Law Roach Does His Magic - Here Are 23 Of The Most Iconic Looks He Created For His Celeb Clients

Zendaya, Tom Holland, Kerry Washington, and Ariana Grande—just to name a few.

Law Roach has a way of turning a red carpet appearance into a full fashion moment, and his celebrity clients have given him plenty of chances to do it. From Zendaya and Tom Holland to Ariana Grande, Hunter Schafer, and more, his styling has helped define some of the most talked-about looks in recent pop culture.

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Roach built his name from vintage selling and boutique work before becoming one of Hollywood's most recognizable stylists. Along the way, he picked up major honors, landed high-profile magazine covers, and became a familiar face on television, all while creating outfits that kept fans talking long after the event ended.

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Here are 23 of the most iconic looks he has created for his celeb clients, and a few of them are still hard to top.

Law Roach is a famous stylist known for turning celebrities into fashion icons

Law Roach is a famous stylist known for turning celebrities into fashion iconsTaylor Hill / WireImage / Via Getty
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1. Zendaya's Cinderella transformation

1. Zendaya's Cinderella transformationTaylor Hill / FilmMagic / Via Getty
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2019 Met Gala

2019 Met GalaDimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

2. Zendaya and her boyfriend/co-star Tom Holland wore these stunning outfits to the premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home:

2. Zendaya and her boyfriend/co-star Tom Holland wore these stunning outfits to the premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home:Axelle / FilmMagic / Via Getty

That pairing got plenty of attention online.

Roach referred to them as his "dynamic duo!" on Instagram.

Roach referred to them as his "dynamic duo!" on Instagram.Emma Mcintyre / Getty Images

3. Hunter Schafer's sci-fi-inspired vintage Prada look

3. Hunter Schafer's sci-fi-inspired vintage Prada lookTheo Wargo / Getty Images

2021 Met Gala

2021 Met GalaJohn Shearer / WireImage / Via Getty

4. Tiffany Haddish wearing a rainbow Prabal Gurung dress to the 2018 Emmy Awards:

4. Tiffany Haddish wearing a rainbow Prabal Gurung dress to the 2018 Emmy Awards:Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images

The colors made this one impossible to miss.

"She said that she wanted to do something that paid tribute to her Eritrean roots, so the colors are those of the Eritrean flag. More than that, we wanted to create a dress that represented love and happiness—just parts of her personality."

"She said that she wanted to do something that paid tribute to her Eritrean roots, so the colors are those of the Eritrean flag. More than that, we wanted to create a dress that represented love and happiness—just parts of her personality."Steve Granitz / WireImage / Via Getty

5. Kerry Washington

5. Kerry WashingtonJon Kopaloff / WireImage / Via Getty

The stylist characterized the outfit as "what Cleopatra really looked like" on Instagram.

The stylist characterized the outfit as "what Cleopatra really looked like" on Instagram.Rich Fury / Getty Images for Vanity Fair

6. Ariana Grande's 20-foot-wide Giambattista Valli gown

6. Ariana Grande's 20-foot-wide Giambattista Valli gownAmy Sussman / Getty Images

2020 Grammy Awards

2020 Grammy AwardsFrazer Harrison / Getty Images for The Recording Academy

7. Anya Taylor-Joy wore a satin Dior dress inspired by the 1950s to the Venice International Film Festival in 2021:

7. Anya Taylor-Joy wore a satin Dior dress inspired by the 1950s to the Venice International Film Festival in 2021:Stephane Cardinale - Corbis / Corbis via Getty Images

It had a very old-Hollywood feel to it.

"It was just a throwback to the starlets of that day arriving in Venice," Roach said.

"It was just a throwback to the starlets of that day arriving in Venice," Roach said.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis / Corbis via Getty Images

8. Shameik Moore in a Givenchy suit

8. Shameik Moore in a Givenchy suit@lamarquisette / Via instagram.com

2019 MTV Movie Awards

2019 MTV Movie AwardsKevin Mazur / Getty Images for MTV

9. Every nostalgic outfit Ariana Grande wore in the music video for "Thank U, Next":

9. Every nostalgic outfit Ariana Grande wore in the music video for "Thank U, Next":Hannah Lux Davis / Republic Records / Via instagram.com

10. Jameela Jamil

10. Jameela JamilJeff Kravitz / FilmMagic / Via Getty

2019 Emmys

Ariana Grande performs in a nostalgic “Thank U, Next” music video lookDavid Crotty / Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

11. The Tom Ford breastplate worn by Zendaya

11. The Tom Ford breastplate worn by ZendayaDavid Crotty / Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

2020 Critics' Choice Awards

2020 Critics' Choice AwardsSteve Granitz / WireImage / Via Getty

12. Oscar de la Renta dress worn by Halle Berry:

12. Oscar de la Renta dress worn by Halle Berry:@gregwilliamsphotography / Via instagram.com

13. Shameik Moore in a Versace cotton candy outfit

13. Shameik Moore in a Versace cotton candy outfitJohn Shearer / Getty Images

2019 Vanity Fair Oscars party

2019 Vanity Fair Oscars partyJohn Shearer / Getty Images

14. Mary J. Blige dressed like a goddess in a Versace creation at the 2018 Met Gala:

14. Mary J. Blige dressed like a goddess in a Versace creation at the 2018 Met Gala:Neilson Barnard / Getty Images

It was one of those looks that matched the theme without losing her personality.

