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Fashion Stylist | Style Expert | Television Host

Felix Mercado is a celebrated international fashion stylist and style expert. His innate flair, insightful wit, and industry know-how have made him a favorite among celebrity and private clients, as well as a seasoned fashion go-to expert and stylist for numerous publications and major networks, as well as other broadcast media.

Mercado is an experienced television personality who has achieved celebrity status of his own. Yet, he remains grounded and approachable, traits he credits to his humble beginnings and inspiration from his mother.

Mercado turned his love of fashion from a pastime to a profession when producers at major television networks, magazines and top record labels learned of his ability to speak to the client, represent the brand and make the impossible possible. That gave him the opportunity to work with high-profile clients.

As a stylist, Mercado has worked with an incredible range of celebrities, including; Nicki Minaj (Top selling Hop Hop Artist), Eva La Rue (Actress, known for her role on CSI Miami), Judge Jeanine Pirro (TV Personality), Beth O-Stern (Wife of Howard Stern/TV Personality), Ereka Vetrini (TV Personality), Anita RenfroeAmerica's Funniest Mom (Comedian), Andrea Metalf Fitness Expert and Best-selling Author, First Lady of New York Michelle Paige Patterson, Amy Palmer (Journalist/TV host), Laura Bell Bundy (Actress), Jennifer Landon (Emmy Award Winning Actress), Juliet Huddy (TV Personality), Marcy Rylan (Actress), Megyn Kelly (Fox News Show Host), Ricky Paull Goldin (Actor), Mark Indelicato (Actor, best know for his role on Ugly Betty), Michael Rispoli (Actor, best known for his role on The Sopranos), Mike Jerrick (TV Personality), The Cliks (Tommy Boy Records recording artist), NYC Commissioner Katherine Oliver of the Mayors Office of Media and Entertainment, and major brands like Kraft, Duncan Heinz, Chase, KMart, Yoplait and many more.

In addition Mercado continues to work with celebrities and private clients at most of the major networks, CBS, NBC, FOX News Channel, MTV, NYC Media, VH1, ABC, Twentieth Century Fox, as well as other broadcast media.

Based in New York, Mercado travels the world for his work with regular trips to Los Angeles and Chicago. Noted for his inspiring work, he maintains a close relationship with Hollywood stars and industry tastemakers, styling them for photo shoots, red carpet events and television appearances.

Some of the Red Carpet events are: the Grammy Awards, the CMA Awards, Glamour Magazine Women Of The Year Awards, Quill Awards, Prime Time Emmy Awards, MTV Movie Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Teen Choice Awards, Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Billboard Latin Music Awards, Peoples Choice Awards, Fashion Rocks, "Made In New York" Awards, Tony Awards, Daytime Emmy Awards, and more.

His styling talent has also led to consultant work on numerous national advertising campaigns including KMart, Graco, Chase, Yoplait, Mary Kay, Sherwin-Williams for HGTV, Graco, and more.

Mercado has also added his expertise to fashion symposiums panels, NYC Media's Sidewalk Makeovers with Felix and Job Hunt. He values the opportunity to share his professional advice with real people in need of a life changing experience so they can pursue their dreams with their best "look" forward.

When Felix is not on screen, dressing or making someone over, you can find him visiting showrooms, people watching or sitting on his fabulous New York terrace updating his popular blog SHUTUPANDWEARIT.com.

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