Celebrity stylists deploy thought-out strategies to construct public personas for their clients, whether on the red carpet or caught off-duty. Fashion has long been central to building a narrative, but recent press tours have taken it up a notch, most notably through method dressing, as seen at Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s Wicked, Zendaya’s Challengers and, most recently, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Beyond individual looks, today’s stylists curate sustained styles for their clients, creating something that lasts beyond a single event. Getting a cup of coffee, date night with a rumoured partner or supporting a friend at a concert, each look is tailored to suit the persona and the narrative they carry.
Below, we spotlight the image architects you need to follow for inspiration. From styling current runway pieces to sought-after archives and just the plain old tank top, these are the stylists to know.
Law Roach
If there is one stylist who has become a household name, it is Law Roach. The creative force behind Zendaya’s most noteworthy sartorial moments, the stylist worked to build his fashion credibility over the years with several viral looks. Beyond his work with Zendaya, which has taken the form of haute couture on the The Odyssey press tours to vintage Mugler robot suits to promote Dune, Roach has crafted red carpet narratives for Céline Dion, Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion.
Mimi Cuttrell
Mimi Cuttrell’s off-duty aesthetic is one to be studied, showcasing the art of pairing streetwear with high-fashion archive pieces with ease. Her A-List roster includes Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Ariana Grande, Maude Apatow and Iris Law. Cuttrell’s eye for vintage curation defined an era of Y2K street style in New York and Paris, famously reviving 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier and Fendi archive looks on the Hadid sisters. On the bridal front, she brought classics back to life when she styled Ariana Grande for her intimate wedding, selecting a custom silk charmeuse Vera Wang column gown inspired by Audrey Hepburn.
Dani Michelle
Dani Michelle brings in minimalism, specialising in laid-back luxury that caters to the ‘didn’t give it much thought’ outfits. Managing a client list that features Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Elsa Hosk and Daisy Edgar-Jones, she has become the go-to for casual styling. Michelle was the stylist behind Kendall Jenner’s viral vacation wardrobes across Paris and Aspen, leaning heavily into clean lines and monochromatic tailoring. More recently, she cemented Daisy Edgar-Jones as a red carpet star during the Twisters press tour, with a series of appearances that included custom Schiaparelli, Vivienne Westwood and Gucci.
Kate Young
Dakota Johnson, Julianne Moore, Michelle Williams, Sienna Miller, Margot Robbie and Selena Gomez – Kate Young’s roster of celebrities is commendable. The stylist has been the architect behind many looks including Dakota Johnson’s 2021 sheer, crystal-encrusted custom Gucci gown at the Venice Film Festival and Michelle Williams’ awards-season wardrobe comprised of Chanel and Louis Vuitton.
Danielle Goldberg
Working with Ayo Edebiri, Greta Lee, Saoirse Ronan, Kaia Gerber and Solange Knowles, Danielle Goldberg’s styling is known for being the It Girl’s aesthetic. Key moments from her portfolio include dressing Ayo Edebiri in custom Loewe, Prada and Bottega Veneta throughout her 2024 awards sweep for The Bear, and placing Greta Lee on international best-dressed lists during the Past Lives tour with avantgarde Loewe designs and Bottega Veneta silhouettes.
Molly Dickson
Molly Dickson’s style set features heavy hitters including Sydney Sweeney, Sadie Sink, Lana Del Rey, Keke Palmer and Scarlett Johansson. Dickson has been central to Sydney Sweeney’s style evolution, making headlines through archival Miu Miu, Oscar de la Renta and a structural Balmain floral number. She similarly elevated Sadie Sink’s fashion profile, skyrocketing the star into couture territory through tailored Alexander McQueen and Chanel looks throughout the Stranger Things press circuits and international film festivals.