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Roach said that the appearance was "a nod to the [Heavenly Bodies] theme but is also very much Mary J. Blige."

Roach said that the appearance was "a nod to the [Heavenly Bodies] theme but is also very much Mary J. Blige."Jamie Mccarthy / Getty Images

15. Zendaya wearing a vintage Versace gown at the 2021 BET Awards:

15. Zendaya wearing a vintage Versace gown at the 2021 BET Awards:Bennett Raglin / Getty Images for BET

Roach revealed on Instagram that the style was inspired by Beyoncé, who wore the same gown to the 2003 BET Awards.

Roach revealed on Instagram that the style was inspired by Beyoncé, who wore the same gown to the 2003 BET Awards.Bennett Raglin / Getty Images for BET

16. Anya Taylor-Joy's custom Dior gown at the 2021 Golden Globes:

16. Anya Taylor-Joy's custom Dior gown at the 2021 Golden Globes:Maria Grazia Chiuri / Via instagram.com

Anya revealed on Instagram that she chose green to represent two of her breakout roles: Beth Harmon from The Queen's Gambit and Emma Woodhouse from Emma.

Anya revealed on Instagram that she chose green to represent two of her breakout roles: Beth Harmon from The Queen's Gambit and Emma Woodhouse from Emma.Maria Grazia Chiuri / Via instagram.com

17. Outfits from the film If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power, including this antique Stéphane Rolland gown:

17. Outfits from the film If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power, including this antique Stéphane Rolland gown:Steven Meisel / @luxurylaw / Via instagram.com

He even carried the same mood into the album visuals.

He also dressed her for the album cover.

He also dressed her for the album cover.Capitol Records / Via instagram.com

18. Zendaya's Malcolm and Marie outfits, including the classic Aliétte gown:

18. Zendaya's Malcolm and Marie outfits, including the classic Aliétte gown:Netflix / Via youtube.com

The styling was built to feel timeless on screen.

Law said, "Sam [Levinson, the director] tasked me with creating a dress that was timeless and could stand alongside the other iconic dresses we've seen in movies."

Law said, "Sam [Levinson, the director] tasked me with creating a dress that was timeless and could stand alongside the other iconic dresses we've seen in movies."Netflix / Via youtube.com

19. 2021 Venice International Film Festival - Jaime Xie wore a gorgeous vintage Roberto Cavalli dress:

19. 2021 Venice International Film Festival - Jaime Xie wore a gorgeous vintage Roberto Cavalli dress:Stefania D'alessandro / Getty Images

Roach labeled her "the undisputed Princess of Vintage" on Instagram.

Roach labeled her "the undisputed Princess of Vintage" on Instagram.Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images

20. Demi Lovato in a Christian Siriano dress with a Zana Bayne belt

20. Demi Lovato in a Christian Siriano dress with a Zana Bayne beltKevin Winter / Getty Images for The Recording Academy

2020 Grammy Awards

2020 Grammy AwardsCbs Photo Archive / CBS via Getty Images

21. Anya Taylor-Joy in a retro Bob Mackie bridal dress

21. Anya Taylor-Joy in a retro Bob Mackie bridal dress@gregoryrussellhair / Via instagram.com

She wore it to the Emma premiere:

She wore it to the Emma premiere:Jon Kopaloff / Getty Images

22. Tiffany Haddish wearing a stunning Galia Lahav dress

22. Tiffany Haddish wearing a stunning Galia Lahav dressEmma Mcintyre / Getty Images for MTV

2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards

2018 MTV Movie & TV AwardsAxelle / FilmMagic

23. Finally, here's the unique wet-look leather dress Zendaya wore at the 2021 Venice International Film Festival premiere of Dune:

23. Finally, here's the unique wet-look leather dress Zendaya wore at the 2021 Venice International Film Festival premiere of Dune:Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images

It was designed to echo the movie's desert setting.

"The color was reminiscent of the sand from sand dunes, so when we started this, we concluded that we wanted everything to feel like it could have been a costume in the movie," said Roach.

"The color was reminiscent of the sand from sand dunes, so when we started this, we concluded that we wanted everything to feel like it could have been a costume in the movie," said Roach.Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images

There is no denying that these stars all try to outdo each other. Well, a little bit of healthy competition never hurt anyone.

But we have to be honest: this competitiveness has enabled us to enjoy these wonderful dresses, and we hope it never stops. We can't wait to see what they'll come up with next.

Fashion fans will be watching the next red carpet closely.

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