Law Roach is one of the most popular names in the game right now. Stylists do more than just put outfits together; they use their creative senses to create outfits that have stories and create outstanding moments within the fashion industry.
In my opinion, Law Roach is the stylist that does it all. Roach began his career with a vintage boutique in Chicago called Deliciously Vintage. He thrifted clothes and was selling them out of his car then following that in 2009 is when Deliciously Vintage opened.
He’s always had this passion for fashion and even though it started out small, he grew to have a sense of what styles are worthwhile and how to choose pieces that can be transformed into something timeless.
During his time at the boutique, he was visited by Kanye West and clearly left a big impression. Roach found his way into styling Kanye as his first celebrity client and as the years went on he grew a bigger clientele.
In an article published on Fashionista, Mikelle Street says “Law Roach has a tightly curated styling roster. In fact, you could tick his current red-carpet clients off on one hand: Zendaya, Ariana Grande and Celine Dion.
Having styled some of the biggest A-list celebrities, Roach has undoubtedly gotten to display his work to the world. Most notably, Roach is known for being Zendaya’s right-hand man since she was just starting her career at 14 years old.
When people see Zendaya now, they can think beyond the celebrity wearing the clothes. They notice the creativity of her looks and acknowledge the mastermind behind her outfits.
One of Law’s most known looks with Zendaya is a “Gynoid” suit designed by Thierry Mugler for her premiere of Dune part two in 2024. This look was outstandingly different.
In an interview with The Cutting Room Foor, Law talks of how him and Zendaya went about choosing the look for this premiere, and how he was able to retrieve this archived look by flying in person to Paris. Even with push back on it fitting, he was able to make the vision come to life by constantly pushing for their image.
His relationship with Zendaya is one of a kind because they truly work together and have a mind for art through fashion.
In my opinion, part of what makes Law Roach so likable is the energy he brings to his work. His personality comes through in interviews, while his art is reflected in the looks he creates.
Posted on E!News, was a clip from a podcast interview with Emma Grede where he says that Keke Palmer fired him as her stylist because he couldn’t give her what she wanted. Roach states his comfort in admitting this, showing that he can recognize when he cannot meet a client’s expectations and walk away professionally without creating unnecessary drama.
In 2021 Roach received the Gem award, then following in 2022 he received a CFDA Fashion Award and meant growth for his art and career.
According to Brecken Branstrator, Roach was recognized “not only for the looks he has created but also the ‘transformative effect’ he’s had on the industry.” Roach, though, prefers the phrase “image architect” to describe himself—wording meant to reflect the “shifting role of celebrity dressers.”
I believe he is an icon not only because people say it, but because his work changed the industry, and that’s exactly what put him in the spotlight. I think that being creative goes beyond just the work you produce, but it should be able to reach communities, people, and big industries.
In my opinion, conversations about Law Roach should reflect the admiration and appreciation he deserves for his work, character, and contributions. He wants to be the stylist that can not only make someone look good but make the world stop and stare in awe.
Fashion is a collection of people who put their minds together to create something beautiful. But being able to recognize the stylist doesn’t mean we don’t also acknowledge the minds who conceived it.
Law’s career is a reminder that the person behind the look can be just as influential. He’s created multiple connections with people in the industry after just being a vintage collector.
He created a name for himself by being recognizable through his work and continuing to show off his skills on the red carpet. I often feel like his originality as well as making it a priority to stay true to himself is what sets him apart in this industry.
Everyone deserves recognition and stylists like Law with a deep understanding of fashion deserve their flowers every day.