Memsor Kamarake

Memsor Kamarake is an American celebrity wardrobe stylist best known for his work with talk show host Wendy Williams as part of her "Glam Squad" alongside makeup artist Merrell Hollis and wig stylist Dominic Santiago. He previously collaborated with Williams's former wig stylists Antwon Jackson and Robyn Michele. He worked as an assistant for Vibe magazine at the inception of his career and has styled Beyoncé, Barack Obama, and singer Ciara.

Early life and career Kamarake was born in Harlem, New York to immigrant parents from Sierra Leone, West Africa. He then worked up to occupying the position of fashion director, a capacity in which he worked from 2005-2009. Chanel Iman, Eve, and Tanisha Scott He then graduated to consulting fashion director, a position he held throughout 2012. runs her Instagram take-overs, and has appeared on her Facebook Live Q&A sessions.

As of Season 11 of the Wendy Williams Show, Kamarake ceased to serve on Williams's staff. In April 2020, he styled Megan Thee Stallion for the cover of Marie Claire.

Other ventures In 2007, Kamarake was a panelist alongside Jay Alexander, Selita Ebanks, and others at the Breaking Into Fashion Forum in New York City. In 2008, Kamarake partook in Salute to Black Men in Fashion at New York Fashion Week. In 2014, Kamarake worked as a style editor with designer LaQuan Smith. In 2019, Kamarake worked as a stylist for the NYC Pride Guide: WorldPride Edition under the direction of Gregory Wein. In 2019, Kamarake worked in the role of fashion editor, styling Regina King for the cover of Marie Claire.

Personal life Kamarake is gay and partakes in philanthropy surrounding LGBT causes.

Awards and honors In 2019 Kolor Magazine placed Kamarake on their list "22 Black Men Dominating As Celebrity Fashion Stylists." In 2015, the African television channel Spice placed Kamarake on their list "5 African Stylists to Know." In 2008, Kamarake was a Black Men Rule honoree via a Vibe event at New York Fashion Week.

Podcasts DateShowEpisodeRoleAug. 10, 2017The Wayne Holtz Podcast "Memsor Kamarake: Head Stylist to Wendy Williams (Stylist to the Stars in General)"