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So when she casually teased that she may be launching an accessories line of her own, with a pair of sleek sunglasses, during a fit check video with <em>The People Gallery<\/em> over a year ago, fans immediately knew something bigger was coming. The clip featured her in an effortless, sporty-chic all-black look. Topping it all off was how she quickly threw the black shades on and said, with a smile, \u201cMaybe more to come.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thepeoplegallery\/video\/7475528065817300266\" data-video-id=\"7475528065817300266\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@thepeoplegallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thepeoplegallery?refer=embed\">@thepeoplegallery<\/a> <p>Milan with Tracee Ellis Ross <a title=\"streetfashion\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/streetfashion?refer=embed\">#streetfashion<\/a> <a title=\"ootd\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/ootd?refer=embed\">#ootd<\/a> <a title=\"milanfashionweek\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/milanfashionweek?refer=embed\">#milanfashionweek<\/a> <a title=\"thepeoplegallery\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/thepeoplegallery?refer=embed\">#thepeoplegallery<\/a> <\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - The People Gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7475528129361808174?refer=embed\">\u266c original sound &#8211; The People Gallery<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the secret is out. The actress and style icon officially announced her partnership with designer Emmanuelle Khanh, unveiling a sunglass collection that feels like a natural extension of her personality. \u201cFrench style is an anchoring inspiration for my style; quiet maximalism, unapologetically personal and functional with great accessories,\u201d Ross shared in the official press release.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 16x9px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 3x1px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 3x4px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 4x3px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1x1px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 3x2px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 2x3px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 136x91px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: nonepx)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=800 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=800 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1440px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=800 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=800 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=800 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=800 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1028px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=800 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=800 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=400 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg?width=400 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-2-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Tracee Ellis Ross Is Dropping The Sunglasses Of The Season\u00a0\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The line features two distinct styles, each available in five colors. \u201cFREEDOM\u201d is described as \u201ccharismatic,\u201d thanks to its mask silhouette. Meanwhile, \u201cTRUTH\u201d is a pilot-shaped frame, inspired by vintage pieces\u2014a perfect reflection of Ross\u2019 style that is at once completely modern, yet rooted in timeless touches.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWy2ebulK7H\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWy2ebulK7H\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWy2ebulK7H\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>For Ross, this collaboration isn\u2019t just about accessories; it\u2019s about attitude. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essence.com\/fashion\/tracee-ellis-ross-spring-style-beauty-inspiration\/\">She has long defied the unspoken rules of age in fashion<\/a>, refusing to shrink herself or play it safe. At 53, she continues to inspire a generation of style lovers who look to her for fearless outfit ideas, whether she\u2019s stepping out in vibrant streetwear or commanding attention on a red carpet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only this, her connection to eyewear runs deep\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWy2ebulK7H\/?img_index=1\">wearing glasses starting at age six<\/a>. In other words, she knows a thing or two about rocking frames not just as an occasional accessory, but as a part of her lifestyle and overall approach to fashion\u2014making this feel less like a business move and more like a statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 16x9px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 3x1px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 3x4px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 4x3px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1x1px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 3x2px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 2x3px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 136x91px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: nonepx)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg?width=800 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg?width=800 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1440px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg?width=800 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg?width=800 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg?width=800 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg?width=800 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1028px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg?width=800 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg?width=800 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg?width=400 1x, https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg?width=400 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.essence.com\/vxcjywbwpa\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EK-x-TER-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Tracee Ellis Ross Is Dropping The Sunglasses Of The Season\u00a0\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instyle.com\/tracee-ellis-ross-style-secrets-11831350#:~:text=I%20ask%20her%20over%20a,find%20fun%20in%20small%20doses.&amp;text=That%20belief%E2%80%94that%20clothes%20can,edited%20and%20condensed%20for%20clarity.\">In interviews<\/a>, she often speaks about joy, and how getting dressed should feel like a celebration rather than a constraint. That philosophy is certainly woven into this collection\u2014not just completing a look, but also transforming it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if the early reactions are any indication, fans are more than ready to see the world through Ross\u2019s lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The sunglasses are now available on <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/emmanuelkhanh.com\"><em>EmmanuelKhanh.com<\/em><\/a><em> and The Webster in Los 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