Merritt Rea is an American fashion stylist based in New York City. Passionate about working with musical performing artists, Merritt has contributed to countless projects for the industry’s most sought after award-winning singer/songwriters, including: Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande, Halsey, Migos, Camila Cabello, Troye Sivan, Alicia Keys, Ashnikko, Rosalia, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Anthony Ramos, Swae Lee, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, and Janelle Monae - regularly assisting and collaborating with world renowned stylists for live television performances, music videos, award shows, red carpet events, tour wardrobe, and general press.
Commercial Clients and Special Projects: Chanel Beauty, Hermès, Victoria Secret, E! Network (NBCUniversal), Republic Records, Universal Music, SALXCO, IMG Worldwide, Spotify, Golden Goose, Vital Proteins, AT&T, Rēvo, Misguided Spirits, and WE tv
Singer / Songwriters: Alaina Castillo, bülow, Cray, Dave Depper (Death Cab for Cutie), Ellie Goulding, Ingrid Michaelson, Issam Alnajjar, Niatia Kirkland “Lil Mama,” and Porter Robinson
Television Performances and Appearances: The Today Show, The Ellen Show, LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, PRGirl Series (Amazon Prime), Growing Up Hip-Hop: New York, and iHeart Radio
Celebrity and VIP Talent: Academy Award Winning Actor, Kevin Spacey and actress, Devika Bhise
Publications: Harpers Bazaar (US), Latest Magazine, Who What Wear, Timeout NY, Elléments, Lucy’s, Fault, The Hedonist, Vanidades (MX), and Young (Spain)
Photographers and Directors: James Defina, Antoine Asseraf, Agnes Lloyd-Platt, Shervin Lainez, Kyle Deleu, Paola + Murray, Max Papendieck, Christian Blanchard, Tawni Bannister, Joe Ferrucci, Zach Alston, Michael Della Polla, Jonathan Heller, Hamilton Maddox, and Omar Rammal
Founder of “Lolla Style Suite” a multi-brand, designer ‘pop-up’ showroom for VIP performing artists and leading influencers in attendance at Lollapalooza Music Festival in Chicago.
TURN UP THE MUSIC.
MUSIC VIDEOS & PERFORMANCES
Ingrid Michaelson performs “To Begin Again” on The Ellen Show
bülow “Boys Will Be Boys” Music Video. Directed by James Defina
For additional portfolio references, please visit merrittrea.com