Hollywood’s Top Stylists Celebrated at The Hollywood Reporter and Jimmy Choo Power Stylists Dinner

Hollywood’s top stylists were celebrated at The Hollywood Reporter and Jimmy Choo Power Stylists Dinner, where Samantha McMillen, who was named one of the 25 most powerful stylists of the year, was also honored along with her clients Dakota and Elle Fanning. The event witnessed a gathering of power stylists with their A-list clients in attendance to celebrate the most influential image makers in the industry.

Dakota and Elle Fanning showcase their individual fashion styles.

Dakota Fanning wore a red minidress from Loewe’s spring/ summer 2023 collection, while her sister Elle Fanning chose a pair of slouchy pinstripe tailored trousers with a matching cropped waistcoat as a top from Stella McCartney’s autumn/ winter 2023 collection. Both sisters used the event as an opportunity to showcase their individual fashion styles with the help of their longtime stylist, Samantha McMillen.

The rise of sustainable fashion and vintage clothing in Hollywood

The awards season witnessed a significant trend towards sustainability and vintage fashion this year. Hollywood stylist Elizabeth Stewart helped Cate Blanchett create a red carpet campaign with a small environmental footprint, while Sandra Amador styled Austin Butler’s Elvis press looks using a mix of old and new pieces, including vintage leather jackets and Gucci blazers. Jennifer Austin styled Angela Bassett in various colors and silhouettes like the silver sequin gown that she wore for her Golden Globe win.

Celebrity Stylists at Red Carpet Events

Stylist Kollin Carter helped Cardi B win the Grammys with a sculptural Gaurav Gupta gown and a Paco Rabanne archival chainmail outfit. Florence Pugh’s stylist, Rebecca Corbin-Murray, dressed her in several Valentino outfits for the Venice premiere of Don’t Worry Darling. Petra Flannery is a sought-after stylist for A-list actresses such as Emma Stone, Reese Witherspoon, and Zoe Saldana.

Celebrity Stylists at Awards Season

Celebrity stylists play a significant role in dressing their clients during awards season. Many celebrities trust their stylists to keep them ahead of the curve, including Taylor Russell, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rooney Mara, and Michelle Yeoh. Kate Hudson’s longtime stylist, Sophie Lopez, helped her channel her character’s style from Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery with bold and striking looks during the promo cycle. Janelle Monáe’s stylist, Alexandra Mandelkorn, collaborates with the star to make avant-garde statements in futuristic outfits like Iris van Herpen, Christian Siriano couture, and Elie Saab Couture feathers.

Fashion stylists and their custom clothing picks for celebrities

Michaela Coel chose custom Riccardo Tisci for her Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premiere in London while designer duo Medley championed Black designers throughout the worldwide press tour. Adele’s glam guru called on everyone from Schiaparelli to Balmain to Nguyen Cong Tri to create a custom all-black wardrobe for the Grammy-winning artist’s Weekends With Adele concert residency. Bella Hadid was dressed in Gianni Versace’s dramatic spring/summer 1987 draped dress by stylist Law Roach.

Hollywood Reporter Celebrates Annual 25 Most Powerful Stylists List

Honoring Hollywood’s top image makers at The Hollywood Reporter and Jimmy Choo Power Stylists Dinner, the list got a modern makeover that removed rankings from No. 1 through 25 to celebrate the town’s top image makers as a totality. The event had several power stylists in attendance with their respective A-list clients that included Dakota and Elle Fanning, Megan Thee Stallion, and Andrew Garfield. New breakouts like Social Media Stylist of the Year Dani Michelle and Rising Star notables Emma Jade Morrison, Chloe Takayanagi, and Enrique Melendez were also featured on the list.

Stylists have become an integral part of Hollywood’s fashion landscape. They work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure their clients look their best on and off the red carpet. With a combination of creativity, skill, and attention to detail, these stylists make sure that Hollywood’s biggest stars continue to shine even brighter with every appearance.

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