MARCELLAS REYNOLDS
A Conversation with Marcellas Reynolds: TV Host and Celebrity Stylist
TV host, pop culture pundit and celebrity fashion stylist, Marcellas Reynolds, who has starred on a variety of top rated shows from Big Brother to E! International’s newest #1 series Style Star. Marcellas has made numerous appearances on television & film and currently is seen regularly on CNN, E!, Fox News and Style Network. Beyond a TV Host and reality star, he is also a studied actor with two new films coming out; Away and POP-U-Larity! As a fashion stylist and art director his list of clientele includes Justin Timberlake, Rebecca Hall (Frost/Nixon), Sharon Stone, Jayma Mays (Glee) and Eddie Cibrian (The Playboy Club). His stylist work has appeared in numerous publications including InStyle, British Vogue, and GQ.
Tell us the story behind your favorite wardrobe item
Marcellas: My favorite wardrobe item is a pair of brown Paul Smith boots. They are ageless and I refer to them as "Estate Pieces" that I will give to my son. I bought them full price (which is something I never do) from American Rag et Cie in Los Angeles.
What's your most memorable 'panic moment'?
Marcellas: I have them all the time. I have them every time I walk onto a set. "Am I prepared?" "Am I good enough?" "Why am I here?" I think those are the moments that let you know you are alive, connected and want to succeed.
How did you recover from it gracefully?
Marcellas: I just focus on where I am and those around me. I was hired for a reason. The people that hired me believed in me so just get on with it! You can do it!
What is your favorite era for fashion?
Marcellas: For me I love the early to mid 70’s. I love how there was this weird mélange of glam & hippie. And I love how the women’s movement and Black Pride movements effected 70’s style.
What was your big break?
Marcellas: Though I hate to say it Big Brother Season 3 in 2002 was my big break. Every time they showed me on screen they said "Marcellas Reynolds Stylist". It really helped brand me on a national level.
Whose closet would you most like to raid?
Marcellas: Louise Roe, Tom Ford, Brad Goreski, the list is endless.
Who are your favorite designers?
Tom Ford, Alber Elbaz, Paul Smith, Simon Spurr, J. Lindeberg, Francisco Costa, DVF, Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta.
Thanks Marcellas! To stay up to date on all things Marcellas, you can follow him on twitter @MarqueeMarc or learn more on his website http://marcellasreynolds.com. And if you really want to fall in love with his wonderful personality, watch his REEL.