Let’s give it up for celebrity stylists! Stylists are the unsung heroes of both the fashion and entertainment worlds, bringing their unique vision and expertise to transform a simple outfit into a statement-making ensemble. With the ability to mix and match different pieces, fabrics, and colors with precision and ingenuity, they can elevate a celebrity’s red carpet look, launch a new trend, or even launch an entirely new era of fashion.
And the Hollywood Reporter highlighted some of this year’s style powerhouses in their annual “Most Powerful Hollywood Stylist” list. Amongst the 25 stylists highlighted were the masterminds behind some of Black Hollywood’s best red carpet moments of 2022-’23, like Jennifer Austin, who “did the thing” with her longtime client Angela Bassett’s wardrobe. Similarly, the list highlighted Kollin Carter, the stylist responsible for Cardi B’s striking sculptural, royal blue ensemble seen at the 2023 Grammys, among other memorable looks. Wayman Bannerman, Micah McDonald, Jason Bolden, and Law Roach were also recognized for their role as storytellers, using clothes to convey messages and narratives that resonate with their audience.
Megan Thee Stallion turned heads at The Hollywood Reporter’s Power Stylists dinner, wearing a vintage Paco Rabanne two-piece outfit styled by Roach. The Grammy-winning rapper gave a sultry ’70s vibe in the slinky gold satin ensemble, which featured a cinched brassiere with a chained neckline and flared pants with a flirty jeweled cut-out at the waist. Completing the look, Megan draped a white fur over her shoulders and wore a voluminous curly afro. Sharing a full-length picture on Instagram, she struck a confident pose while Roach joined her for a few snaps. This collaboration was widely perceived as one of his final celebrity looks before…
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