Zendaya won’t rock certain designers on the red carpet, and Law Roach is sharing why.
The celebrity stylist has spilled the tea on the reasons behind the former Nickelodeon child star’s decision never to be seen at star-studded events in outfits from major fashion houses.
Zendaya’s name rings on the lips of many for her iconic red carpet looks. The praise extends to Law Roach for his creativity and for being the brains behind her stunning outfits.
Roach previously disclosed that Zendaya will not be seen rocking outfits from designers like Dior, Chanel, Gucci, Valentino, and Saint Laurent at any red carpets. However, with the actress majorly stealing the spotlight at most events, is there a chance the stylist may change his mind anytime soon?
The fashion stylist, during an appearance on Ziwe Fumudoh’s “You’d Be an Iconic Guest” podcast, opened up about his decision to exclude those big-name brands from dressing Zendaya on the red carpet because they had previously turned down the opportunity to dress the actress earlier in her career.
Roach admitted that the extent of his grudges had died down, telling Fumudoh that he was rocking a Saint Laurent fit during their conversation.
“I think that there is an importance of being petty, but I’ve outgrown my pettiness. I think that holding grudges makes you ugly,” Roach explained. “So in my quest to become more beautiful, I’ve released some of the grudges that I held.”
When asked during the podcast if Zendaya, on the other hand, would be wearing any of the brands he previously soured on, Roach gave a definitive “no.”
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Back in 2024, Roach revealed during a podcast appearance that Zendaya has not worn any looks from the Big Five fashion houses after they refused to dress her early in her career. He disclosed that he reached out to them; however, all he got were excuses.
“I would write the Big Five. I would write Saint Laurent, Chanel, Gucci, Valentino, Dior, and they would all say, ‘No, try again next year. She’s too green. She’s not on our calendar,’” he said. Roach continued, stating that he had receipts of his conversations with the designer brands.
The celebrity stylist clarified that the Emmy winner had worn designs from those fashion houses on editorial shoots but never in public or at red-carpet events.
He noted, while speaking on “The Cutting Room Floor” podcast, that the first time Zendaya stepped out in a Valentino fit was when she had a contract. For Roach and the “Euphoria” star, “If you say no, it’ll be a no forever,” and she is sticking to it.
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Roach has been styling Zendaya ever since she was 14 years old. Their working relationship has grown so deep over the years that they refer to each other as “fashion soulmates.” He explained that they both ride the ship to come up with her stunning outfits. Amid arguments and disagreements, the pair has respect and love for each other.
In an interview with The New York Times two years ago, the topic of Roach’s retirement came up. The stylist had announced that he was stepping away from his professional career as the demands of the job were taking a toll on his mental health and personal lifestyle.
Despite his decision to retire, Roach continued to work as Zendaya’s stylist. He shared that he turned down several potential clients, except for the Nickelodeon alum, and disclosed that he cannot say no to her.
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Roach recently doubled down on the rules he has for his professional settings. He shared that he tries to draw a firm line and set clear boundaries with the people he works for, with Zendaya as the obvious exception.
“I always had a rule not to become friends with clients,” he said while speaking on SiriusXM on Saturday, August 15. Speaking further, he explained that mixing friendship with business blurs the line, and maintaining a professional boundary is important for business.
Roach previously addressed this topic in a 2015 interview, stating that he avoids hanging out with his clients because they are paying him to do a job. Building a connection with them comes easily because he sees them at their most vulnerable; hence, it takes discipline to keep things strictly professional.
The fashionista said that the rule cannot apply to his relationship with the 29-year-old actress because they had “grown up together” and had become like “family.”
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The “Challengers” star has had one of the busiest years of her career, with red carpets and movie premieres back-to-back. One thing that remains iconic is the fashion statement she makes at every event, stepping out in not only gasp-worthy outfits but ones that match the theme.
For “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” she stepped out repping the movie in outfits with intricate cobweb and spider detailing. For “The Odyssey” press tour, Zendaya embodied her character, Athena, in her red-carpet outfits.
The Blast reported that fans were left stunned, singing her praises as well as those of her stylist who put the elegant look together. She donned a bold Schiaparelli couture gown from Paris Couture Week designed by Daniel Roseberry for the movie premiere.
Zendaya looked like a Greek goddess personified in the outfit, which featured a sculpted white breastplate with a lace-up back. The other mind-blowing part was the work of art debuted at Paris Couture Week just hours before the world saw it on Zendaya.
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