In an excerpt from his first book, “How to Build a Fashion Icon,” the image architect describes meeting the young client who would alter the course of his career.

I figured out that whoever got the most press got the best dresses, so I was, like, I need to get her more press,’ Roach said

In a suite at the Standard hotel in London, celebrity stylist Law Roach is giving me the inside track on one of his most viral looks. In February, client and friend Zendaya appeared at the premier of Dune: Part Two in a vintage Thierry Mugler robot outfit made from chrome and Plexiglas panels.

In an exclusive interview during Revolt World 2024, Law Roach shares his inspirations, how he manages to show up authentically, and the life waiting for him on the other side of styling.

The publicist argued that the high price point of the dress didn’t align with Zendaya’s marketability to wealthier consumers. However, Roach persisted, and after Zendaya wore the dress, the creative director of Ungaro invited her to The Met Gala for the first time.

Zendaya ’s stylist Law Roach admits he ‘wants some people to hate’ her iconic looks. The theme of the 2019 MET gala, Notes on Camp, inspired a string of now-iconic moments ranging from Lady Gaga shedding an enormous fuchsia dress revealing fishnets to Jared Leto carrying a lifelike reproduction of his own head.

I figured out that whoever got the most press got the best dresses, so I was, like, I need to get her more press,’ Roach said