Zendaya’s Fashion Emergency Has Stylist Law Roach Coming in Clutch
Zendaya may bring the drama to the red carpet with her fierce style, but that’s as far as she’ll go.
The Euphoria actress set the record straight on rumors there was a rift between her and her longtime stylist Law Roach after a seating mishap went viral during Paris Fashion Week in March.
“When it happened,” Zendaya recalled to Elle in an interview published Aug. 23. “I said, ‘Oh no, I hope people don’t try to create something from this.'”
And like clockwork, people did. A video immediately surfaced of her rushing to her front-row seat at the Louis Vuitton presentation, while Law stood there, unsure of where to sit. In the clip, Zendaya then pointed to a seat behind her, which sparked rumors online that there was tension between the two.
According to the Spider-Man actress, the viral clip didn’t paint the full picture.
“We’re so used to sitting together that he didn’t know where to go,” she clarified, telling the outlet she actually pointed to her assistant for help and not the sit behind her. “But obviously, people want to assume the worst of the situation, which is not always easy to deal with and hurtful.”
Law previously echoed similar sentiments about the misunderstanding.
“It was a long walk,” he told The Cut in March. “So, it was a lot of anxiety, because Zendaya is really respectful and she doesn’t like people to have to wait on her, and so it was just anxiety.”
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He continued, “In my mind, my seat was next to her. So when I got there and it wasn’t, you know, it wasn’t a problem, but there was nobody to tell me where my actual seat was.”
The speculation following the video became too much to handle for Law, who announced his retirement from styling in March.
“That became really tough,” he shared, “because it made people think that Zendaya wasn’t taking care of me and wasn’t making sure I was taken care of.”
However, that couldn’t have been further from the truth.
“I ride super hard for my team, especially for people I love,” Zendaya told Elle. “He’s involved in every fashion contract, everything I do. If I have an opportunity where he can come with me, he’s always going to be there. He’s always been my creative director in a sense, and he continues to fill that role, because it’s more than just clothes on a red carpet.”
As she put it, their bond is “a bigger thing.”
It’s clear there’s nothing that will come between the dynamic duo.
With that, look back at Zendaya’s best fashion moments over the years.
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Oscars Glam
Zendaya rocks a two-piece look to the 2022 Oscars, featuring a cropped silky blouse and bedazzled skirt.
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Vintage Valentino
Zendaya sports a spring/summer Valentino gown at the premiere of season two of Euphoria in January 2022.
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Gorgeous Gown
Zendaya wore a stunning outfit from Alaïa’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection during a September 2021 photocall for Dune in Paris.
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Dazzling Dress
Zendaya walked the red carpet in a gorgeous Balmain dress for the 2021 Venice International Film Festival.
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She’s Lit (Literally!)
The actress wowed at the 2019 Met Gala in this Cinderella-inspired light-up gown.
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Horsin’ Around
Zendaya got whimsical in a black velvet dress with horse detailing around the bust.
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Colorful Cutie
Zendaya showcased a colorful orange mini dress and matching head scarf for a TV appearance in NYC.
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Baby Got Back
Zendaya rocked a backless red and black dress for her Spider-Man: Far From Home premiere in Hollywood.
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Green With Envy
For the 2019 Emmy Awards, the fashionista flashed major leg in a gorgeous green gown with a nude illusion bodice and thigh-high slit.
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The People have Spoken!
The PCA nominated actress rocks a one-strapped black gown with silver rope detail at the 2019 E!’s Peoples Choice Awards.
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Fab in Fuchsia
The Euphoria actress wears a unique pink Tom Ford bustier with matching skirt during the 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards.
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Nude Attitude
Zendaya is simply statuesque in this floor-length nude gown at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars party.
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Black Beauty
Zendaya shows off her toned tummy in a criss-crossed string outfit with slit sleeves.
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White Hot
The actress rocked a white cropped suit with matching pointy shoes at the GQ Men of the Year awards.
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Amour of Love
For the Met Gala, Zendaya channeled Joan of Arc with this sensational dress and short bob.
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Vegas Vibes
For CinemaCon 2018 in Las Vegas, the star wears red on red with white pumps and it’s amazing.
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Brown Beauty
The Greatest Showman star wears a brown mini dress with a balloon-like skirt and can’t-miss gold earrings.
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Dark Beauty
This is the anti-princess’ perfect ball gown. The black is elegant while the red skirt is mercurial.
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Girl on Fire
The way the light touches the actress’ gold lamé trench almost looks like foil on fire.
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That’s a Wrap
The Greatest Showman actress was literally all wrapped up when her promoting her latest flick on Live With Kelly and Ryan. Everything from the pinstripe blouse to the dual-tone skirt complemented her body.
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Sequinned Star
Zendaya’s shimmering Vivetta suit is a total show-stopper. We can’t look away.
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PJ Party
How cool does she look in this pajama-inspired Ashish ensemble and Le Silla heels? This is how you do comfy on a red carpet.
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Culotte Cutie
How do you make a high-fashion look remotely casual? This is it. The star threw a plain white tee into the mix with culottes, heels and a gorgeous Gucci bag.
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Bold & Beautiful
The actress wore bright hues to the Barcelona premiere of Spider-Man: Homecoming—looking like a true style star. Pairing emerald trousers with a red, white and sheer sweater and white pumps takes serious skill and confidence to pull off…all of which she has, ten fold.
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White Hot
In a short visit to Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week the actress went all white in this Ralph and Russo dress and Le Silla pumps.
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Embellished Elegance
Zendaya steps out in Paris in an elegant white, embellished gown by Ralph and Russo.
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Tropical Princess
The singer shut down the MET Gala with this daring tropical inspired number by Dolce and Gabbana.
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Flower Power
In a Reem Acra white, floral sleeved dress and Giuseppe Zanotti sandals the actress attends the 2016 Glamour Women of the Year Awards as an honoree.
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Green With Envy
Zendaya bares her back in this gorgeous light green gown by Zuhair Murado paired with bronze Le Silla heels.
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Cutout Couture
The actress brings the elegance to the CFDA’s with this blue and white cutout, off-the-shoulder gown by Michael Kors.
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