Law Roach is Zendaya’s stylist.
Zendaya is a multi-talented actress, singer, and model, born on September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California. She started her career as a fashion model and transitioned into acting with Disney’s sitcom Shake It Up in 2010. She gained worldwide popularity from her role as MJ in the Spider-Man franchise. She is praised for her script choices, versatility, and fashion. Her red carpet looks are highly anticipated, as she is widely considered a fashion icon.
For every film promotion, Zendaya styles her looks according to the theme of the film. Her method of dressing is praised by the audience and makes headlines every time. The person who helps her create these looks is her stylist Law Roach. They have been working together for many years, which has helped Zendaya gain the status of a fashion icon.
Who is Law Roach?
Lawrence Roach, also known as Law Roach is an American fashion stylist and image architect, born on July 20, 1978, in Chicago. In the late 1990s, he graduated from Chicago State University. He is best known for his partnership with Zendaya. They started working together in 2011 when Zendaya was working with Disney. They went on to be a successful duo and worked together for many of Zendaya’s films like Dune and Challengers.
Now, Zendaya is his only full-time client. They used method dressing for her films’ press tours and it made headlines. Since Dune: Part 2 is a sci-fi film, Law sourced a full-body metallic suit inspired by robots for her at the Dune: Part 2 premiere in London. The look was from Mugler and that outfit became a major fashion moment. Recently, for Challengers, Zendaya played the role of a tennis player turned coach. Roach got the opportunity to style her looks related to tennis. They also worked together for major fashion events like the Met Gala, SAG Awards, and Oscars.
Law Roach’s other clients
Law Roach announced his retirement from celebrity styling on March 14, 2023. Later, he clarified that he is not retiring from the fashion business, only from celebrity styling. Other than Zendaya, he has many A-lister clients including Tom Holland, Megan Thee Stallion, Ariana Grande, Anya Taylor-Joy, Celine Dion, and Kerry Washington. In 2021, Roach styled 10 celebrities for the Met Gala including Kehlani, Chance The Rapper, Hunter Schafer, etc.
In 2023, he was awarded by the Council of Fashion Designers of America for best stylist and styled Megan Thee Stallion, Hunter Schafer, Hailee Steinfeld, Kerry Washington, and Eve Jobs for the Vanity Fair Oscar party. He has styled many celebrities over the years including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Anne Hathaway, Anya Taylor-Joy, Celina, and Bebe Rexha.
In 2021, he called out Dior for not crediting him for styling Anya Taylor-Joy's look, which drew a lot of attention. After that, Anya Taylor-Joy and Roach parted ways. He also parted ways with Priyanka Chopra Jonas because of a conflict between them.
Apart from styling, he has made many guest appearances on TV programs including America's Next Top Model (2016-2018), Legendary (2020-2022), The Drew Barrymore Show, Project Runway (2023), RuPaul's Drag Race (2024), etc.
FAQs about Law Roach
A. Law Roach is Zendaya’s stylist.
A. Zendaya and Law Roach started working together in 2011.
A. Yes, Law Roach has styled Ariana Grande for many years.