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Mark Montano
Mark Montano: Designer, Author, Interior Decorator, Writer,
TV Personality and Designer on "WHILE YOU WERE OUT" and now
the new host of TLC's 10 YEARS YOUNGER! Mark Montano is an
energetic, young, and undeniably cool designer. His
creative musings, have manifested successfully in the
worlds of fashion, interior design and writing making him a
refreshing example of innovation and a beacon of
creativity. Living and working from his mantra
of "creativity can be fun" he has the contagious ability to
inspire women, teens and makeover fans across the country
to express themselves. Mark Montano's creative life began
in his quiet childhood home of La Junta, Colorado where at
the young age of 14 he began designing fun clothing for his
mother. Upon graduating Colorado State University with a
Bachelors Degree in business, he ventured to New York City
where he continued his education at the fashion institute
of Technology earning a Master's Degree in Costume History.
An internship at Oscar de la Renta gave him an appreciation
for exquisite fabrics and the inspiration to begin his own
line. Always developing new skills as a designer, Mark
draws inspiration from the quirky flavor of New York City,
especially the East Village, where he has established his
home and a flagship boutique. As the youngest member ever
to be inducted into the Council of Fashion Designers of
America, Mark Montano designs a signature collection of
empowering downtown couture. A master of mixing fanciful
ideas, colors and luxurious fabrics, his vibrant ensembles
are sold around the world. His whimsical designs are
splashed across fashion magazines and are preferred by
women who love elegant clothing that showcases their
flavorful personalities. When Mark Montano joined Cosmo
Girl! Magazine as a contributing editor in 1999, his magic
touch became known to teens everywhere. His creative room
makeovers make his monthly column COOL ROOM the must-read
of every issue. Here he marries his explorations in
interior design and writing to inspire young adults to be
creative and live daily productive lives in inspirational
and affordable environments. In early 2002, Mark Montano
continued inspiring teens with the publication of his first
book SUPER SUITE, a collection of 15 room makeovers of real
teenagers. SUPER SUITE, published by Rizzoli, is available
Barnes and Nobles and other prominent bookstores across the
country. It was recently selected for inclusion in
the "Books For The Teen Age 2003 List" published by the New
York Public Library. It's continued success has prompted
Montano to publish his second and third book, DOLLAR STORE
DECOR AND THE DUMMIES GUIDE TO WINDOW TREATMENTS AND SLIP
COVERS out in August 2005 and October 2005 respectively. At
the epicenter of an industry "YouthQuake" Montano writes a
weekly column in over 70 newspapers across the country
titled "Make Your Mark." Syndicated by Knight Ridder
Publications, Montano answers reader's questions with his
own brand of do it yourself advice as well as supplying
them with gift certificates from major retailers to
complete their projects. In August 2004 he will debut as a
feature columnist in THE NEW YORK POST Home Section where
his article "Mark Your Territory" will tackle city living
problems. Adding a new dynamic to his media crown, Mark
Montano joined the design team of The Learning
Channel's "While You Were Out" in 2003, one of the most
established home redesign shows on television. He has
transformed rooms for Penn and Teller, Shannon Elizabeth
and Lisa Leslie, who are just a few of the celebrities he
has worked with to change the space for their loved ones.
Due to his growing fan base and rave reviews on the show,
Montano has already begun filming season 4 of "While You
Were Out." Recently he was tapped to host and style TLC's
new show 10 Years Younger. A daily 1/2 hour makeover show
with an empowering message for the viewer. Mark Montano
embraces and achieves his dreams with incredible
persistence and a die hard attitude for success. His self-
funded company highly acclaimed runway shows during New
York Fashion Week, award winning books, and creative
collaborations with national retail chains make Mark
Montano a household name, representing creativity and
quality.