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Lore & Background

Law Roach grew up in Chicago, where he studied psychology at Chicago State University and started a clothing boutique, Deliciously Vintage, in Pilsen. He then moved to Los Angeles, where Zendaya became his first major client as a stylist. For the 2021 Met Gala, Roach had the opportunity to style 10 celebrities, including Alton Mason, Kehlani, and Hunter Schafer. He starred as a permanent judge on the HBO Max show Legendary with Megan Thee Stallion, Keke Palmer, Leiomy Maldonado, and Jameela Jamil. As a stylist, some of his well-known clients are Celine Dion, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Kerry Washington, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ariana Grande, and Megan Thee Stallion. In 2016, Roach was announced as one of the judges for cycle 23 of America's Next Top Model, with Ashley Graham, Rita Ora and Drew Elliott. The following year, he partnered with Celine Dion to style her for Couture Week in Paris, and he became the first African-American stylist to cover the annual The Hollywood Reporter's issue of Stylist & Stars. Dion and Zendaya joined Roach for the cover. He received the 2021 Gem Award for Jewelry Style. He received the inaugural stylist award for American Fashion at the 2022 CFDA Awards in New York. Roach announced his retirement from styling via Instagram in March 14, 2023, stating that "if this business was just about 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." However, Roach later clarified that he still was working with Zendaya by stating "So y'all really think I'm breaking up with Z...we are forever!" and "She's my little sister and it's real love not the fake industry love." Roach later stated it was best for him to "walk away from the industry for a while" to focus on his mental and physical health. In his March 17, 2023, interview with The Cut, Roach cited burnout and a desire to live a happier life as reasons for his retirement. Roach discussed the challenges he faces in the industry, including "false narratives perpetuated by gatekeepers and intermediaries". He expressed frustration at the loss of clients due to these narratives, which "are often untrue". Roach noted his love for fashion and his commitment to protecting his clients, but expressed a desire to be better taken care of in return. He also mentioned that he "got overwhelmed and never got a chance to properly grieve" the death of his nephew. During Roach's hiatus from styling, he continued working with Zendaya exclusively. In April 2025, Roach announced his return to styling with "his new muse" Ryan Destiny. In January 2026 Roach began styling for Lauren Sánchez Bezos. On May 14, 2026, Roach announced he would be in charge of styling for Ariana Grande's 2026 Eternal Sunshine Tour: "I am the costume designer for Ariana Grande’s tour. The new tour. I actually leave here very early in the morning to go back to L.A. to start fittings for that".

Reader's Guide

Law Roach's significance lies in his role as a stylist and television personality, known for transforming the red-carpet looks of major artists. His career began with a vintage boutique in Chicago and a psychology degree, before moving to Los Angeles where Zendaya became his first major client. Roach's work includes styling 10 celebrities for the 2021 Met Gala, including Alton Mason, Kehlani, and Hunter Schafer. He served as a permanent judge on Legendary alongside Megan Thee Stallion, Keke Palmer, Leiomy Maldonado, and Jameela Jamil. Roach received the 2021 Gem Award for Jewelry Style and the inaugural stylist award for American Fashion at the 2022 CFDA Awards. He announced his retirement in March 2023, citing burnout and false narratives, but continued working with Zendaya exclusively. He returned to styling in April 2025 with Ryan Destiny, began styling Lauren Sánchez Bezos in January 2026, and in May 2026 announced he would be the costume designer for Ariana Grande's 2026 Eternal Sunshine Tour.

Did You Know?

• Law Roach studied psychology at Chicago State University before starting a vintage clothing boutique called Deliciously Vintage in Pilsen.
• He styled 10 celebrities for the 2021 Met Gala, including Alton Mason, Kehlani, and Hunter Schafer.
• He received the inaugural stylist award for American Fashion at the 2022 CFDA Awards.
• Roach announced his retirement from styling on March 14, 2023, but later clarified he would continue working with Zendaya, calling her 'my little sister'.