He’s one of the most famous celebrity stylists in Hollywood, but the fashion industry is buzzing with speculation about why Law Roach retired so suddenly and without any warning.
A self-described “image architect”, he dressed Zendaya among a plethora of celebrity clients that include Celine Dion, Kerry Washington and Keke Palmer, Roach credits his grandmother as his biggest fashion inspiration. “Being from the South Side of Chicago and going to church every Sunday, I always look at that as my first fashion show. And I always credit my grandmother as my biggest fashion inspiration,” he told Insider in an interview published in February 2023. “Clothes and fashion were always such important things to her—the process of dressing for that big show that happened every Sunday morning.”
He realized he wanted to be a stylist in 2009 when Kanye West walked into Roach’s vintage store and was photographed by paparazzi and from then on, Roach’s career exploded. In 2021, he dressed 10 celebrities for the Met Gala and was invited to be a permanent judge on HBO’s Legendary, a show that explored the world of ball culture, alongside Megan Thee Stallion, Keke Palmer, Leiomy Maldonado and Jameela Jamil. But his retirement announcement suggested there’s something controversial going on behind the scenes. Here’s what we know.
Why did Law Roach retire?
Why did Law Roach retire? It’s unclear but rumors are that it might have something to do with his most famous client, Zendaya. On March 14, 2023, Roach shared the shocking announcement on Instagram, writing in the caption: “My Cup is empty….. 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. If this business was just about the clothes I would do it for the rest of my life but unfortunately it’s not! The politics , the lies and false narratives…
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