Marcus Paul

Celebrity Image-maker, Marcus Paul weighs in on the importance of originality and representation in today’s fashion.

Celebrity Image Consultant On The Downside of Digital Culture In Fashion And His Advice To New Comers

Words, Delanique Millwood

Photography, Marcus Richardson

Through word of mouth and his extensive connections within the entertainment business, Marcus Paul has been able to collaborate with some of the world’s biggest record labels and luxury brands to elevate his high profile clientele. In truth, Mr. Marcus Paul is the New York based Creative Image Consultant behind the styling of some of our favorite celebrities. Remember the beaded lapel jacket Pusha T wore to the 61st Annual Grammy Awards this year? Yes, that was him, and his resume doesn’t end there. He has garnered an array of authoritative projects rounding out the likes of Complex Magazine, GQ, Lebron James, and Rap legend, Jay Z to name a few.

On the day BOND OFFICIAL met Mr. Marcus Paul for the first time, it was a chilly and busy day in downtown Manhattan — filled with hasty passersby in true New York fashion.

With a tall presence like Mr. Marcus Paul’s (literally, and figuratively) – one that can come off as intimidating as his mesmeric raspy tone of voice, his reserved, and relaxed nature came as somewhat of a surprise.

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How 3 of New York’s Coolest Guys Are Prepping for Men’s Fashion Week

 

 

by MARJON CARLOS

With New York Men’s Fashion Week kicking off today—the final leg of a multicity showing of Fall 2017’s menswear collections—the jig, as they say, is up. No longer can the cultural myth that men simply aren’t invested in the fuss of fashion pervade—in fact, they’re central figures these days, and they look great doing so. Which is why we asked three of the coolest attendees to spill the secrets on how they prep for the whirlwind rotation of front rows, backstage appearances, parties, and the possible runway cameo.

From breaking out their most experimental sample sale purchases, channeling Cam’ron in a shock of very manly pink, pumping Migos as they traverse the city en route to show after show, and waiting with bated breath to see if certain NFL quarterbacks show up in the front row, these fashion insiders are prepared for whatever comes their way (Raf Simons, most likely included).

Oh, what, you thought only their female counterparts peacocked?

Here, Marcus Paul, image and creative consultant,  breaks down his Fashion Week guy codes.

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Going Shopping with Stylist Marcus Paul, from Live Nation TV: Stylings

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Live Nation presents its latest episode of its Stylings series, this time featuring none other than rapper Pusha T. In the episode Pusha T and his stylist Marcus Paul go shopping in London, talk about Pusha’s style, the process of his styling, and Pusha’s view on fashion and its impact on his music. During their shopping tour in London, the two pass through Hostem, one of the city’s best boutiques. Pusha also talks about his own brand Play Cloths and how his personal shopping and style influence the brand’s collection. They go on to A. Sauvage to shop tailored suits for Pusha T, because as the president of G.O.O.D. Music, you sometimes also need a suit. Finally they also pass through BY WALID, for some of the most unique one-off fashion pieces that you can find in London. Enjoy the full episode here.

Stylecaster’s 50 Most Stylish New Yorkers, Featuring Marcus Paul at #28

By Samantha Lim, from StyleCaster.com

September is always a big month for fashion—from the glossies’ September issues to stores’ fall collections to the back-to-school frenzy that is autumn in New York—and for us at StyleCaster, it marks the month that we embark on our biggest annual feature:

50 Most Stylish New Yorkers.

Every year, we comb the streets of our home city to find the freshest crop of the city’s style stars—an all-new list every year!—from designers and street style stars to restauranteurs and power brokers.

This year’s roster represents a true-to-life kaleidoscope of the city’s diverse approach to style.

Photographer Adam Katz Sinding, the man behind the vivid snaps of fashionable personalities you’ve likely seen in Vogue, W, and his own site, Le 21ème, photographed this year’s honorees all over Manhattan, from the tree-lined walls of Central Park to the cobblestoned streets of the Meatpacking District to the graffiti-embellished walls of SoHo.

So what makes a person “stylish”? It’s more than just innovative styling choices and an appetite for high-end labels that make these folks stylish—it’s an appetite for life, approaching projects and life plans with the same sense of joie de vivre with which they approach their outfits. These 50 honorees mix style and culture into their everyday lives with aplomb, and aren’t afraid to push boundaries—inspiring us to do the same.

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Marcus Paul, Stylist and Creative

Marcus Paul has a client list that would make your eyes widen—he’s worked with everyone from Jay-Z to LeBron James—and when you see him in person, you can tell why. He recently launched a limited-edition sweatshirt collection with XXBC, and is setting his sights on footwear next. For Paul, style in New York means being “comfortable and versatile,” dressing to meet the city’s myriad demands. “New York style means having a little edge and self confidence … in other words, being yourself.”

