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Renowned celebrity stylist Law Roach is taking a step back from the fashion industry. On March 14, the self-proclaimed “image architect” shared news of his retirement on Instagram. “My Cup is empty,” he wrote. “Thank you to everyone who’ve supported me and my career over the years. Every person that trusted me with their image, I’m so grateful for you all.” The announcement comes following a busy awards season, during which he dressed the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, Kerry Washington, and, most famously, Zendaya.
Roach, who’s currently a judge on HBO Max’s “Legendary,” alluded to the “politics” of fashion as a reason for the seemingly sudden decision. “If this business was just about the clothes I would do it for the rest of my life but unfortunately it’s not!” he continued. “The politics, the lies and false narratives finally got me! You win . . . I’m out.”
While the beloved stylist has racked up quite the star-studded client roster, he’s best known for his 10-year partnership with Zendaya. Since the start of their collaboration when she was only 14 years old, Roach has styled the “Euphoria” actor in her most recognizable looks to date, including her Cinderella-inspired Tommy Hilfiger gown at the 2019 Met Gala, the Balmain “wet dress” she wore at the 2021 Venice Film Festival, and countless other homages to style icons and pop culture. Throughout his career, he’s also fostered relationships with celebrities like Hunter Schafer, Ariana Grande, and Priyanka Chopra.
“You come in knowing your value and you do a good job, and you’re kind to people,” Roach previously told POPSUGAR. “It’s passion. When you’re passionate, it outshines everything else.”
His announcement elicited upset responses from fans and industry veterans, who praised the stylist’s lasting impact on fashion and asked for him to reconsider his decision. “Law I won’t let you !!!! We don’t quit .. strived [too] hard,” Naomi Campbell wrote, while British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful commented, “You will always have a home @britishvogue.” Fellow stylists Karla Welch and Maeve Reilly also chimed in, both simply writing, “No.”
Read Roach’s full statement below.
