May 14th 2024.
In a recent interview on The Cutting Room Floor podcast, stylist Law Roach opened up about his collaboration with his muse, Zendaya, and the fashion industry's initial reluctance to work with the rising actress.
Roach revealed that there were certain designers who refused to dress Zendaya in the early stages of her career. He referred to them as the "big five" companies - Saint Laurent, Chanel, Gucci, Valentino, and Dior - who believed that Zendaya was not established enough in Hollywood to be worthy of their clothes.
"I would write to them every year," Roach shared, as reported by Variety. "But they would always say, 'No, maybe next year when she's more established.' They saw her as too 'green' at the time."
Despite the initial rejection, Zendaya's career took off after her role in HBO's Euphoria. She went on to win two Emmys for Best Actress and even co-chaired the prestigious Met Gala this year.
However, Roach pointed out that even after her meteoric rise, Zendaya has never worn any of the "big five" designers on the red carpet. While she has donned their clothes for photo shoots, Roach believes that she will hold off on making her carpet debut with them for the time being.
"I still have the receipts," Roach joked. "But I think one 'no' is enough. She hasn't worn Dior, Chanel, or Gucci on the red carpet or any press events."
Despite this, Zendaya and Roach continue to make waves in the fashion industry with their innovative and bold looks. The duo has also been busy with Zendaya's upcoming projects, including the highly-anticipated films Dune and The Challengers, for which Roach has styled her for press tours.
In addition to his work with Zendaya, Roach will also be co-hosting the fashion competition series, E!'s OMG Fashun, with actress Julia Fox. The show, which premiered on May 6, aims to make high-end fashion more accessible and affordable for everyone.
It's clear that Zendaya and Roach's partnership is a force to be reckoned with in both the entertainment and fashion world. While they may have faced rejection in the past, they continue to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a fashion icon.
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