Photo: Adam Katz-Sinding for StyleCaster


Read more: http://stylecaster.com/new-york-style-2014/

 

 

 

XXBC Teams Up With Marcus Paul and Storm Copenhagen for One-of-a-Kind Sweaters

From Complex.com Words by Teofilo Killip

Copenhagen concept shop Storm has been putting Europeans onto forward-thinking styles for quite some time. Now, it’s celebrating its 20th anniversary and has cooked up a collab with XXBC, in partnership with interior designer and stylist Marcus Paul, on next-level sweats worthy of gracing the shop’s shelves. The custom box it comes in isn’t too shabby either.

XXBC was launched in 2012 by designers Alex Lee and Will Thompson, and provides a whole new take on the cozy boy movement, adding unique panels to sweats. This collaboration is no different. Deadstock vintage textiles spiked with paisley and floral motifs are found in the paneling details of a total of 24 sweaters. The antique fabric doesn’t stop at the sweaters, though, because each will come in a box wrapped in embroidered fabric. You’re truly getting a one-of-a-kind item.

These sweatshirts will be available on the Storm website starting Aug. 6. No plane ticket to Copenhagen needed.

All images via XXBC/Vinny Picone

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Check out some additional press for Marcus Paul and XXBC here:

HighSnobiety.com by Alec Leach

Coolhunting.com by David Graver

CreolBrothers.cover.dk article by Mads Emil

XXBC + Marcus Paul Limited Edition Sweatshirts for Storm

The famed stylist lends his eye to the concept store’s 20th anniversary design

Coolhunting.com by David Graver

For two decades, Denmark’s fashion and lifestyle shop Storm has pioneered conceptual retail—ultimately defining style crazes and building a strong international reputation. To celebrate their anniversary, Storm has united NYC streetwear brand XXBC and celebrated stylist Marcus Paul. The result is a high-quality collection of 24 unique sweatshirts crafted from vintage textiles. Meticulously thought out, unlike anything else around and complete with hand-embroidered antique fabric boxes, they are as much a reflection of artistry as they are functional, comfy sweaters.

On his involvement with the project, Paul—the project’s creative director—explains to CH that it all began from a friendship with Storm’s owner Rasmus Storm. “[Storm] has always been on the forefront of fashion for breaking labels and having a well-curated selection. As for XXBC, I’m good friends with Will (one of the co-founders) who later introduced me to his partner Alex. They have great unique products that definitely caught my eye. I wanted to create something special for Storm’s 20th anniversary—and here we are.”

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In many ways, entering the world of apparel is a natural extension of Paul’s other work, including styling Jay-Z and LeBron James. “I’m extremely passionate when it comes to my craft and I love designing; whether it is clothing or interior design. In addition, when I approach any project, I seek a timeless and lasting approach where things can be appreciated 10 to 20 years from now. I think that’s missing in the fast times we are currently living in.”

At the core of the design, one-of-a-kind vintage materials inject floral patterning into swathes of lush gray—all of which the team sourced, and Paul maintains secretive about. “We can’t reveal all our formulas, but I will say that Alex and Will are specialist when it comes to sourcing vintage. We searched high and low for the best vintage fabrications from the ’40s, ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. It took time to curate the selection, but we believe the result was worth the effort.” No two pieces in the collection are the same, though all of them are bound by the masterful team and their vision of something beyond the usual sweatshirt. It’s an appropriate anniversary line for an organization that’s strayed from the norm for 20 years now.

XXBC + Marcus Paul collaborative sweatshirts are available online at Storm, on 6 August 2014, where they will retail for $525.

 

Marcus Paul: Friend of 3×1

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Story by 3×1 Blog
I’ll never forget the first time I saw Marcus in the shop. Not just because he was tall, cool, handsome, and had great style; no, it was probably more due to the fact that the guy standing next to him happened to be 6’7″ and my favorite pitcher for the New York Yankees, CC Sabathia. And that’s how it began…
Over the past couple years, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Marcus a bit, and slowly but surely, the more he hangs out at the shop and the more we get a chance to see him and his clients, the more I realize that he’s become one of the family. Marcus is here often, and on any given day, usually more than once a week, he’ll stop by to order a couple jeans for LeBron James or Tristan Thompson or Wale (to name a few of his famous clients). Every day I see him standing in the back or sitting on one of our chairs working with Josefina, he always makes me smile. A wonderful guy with great style, a big heart (and glasses), and an even bigger smile. Thanks for all the love, Marcus! -Scott Morrison

 

What’s your style philosophy?
Not to sound cliche but it’s all in the details. It’s more interesting to have just a picture of a small detail-then you can dream all the rest around it. Because when you see the whole thing, what is there to imagine?