Law Roach’s Greatest Celeb-Styling Moments

Paris Fashion Week 2023: Zendaya, Ariana Grande, Lala Anthony, and more have been touched by Law Roach's expertise

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It’s the end of Paris Fashion Week 2023 and Law Roach may not hold the stylist title anymore, but he’s still working his magic for Zendaya during one of the biggest fashion weeks of the year. Back in March, Roach shockingly announced that he would be retiring from his career as a stylist to the stars, such as Kerry Washington, Celine Dion, and Ariana Grande. Since then, he’s modeled, taken on interviews, and continued to work on projects in the fashion world. He also announced in Zendaya’s Elle September 2023 cover article that his title in her life has changed from stylist to her personal creative director, making it apparent he was never going to leave her hanging. Isn’t she lucky?

Zendaya’s legacy as a fashion “it girl” can be credited to Law Roach. After speculation that his retirement announcement this week was linked to his relationship with Zendaya, he tweeted, “​​She’s my little sister and it’s real love not the fake industry love.” Here is a look at the greatest styling moments by Law Roach for Zendaya and so many other stars.

October 2023- Louis Vuitton Fashion Show

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Zendaya shut down the Paris Fashion Week 2023 show for Louis Vuitton in this stunning white gown! She and Law Roach attended the show, figuring out which pieces she will be wearing in the near future!

October 2023- Around Paris

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Zendaya was out and about around Paris in this vintage 2004 vest top and bag by Louis Vuitton previously worn pieces by Naomi Campbell. Only Law Roach could be behind this archival look!

June 2023- Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton Debut

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As a Louis Vuitton ambassador, Zendaya attends several of the brand’s event throughout the year. She was in the audience for Pharrell’s debut collection in Paris with Law by her side.

May 2023- Bulgari Mediterranea High Jewelry Event

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In one of Zendaya’s first events since Law’s retirement, she stepped out in this custom Richard Quinn gown. Luckily for her, Law decided to come back and style the look for her.

2011- First time styling Zendaya

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Zendaya was still a Disney girl at 14 years old when she was first styled by Law Roach who met her through her father’s friend. Law styled her in this youthful blazer, skirt, and tights combo for Justin Bieber’s Never Say Never premiered in 2011.

2014- Zendaya at the Grammy Awards

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Three years later, Zendaya walked her first Grammys red carpet in 2014 and was named one of the best-dressed attendees wearing an Emanuel Ungaro dress and slicked-back hair.

2014- Zendaya New York Fashion Week

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Law Roach officially made Zendaya the fashion girl to look out for when she wore this yellow and blue Muiniko coat for New York Fashion Week. She was featured in WWD and Fashion Police for the look.

2014- Law Roach’s First Met Gala & 2015 Zendaya’s Met Gala Debut

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After slowly rising to fame as a stylist, LaLa Anthony became Law’s first client to attend the Met Gala, one of the biggest fashion events of the year. The next year he styled Zendaya for her first-ever Met look.

2016- Celine Dion styled in a Titanic hoodie

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Celine Dion reached out to Law in 2016 because her kids were in love with Zendaya’s show, KC Undercover on Disney. From then on, Law transformed Celine Dion into a streetwear icon. In an interview with WhoWhatWear, he explained that he wanted to bring more youth and edge to her clothing after her husband passed away that same year.

2017- Law Roach graces cover with two biggest clients

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In 2017 Law graced the cover of The Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful Stylists issue with Zendaya and Celine Dion, two of his biggest clients. He was named number 21 on the list. In 2021 he became the first Black stylist to be Stylist of the Year.

2017- Appeared in Vogue with Zendaya

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Although Law did not get to style Zendaya for her first Vogue cover in 2017, he did pop up in one of her pictures, showing how important he is to her career.

2017- Celine Dion at the Billboard Music Awards

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Celine Dion was dressed in this glamorous white, plunging neckline gown by Stéphane Rolland for her 20th Anniversary of Titanic’s “My Heart Will Go On”.

2018- Oscars with Zendaya and Tom Holland

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Tom Holland took on Law as his stylist after he and Zendaya started working on the Spider-Man films together. They were both styled by Law at the 2018 Oscars. Law got the inside scoop about their relationship long before they became official in 2021.

2018- Ariana Grande’s first Met Gala

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Ariana Grande’s iconic Renaissance-themed dress for her first Met Gala was styled by Law Roach.

2019- Tommy Hilfiger Collaboration

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Zendaya and Law Roach created a 70’s-inspired clothing collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger. The Paris fashion show featured all-Black models and ended up quickly selling out.

2019- Met Gala

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In an interview with WhoWhatWear, Law Roach said, “Sometimes Zendaya calls me her fairy godbrother or godmother depending on how I’m acting that day.” Law Roach was dressed as Cinderella’s fairy godmother at the 2019 Met Gala. Zendaya wore this glowing blue, princess gown as a way for her to turn a page in how she was viewed as she was transitioning to more adult roles, most famously as Rue in Euphoria, after becoming famous as a Disney star in her childhood.

2020- Critics’ Choice Awards

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Zendaya’s hot pink Tom Ford breastplate for the 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards is still talked about to this day!

2021- Styled Zendaya for British Vogue

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Law Roach also has a wildly successful editorial career. One of his biggest covers to date was his styling for Zendaya’s British Vogue cover in 2021. This is a huge accomplishment as Vogue does not commonly allow people to have their own stylists for shoots. In 2022, Law became an editor for British Vogue.

2021- Zendaya honored at CFDA Fashion Awards, thanks to Law

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Zendaya was honored at the CFDA Fashion Awards receiving the Fashion Icon Award in 2021, she was styled by Law for the ceremony, wearing bright red and showing off her abs. Law Roach has also been the first stylist to be given an award by the CFDA.

2021- Spider web dress for Spider-Man: No Way

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Law dressed Zendaya in this themed, spider web gown by Valentino and matching mask for the 2021 Spider-Man: No Way Home premiere.

2022- Emmy Awards

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Zendaya made history as the youngest actor to win two Emmys for acting at the 2022 Emmy Awards while wearing this breathtaking, voluminous black gown.

2023- NAACP Image Awards

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After taking a break from carpets for months, Zendaya walked the NAACP Image Awards carpet in this stunning vintage Versace gown and a fresh haircut.

2023- Vanity Fair

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In possibly one of Law Roach’s final styling nights, he pulled together gorgeous looks for Megan Thee Stallion, Kerry Washington, and Hunter Schafer for the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party.

Modeling Career and more?

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Law Roach made his runway model debut for BOSS on March 15, only a day after announcing via Instagram that he was retiring from being a stylist. We thank Law for elevating the styles of so many celebrities. Who knows, maybe he’ll be back by Zendaya, Celine Dion, and Kerry Washington’s sides in the future.

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