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Law Roach
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Born | 1978 (age 46–47) |
Years active | 2009–Present |
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Show | Legendary (Seasons 1–3) |
Network | Max |
Country | United States |
Lawrence Roach is a famous American fashion stylist. He is well-known for creating amazing looks for stars like Zendaya, Céline Dion, and Anya Taylor-Joy. Law Roach was also a main judge on the TV show Legendary from 2020 to 2022. In 2023, he shared that he was stepping back from styling. He decided to focus on his special creative work with Zendaya.
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Law Roach's Career Journey
Law Roach grew up in Chicago, a big city in the United States. He began his career there by finding and selling unique vintage clothes. Soon after, he moved to New York City and opened his own fashion store.
Styling for Major Events
In 2021, Law Roach had a big opportunity at the Met Gala. This is a very famous fashion event. He styled 10 different celebrities for the gala. Some of these stars included Alton Mason, Kehlani, and Hunter Schafer.
He also became a regular judge on the Max show Legendary. On this show, he worked alongside other famous people like Megan Thee Stallion and Keke Palmer.
Working with Celebrities
As a stylist, Law Roach has worked with many well-known clients. His list includes Céline Dion, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Kerry Washington, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ariana Grande, and Megan Thee Stallion.
In 2016, Law Roach was chosen as a judge for America's Next Top Model. He joined Ashley Graham, Rita Ora, and Drew Elliott on the judging panel. The next year, he styled Céline Dion for a special fashion event in Paris. He also made history as the first African-American stylist to be featured on The Hollywood Reporter's yearly Stylist & Stars cover. Céline Dion and Zendaya appeared on the cover with him.
Awards and Recognition
Law Roach has received important awards for his work. In 2021, he won the Gem Award for Jewelry Style. The next year, he received the first-ever stylist award for American Fashion. This award was given at the 2022 CFDA Awards in New York.
Stepping Back from Styling
On March 14, 2023, Law Roach announced on Instagram that he was stepping back from styling. He explained that the fashion business had become too much for him. He wanted to focus on his mental and physical well-being.
He later clarified that he would still work with Zendaya. He said, "She's my little sister and it's real love." He explained that he needed to "walk away from the industry for a while" to take care of himself. In an interview, he shared that he felt overwhelmed and needed time to heal from a great personal loss.
Law Roach's Personal Life
Law Roach went to Chicago State University. There, he studied Psychology.
In 2021, Law Roach shared on Instagram that his three-year-old nephew had passed away. This sad event was a great loss for him.
Filmography
Law Roach has also appeared in or worked on several TV shows and films.
Year | Title | Genre | Role | Notes |
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2016–18 | America's Next Top Model | TV | Main judge | Season 23–24 (30 episodes) |
2018 | Red Carpet Icons | Himself | Season 1 | |
2020–22 | Legendary | TV | Main judge | Season 1–3 (29 episodes) |
2021 | Malcolm & Marie | Film | N/A | Costume Designer |
2021 | If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power | Film | N/A | Costume Designer |
2022–23 | The Drew Barrymore Show | TV | Himself | Guest (Season 3, 2 episodes) |
2023 | Project Runway | TV | Himself | Guest judge (Season 20, episode 13) |
2024 | RuPaul's Drag Race | TV | Himself | Guest judge (Season 16, episode 6) |
2024 | RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked | TV | Himself | Guest (1 episode) |