Meet Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend cover stylist Jared Ellner: the former fashion editor worked on the now infamous album image, and has also outfitted Emma Chamberlain and Sydney Sweeney

Jul 1 , 2025

Sabrina Carpenter’s celebrity stylist Jared Ellner styled the pop star in a black Dolce & Gabbana mini dress for the controversial cover of her latest album. Photo: @jaredellner/Instagram

With a strong eye for over-the-top and vintage-inspired looks, 28-year-old Jared Ellner is a rising talent in the world of celebrity stylists – and his client list keeps growing

The album cover for Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend – featuring the pop star in a stunning archive Dolce & Gabbana minidress – quickly sparked widespread debate. The look was styled by none other than Jared Ellner, who was also the visionary behind her wardrobe in the new “Manchild” music video.

The alternative album cover dropped by Sabrina Carpenter, which she dubbed “approved by God”. Photo: @sabrinacarpenter/Instagram

The cover image, featuring Carpenter on all fours next to a man gripping her hair, received criticism from the public for hyper-sexualising women. In response, the artist released an alternative version she cheekily said was “approved by God”.

Ellner is no stranger to pushing boundaries. He was the mastermind behind Carpenter’s wildly successful Short n’ Sweet era wardrobe: her signature glittering heart cut-out bodysuits, the bejewelled towels opening her shows and her beloved Old Hollywood blonde curls.

Sabrina Carpenter’s iconic outfit for the opening night of the Short n’ Sweet Tour. Photo: @jaredellner/Instagram

The 28-year-old stylist and designer has put together looks for many big names, including Molly Gordon, Patti Harrison, Olivia Rodrigo, Rachel Sennott, Sydney Sweeney … and the list just keeps growing.

Jared Ellner (right) and Owen Thiele. Photo: @jaredellner/Instagram

Meet the stylist turning celebrities into fashion icons.

Emma Chamberlain was his first client

Emma Chamberlain, styled by Jared Ellen in a silver Jean Paul Gaultier by Ludovic de Saint Sernin gown for the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party earlier this year. Photo: @emmachamberlain/Instagram

The first shoot that Ellner styled by himself featured the YouTube star and businesswoman Emma Chamberlain. A year later, her publicist reached out to him to be her stylist full-time. The two hit it off instantly and are now a powerful fashion duo and very close friends.

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