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Law Roach

American stylist (born 1978) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Law Roach

Lawrence Roach is an American fashion stylist, best-known for his work with artists such as Zendaya, Céline Dion, and Anya Taylor-Joy. Roach served as a primary judge on the Max competition series Legendary (2020–2022). He announced his retirement from styling in 2023, dedicating himself to his creative relationship with Zendaya.[1] On March 24, 2025, it was announced that he was joining Project Runway as one of the judges for season 21.[2]

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Born1978 (age 4647)
Years active2009–⁠Present
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ShowLegendary (Seasons 1–3)
NetworkMax
CountryUnited States
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Law Roach grew up in Chicago where he started his career as a vintage broker. Soon after he moved to New York City where he opened his boutique.[3]

For the 2021 Met Gala, Roach had the opportunity to style 10 celebrities, including Alton Mason, Kehlani, and Hunter Schafer.[4]

He starred as a permanent judge on the HBO Max show Legendary with Megan Thee Stallion, Keke Palmer, Leiomy Maldonado, and Jameela Jamil.[5][6]

As a stylist, some of his well-known clients are Celine Dion,[7] Zendaya,[8] Tom Holland,[9] Kerry Washington,[10] Anya Taylor-Joy,[11] Ariana Grande, and Megan Thee Stallion.[12] In 2016, Roach was announced as one of the judges for cycle 23 of America's Next Top Model, with Ashley Graham, Rita Ora and Drew Elliott. The following year, he partnered with Celine Dion to style her for Couture Week in Paris, and he became the first African-American stylist to cover the annual The Hollywood Reporter's issue of Stylist & Stars. Dion and Zendaya joined Roach for the cover.[13]

He received the 2021 Gem Award for Jewelry Style.[14] He received the inaugural stylist award for American Fashion at the 2022 CFDA Awards in New York.[15]

Roach announced his retirement from styling via Instagram in March 14, 2023, stating that "if this business was just about clothes I would do it for the rest of my life but unfortunately it's not! The politics, the lies and false narratives finally got me! You win...I'm out."[16][17] However, Roach later clarified that he still was working with Zendaya by stating "So y'all really think I'm breaking up with Z...we are forever!" and "She's my little sister and it's real love not the fake industry love."[18][19] Roach later stated it was best for him to "walk away from the industry for a while" to focus on his mental and physical health.[20]

In his March 17, 2023, interview with The Cut,[21] Roach cited burnout and a desire to live a happier life as reasons for his retirement. Roach discussed the challenges he faces in the industry, including "false narratives perpetuated by gatekeepers and intermediaries." He expressed frustration at the loss of clients due to these aforementioned narratives, which "are often untrue." Roach additionally emphasized his love for fashion and his commitment to protecting his clients, but expressed a desire to be better taken care of in return. He also mentioned that another one of his reasons for retirement was because he "got overwhelmed and never got a chance to properly grieve a great loss," which he refers to as the death of his nephew.

Personal life

Roach attended Chicago State University, where he studied Psychology.[citation needed]

Roach is gay.[22] In 2023, Roach declared himself to be aromantic.[23]

Through a series of Instagram stories in 2021, Roach revealed the death of his three-year-old nephew.[24] According to the Chicago Police Department Office of Communications, Law's nephew died on November 23, 2021, after falling out of a window on the 17th story of a Chicago building with the screen drawn inward.[25][26]

Filmography

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Year Title Genre Role Notes
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–Present Project Runway TV Main judge Season 21–present; guest judge (Season 20, episode 13)
2024–Present RuPaul's Drag Race TV Main judge Season 17–present; guest judge (Season 16, episode 6)
2024 RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked TV Himself Guest (1 episode)
2025 Running Point TV Himself Guest (Season 1, episode 5)
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