Marcus's journey into fashion started while still in high school where he began designing and making custom hoodies for his peers. His early flair for fashion earned him a scholarship to Columbia College where he studied fashion design. Marcus left Columbia to work for The Neiman Marcus Group where he gained important knowledge about the fashion industry. Marcus also worked for Ford Models Chicago where his styling skills had him working with top commercial brands, world renowned photographers and recording artists. Marcus now resides in NYC where he continues to cultivate his talent working in the fashion industry.