Law Roach, left, and Zendaya attend the 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards at The Grill Room in November 2021, in New York. Photo: TNS
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Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach retires due to ‘lies’ and ‘politics’ – Hollywood’s beloved fashionista counts Shakira, Celine Dion and Ariana Grande as fans, but quit his career … with a cryptic message
- Law Roach shocked the fashion and showbiz worlds by announcing his retirement on Instagram – the Legendary judge said his ‘cup is empty’ and that ‘the false narratives finally got me’
- Roach has dressed a slew of high-profile stars during his career, including Jennifer Hudson, Kerry Washington, Megan Thee Stallion, Hailee Steinfeld and Hunter Schafer, for her recent Oscars look
Law Roach and Zendaya attend the Valentino womenswear spring/summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in October 2022, in Paris, France. Photo: WireImage
Celebrity stylist Law Roach says his styling days are over after years of dressing high-profile stars including Zendaya, Shakira, Celine Dion and Jennifer Hudson.
Roach announced his retirement with an Instagram post shared Tuesday afternoon. The Legendary judge shared a photo of a red “Retired” sign accompanied by a somewhat shade-throwing 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,” he wrote. “If this business was just about the clothes I would do it for the rest of my life but unfortunately it’s not!”
The 44-year-old continued: “The politics, the lies and false narratives finally got me! You win … I’m out.”
The self-proclaimed image architect did not elaborate further on the second part of his post, and his representatives did not respond to request for comment Tuesday.
Roach’s retirement came as a shock to his Hollywood and fashion peers, considering he styled several celebrities including Kerry Washington, Megan Thee Stallion, Hailee Steinfeld and the internet-breaking Hunter Schafer for post-Oscars celebrations on Sunday.
Jaime Xie and Law Roach attend the 10th Annual Lacma Art+Film Gala presented by Gucci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art in November 2021, in Los Angeles, California. Photo: WireImage
“Sorry. I’m not accepting this,” said drag performer and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Shea Coulée.
Designer Christian Siriano wrote on Roach’s post, “Absolutely not.”
Supermodel Naomi Campbell also pushed back, commenting “Law I won’t let you!!!! We don’t quit. Strived [too] hard.”
Kerry Washington and Law Roach attend the CFDA Fashion Awards at Casa Cipriani in November 2022, in New York City. Photo: AFP
“We all come or go on our own terms. If you’re done because you want your next role, blessings to you. If you’re having a ‘moment’, keep your main character energy! Either way: you got this!” actor Niecy Nash added.
Also showing support in the comments were TV’s Nene Leakes, model Aaron Rose Philip and influencer Addison Rae.
Roach, a regular on the Hollywood Reporter’s most powerful stylists list, was the mind behind Zendaya’s Joan of Arc-inspired look at the 2018 Met Gala and Ariana Grande’s Renaissance-painting gown from the same year, among other iconic ensembles.
“I feel like if I’m going to leave a legacy and I’m gonna really get to a position where my work and the things I’ve done really create an avenue for somebody else, especially somebody of colour, then I can’t be complacent on things I’ve done,” he told the LA Times in 2019. “You’ve gotta keep moving.”