7 celebrity stylists behind Hollywood A-listers’ best looks
Behind every iconic red carpet moment lies a mastermind: the celebrity stylist who has evolved far beyond simply selecting beautiful gowns for actors to wear. Today’s best stylists are cultural powerbrokers, brand architects and narrative creators who wield unprecedented influence over fashion trends. They orchestrate viral moments, resurrect careers and transform emerging talent into household names with a perfectly executed look. From Law Roach’s method dressing mastery to Andrew Mukamal’s press tour phenomena, these seven visionaries represent Hollywood’s most influential tastemakers.
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Law Roach
Style power roster: Zendaya (above), Celine Dion, Anya Taylor-Joy, Kerry Washington, Hunter Schafer, Megan Thee Stallion
The self-proclaimed “Image Architect” has revolutionised celebrity styling through his narrative-driven approach. Roach constructs complete personas for his clients, treating each outfit as a chapter in a larger story rather than a standalone moment. His career-defining partnership with Zendaya began when major fashion houses refused to dress the young Disney star, leading him to become a fashion historian who sourced vintage pieces and lesser-known designers to create show-stopping looks.
One of their most unforgettable moments came at the 2019 Met Gala, when Zendaya arrived as a modern-day Cinderella in a Tommy Hilfiger gown that lit up on the red carpet—complete with a stylist-turned-fairy godmother (Roach) waving a wand at her side.
Andrew Mukamal
Style power roster: Margot Robbie, Zoe Kravitz (above), Lindsay Lohan, Vanessa Kirby, Carey Mulligan, Billie Eilish, Kaia Gerber
Andrew Mukamal transformed film promotion forever with his methodical approach to the Barbie press tour, meticulously recreating iconic Mattel doll looks through collaborations with Schiaparelli, Vivienne Westwood and Versace. His foresight in planning the tour as a future coffee-table book also elevated his role from stylist to cultural archivist.
Among the tour’s defining images was Robbie stepping out in a custom Schiaparelli Solo in the Spotlight gown, complete with opera gloves and a rosette at the hem, a living replica of the 1960s doll.
Kollin Carter
Style power roster: Cardi B (above), Normani, Kelly Rowland, Ciara
Carter’s partnership with Cardi B challenged high fashion’s preconceptions and created a cultural shift in the industry. When major fashion houses initially hesitated to dress the former reality TV star, their persistence and undeniable success eventually turned refusals into enthusiastic yeses. The stylist’s maximalist aesthetic creates viral moments through bold colours and theatrical silhouettes, exemplified by Cardi’s vintage Thierry Mugler Birth of Venus gown at the 2019 Grammy Awards.
Ilaria Urbinati
Style power roster: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Ryan Reynolds, Rami Malek, Aaron Taylor-Johnson (above), Donald Glover
The undisputed queen of menswear has single-handedly made the male red carpet exciting through her work with Hollywood’s biggest leading men, including Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans and Ryan Reynolds. Her detail-oriented approach pushes clients beyond their comfort zones with bold colours and contemporary tailoring. Among her style highlights areFreakier Friday’s Manny Jacinto in a classic three-piece Dunhill suit and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in a monochrome Giuliva Heritage look.
Danielle Goldberg
Style power roster: Greta Lee (above), Ayo Edebiri, Olivia Rodrigo, Kaia Gerber, Laura Harrier, Adam Driver
The curator of modern “It-girl” cool, Goldberg shapes the aesthetic for Hollywood’s new guard, including Greta Lee, Ayo Edebiri and Olivia Rodrigo. Her philosophy centres on providing clients with clothes that feel authentic rather than trend-driven. The stylist’s signature understated elegance features minimal accessorising and vintage-yet-modern silhouettes, rooted in her career-defining early work styling Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen for the 2009 Met Gala.
Dani Michelle
Style power roster: Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber (above), Elsa Hosk, Kristin Cavallari
The architect of the “off-duty model” look has built her empire on sidewalk style rather than red carpet glamour. Michelle’s work with Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber creates trend-setting moments that dominate social media and dictate mainstream fashion. The top stylist has expanded her influence into design and brand partnerships, serving as creative director for Joe’s Jeans, curating collections for major retailers and co-founding her own jewellery line, Mega.
Wayman + Micah
Style power roster: Colman Domingo, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Taraji P Henson (above), Tessa Thompson, Regina King, Jodie Turner-Smith
This dynamic duo represents a new collaborative model of styling power, combining Wayman Bannerman’s Condé Nast background with Micah McDonald’s design house experience. Their revolutionary work with Colman Domingo has redefined menswear possibilities beyond the traditional black tuxedo, while their styling of actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph during her award-winning season celebrated plus-size bodies in high fashion. The pair champions emerging Black designers, amplifying diverse voices in the world of style.
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