Cover There’s a saying in fashion that you can tell how much a stylist understands their client by the way they dress them (Photo: Getty Images)
There’s a saying in fashion that you can tell how much a stylist understands their client by the way they dress them (Photo: Getty Images)
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From Law Roach to Dani Michelle, these are the stylists shaping some of the most memorable celebrity wardrobes today
There’s a saying in fashion that you can tell how much a stylist understands their client by the way they dress them. After all, the best looks are not just about beautiful clothes, but about capturing a person’s personality, confidence and story.
For years, stylists were the invisible hands behind the industry’s most memorable moments, often working quietly behind the scenes while celebrities took the spotlight. But today, their role has evolved beyond simply choosing outfits. They are image-makers, storytellers and creative partners who help shape how the world sees a celebrity.
From Zendaya’s headline-making looks with Law Roach to Hailey Bieber’s effortlessly paparazzi looks with Dani Michelle, these are the stylists behind some of the celebrity fashion moments we’re still talking about.
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Olivia Dean x Simone Beyene
Above Olivia Dean, styled by Simone Beyene (Photo: Instagram/@simonebeyene)
Olivia Dean, styled by Simone Beyene (Photo: Instagram/@simonebeyene)
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Olivia Dean’s style is the kind that makes you stop and look. Classy, chic and effortlessly Olivia, her wardrobe feels like a natural extension of her soulful music. Behind these to-die-for looks is stylist Simone Beyene, the creative force helping shape Dean’s fashion identity.
Having dressed artists like Raye and Little Simz, Beyene knows how to create looks that feel personal rather than simply following trends. For Olivia, she builds a wardrobe that feels feminine, polished and full of character, bringing together pieces from Isabel Marant, Emilio Pucci and Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel.
Whether on stage or the red carpet, Beyene brings out different sides of Dean’s personality while keeping her style authentic and effortless.
Zendaya x Law Roach
Above Zendaya, styled by Law Roach (Photo: Getty Images)
Zendaya, styled by Law Roach (Photo: Getty Images)
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Few celebrity-stylist pairings have captured the fashion world quite like Zendaya and Law Roach. Over the years, the duo have become one of the most talked-about partnerships in fashion, known for creating red carpet moments that feel more like carefully crafted stories than just outfits.
Since styling his favourite muse, Zendaya, from the early days of her career, Roach has helped shape her into one of today’s biggest fashion icons. From the futuristic Mugler robot suit at the Dune premiere to her tennis-inspired looks for Challengers.
There’s no doubt that Roach has a rare eye for fashion. Calling himself an “image architect” rather than just a stylist, he sees clothing as a way to build a story around his clients. From archival pieces to couture creations, every look is carefully considered, helping shape the fashion identity that has made Zendaya one of today’s biggest style icons.
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Hailey Bieber × Dani Michelle
Above Hailey Bieber, styled by Danie Michelle (Photo: Getty Images)
Hailey Bieber, styled by Danie Michelle (Photo: Getty Images)
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From silk dresses and sleek tailoring to oversized jackets and relaxed denim, Bieber has mastered the balance between looking polished and effortlessly cool. Rhode’s CCO has become a style reference in her own right, with a wardrobe that channels the 1990s minimalist “off-duty” look while still feeling modern.
Behind this signature style is stylist Dani Michelle, who dresses Hailey Bieber like the confident woman she is. Whether it’s a powerful tailored look for an event or an understated outfit for a casual day out, Michelle knows how to capture Mrs Bieber's personality through fashion.
Michelle proves that minimalism can make just as much of a statement, turning simple silhouettes and everyday pieces into the polished, modern wardrobe Hailey has become known for.
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Lamine Yamal x Ana Sotillo
Above Lamine Yamal, styled by Ana Sotillo (Photo: Instagram/@lamineyamal)
Lamine Yamal, styled by Ana Sotillo (Photo: Instagram/@lamineyamal)
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There are plenty of footballers with great style, but Lamine Yamal is quickly becoming one to watch. After making history on the pitch with Spain, the young star has also started making waves off it, with his fashion choices offering another glimpse into his character.
Behind some of Yamal’s standout looks is stylist Ana Sotillo, who has helped shape his style beyond the football pitch. From relaxed streetwear to sharper tailored pieces, Sotillo knows how to mix casual and elevated elements in a way that feels natural for Yamal, modern and confident.
At just 18, Yamal represents a new generation of footballers who are embracing fashion as part of their identity. His growing influence shows how the game’s biggest names are now making an impact far beyond the pitch.
Aliya Qarina is the Junior Style Writer at Tatler Malaysia with an interest in fashion and beauty. Her writing often focuses on contemporary style, beauty culture and emerging trends.
