Marcellas Reynolds, known as the “Walking, talking fashion Wikipedia,” has made a remarkable journey from being a wardrobe stylist and entertainment reporter to becoming a bestselling author. You can catch him enthusiastically discussing all things pop culture on popular shows like ABC News, Access Hollywood, Good Day LA, and the Tamron Hall Show.
Marcellas’s career took off when he was discovered by the legendary agent Marie Anderson. Initially starting as a model, he traveled the world, strutting down runways and posing for renowned fashion photographers. His talent and charisma landed him opportunities with iconic brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, and Nautica. While pursuing his modeling career in New York, Marcellas discovered his true passion for fashion styling. Soon enough, his styling work started gracing the pages of prestigious publications like British GQ, Grazia, InStyle, and British Vogue. He also had the privilege of styling notable celebrities such as Rebecca Hall, Sharon Stone, and Justin Timberlake, which eventually led him into the realm of Hollywood and a successful career as an entertainment reporter and TV host. You may have spotted Marcellas on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, CBS This Morning, E! Live from the Red Carpet, and Good Morning America, sharing his expertise and vibrant personality with viewers.
In 2019, Marcellas added another accomplishment to his ever-expanding CV with the publication of his first book, Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion. This was followed by his second book, Supreme Actresses: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood, released in 2021. Both books received high praise, with American Vogue and Teen Vogue considering Supreme Models as one of the finest fashion books ever published. The significance of Marcellas’s work was further recognized when the Library of Congress included both Supreme Models and Supreme Actresses in its esteemed collection of historical books.
Continuing his momentum, in September 2022, Marcellas joined forces with executive producers Iman, the supermodel and entrepreneur, and RJ Cutler of This Machine to release Supreme Models, a groundbreaking six-part documentary series on YouTube Originals. In collaboration with Vogue, the docuseries achieved over 8.2 million views, captivating audiences with its insightful content. As if writing two bestselling books and producing a remarkable documentary within three years weren’t remarkable enough, Abrams Books recently announced the upcoming publication of Marcellas’s third book, Supreme Sirens: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Music, slated for release in February 2024.
Marcellas Reynolds’s multifaceted career and influential contributions have solidified his position as a leading authority in the realms of fashion, entertainment, and literature. His dedication to celebrating and spotlighting the achievements of iconic Black women is both commendable and inspiring.