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Celebrity fashion stylist Law Roach shocked the fashion world March 14 after unexpectedly announcing his retirement. The self-proclaimed “image architect” has sustained a long career producing looks for some of Hollywood’s biggest names.
In addition to being Zendaya’s most relied-on stylist, Law’s fashionable finesse has masterfully styled Anya Taylor Joy, Celine Dion, Bella Hadid, Ariana Grande, Kerry Washington, Megan Thee Stallion, Keke Palmer and many, many more.
In a message shared on Instagram, the 44-year-old fashion tastemaker said that his “cup is empty.”
“Thank you to everyone who has supported me and my career over the years. Every person that trusted me with their image, I’m so grateful for you all. If this business was just about the clothes I would do it for the rest of my life but unfortunately it’s not! The politics, the lies and false narratives finally got me! You win … I’m out. ❤️❤️❤️” Law penned underneath a post that read, “Retired.”
Law received the CFDA’s first-ever “Stylist of the Year Award” in 2022, shortly after making TIME100’s Next list of emerging leaders. In 2021, the stylist became the first Black person named The Hollywood Reporter’s Top Stylist of the Year.
Law’s exit comes after a clip of him—seemingly denied a reserved front-row seat next to Zendaya at the Louis Vuitton Paris Fashion Week show—went viral on Twitter and TikTok.
The stylist reflected on his experience in the fashion industry in a July 2022 interview with Jason Lee. The Chicago native explained that his fearless approach stems from being a “self-made” Black visionary in the industry.
‘You can’t talk to me any kind of way, and you can’t treat me any kind of way. I’m commanding a certain kind of respect and if you’re not giving me that, we’re going to have a problem. I’m not afraid of this industry because I’m Black, I’m from the hood [and] I can always go back. I’ll always make money, I can always be successful,” Law said.
“I’m not afraid to go toe-to-toe with a publicist, or an agent or a manager because I don’t feel like I need [them]. Because [they] never didn’t anything for me anyway… I owe nobody sh-t in this industry.”
Resurfacing this clip of Law Roach talking about his relationship with fashion.
For no particular reason pic.twitter.com/C4EEdsEQsl
— uh ponk (@MikelleStreet) March 14, 2023
See reactions to Law Roach’s exit below.
Law Roach is an ICON and should never be back row seated. His seating should never be questioned and Zendaya is not to blame for this pic.twitter.com/xDTgGTVoGX
— SEX SYMBOL™️ (@PUNKYTHESINGER) March 7, 2023
Zendaya has always spoken highly about Law Roach! She has always cherished the work and achievements they’ve accomplished together. Blaming her for his retirement is so disrespectful. pic.twitter.com/kjC49QAVPX
— emilie ♡ fan account (@tomhollandsdaya) March 15, 2023
missing anya being styled by law roach😭 she was always giving look after look when he styled her https://t.co/w0RIz10JAW pic.twitter.com/0GjDRo5tPS
— ❦ (@thesoftestaura) January 16, 2023
Resurfacing this clip of Law Roach talking about his relationship with fashion.
For no particular reason pic.twitter.com/C4EEdsEQsl
— uh ponk (@MikelleStreet) March 14, 2023
When black people start knowing their worth, it’s a problem. Law Roach deserved to have a seat front row. He been through years of micro aggressions and racism in the fashion industry. He worked hard as fuck to get where he is now. https://t.co/vs1wsVhBEj
— Housatlantavegas (@_dreadadon) March 14, 2023
there must have been a lot of happening to law roach and not only the seat situation but you can tell that it was his last straw. This industry keeps getting oppressive continuously and it no longer surprises me.
— sam (@pinkmochhi) March 14, 2023
When black people start knowing their worth, it’s a problem. Law Roach deserved to have a seat front row. He been through years of micro aggressions and racism in the fashion industry. He worked hard as fuck to get where he is now. https://t.co/vs1wsVhBEj
— Housatlantavegas (@_dreadadon) March 14, 2023
I understand that most know Law Roach for Zendaya but my favorite Law Roach Girl is Celine Dion. Her completely turned her into 2019's style MVP. pic.twitter.com/hhWafinzQE
— Sisa (@TheTitanBaddie) March 14, 2023
missing anya being styled by law roach😭 she was always giving look after look when he styled her https://t.co/w0RIz10JAW pic.twitter.com/0GjDRo5tPS
— ❦ (@thesoftestaura) January 16, 2023
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