Brief
Law Roach expands influence with new client Kim Kardashian and TV judging roles
The veteran stylist discusses his shift from retirement to documenting his career while taking on high‑profile clients and TV duties.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Law Roach, the celebrity stylist known for co‑creating the "method dressing" trend with Zendaya, announced that Kim Kardashian wore a vintage Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford dress at the Lucas Museum opening in Los Angeles, marking his latest high‑profile client.
What happened
During the opening celebration for the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, Kardashian appeared in a sparkling Yves Saint Laurent dress from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection, a look styled by Roach. The event took place in early October 2026, and the outfit was widely photographed and discussed on social media.
What the report adds
Bustle notes that Roach, who announced his retirement from celebrity styling in 2023, has remained a prominent red‑carpet figure, continuing to style Zendaya and now adding Kardashian to his roster. The outlet also highlights Roach’s ongoing television presence: he alternates as a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race and its All Stars edition, and since 2025 has been a principal judge on Project Runway. A viral clip of Roach’s stare at Paris Fashion Week, described as "Miranda Priestly‑level," further cemented his cultural cachet.
What was said
Roach told Bustle, "I don’t think I set out to do that. I set out because I had a partner who was leaving television to become a movie actress, and I was doing what I’ve always done: everything that I could possibly do to help her be as successful as she could be." He added, "It’s just something that started growing and growing, and then we started to really see that people really appreciated it." When asked about his retirement, he said, "When I retired a few years ago, what I figured out is that I didn’t have a lot of memories of all these really amazing experiences I had, these places I had been. So I thought I would start to document a little of that, not only for other people to see but for me to keep a visual record of my life."
How it came about
Roach’s rise began over a decade ago, gaining notoriety for coining the term "image architect" and popularising "method dressing" through his collaborations with Zendaya. Although he announced retirement in 2023, his continued work with top celebrities and his TV judging roles have kept him in the public eye. His new YouTube mini‑documentaries provide behind‑the‑scenes looks at photo shoots, runways and awards shows, further expanding his personal brand.
Key facts
- Law Roach styled Kim Kardashian in a vintage Yves Saint Laurent dress at the Lucas Museum opening in Los Angeles. (bustle.com)
- Roach continues as a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race and as a principal judge on Project Runway. (bustle.com)
- He announced retirement from celebrity styling in 2023 but remains active on red carpets and TV. (bustle.com)
Sources
- [1] bustle.com — originally reported as “Law Roach Is The Word”
