Styling the stars is a serious business, and nobody does it better than Hollywood’s top stylists. The Hollywood Reporter recently hosted an intimate dinner to celebrate its annual 25 Most Powerful Stylists list. The event marked an in-person return after several years off during the COVID pandemic, and it was attended by stars and top stylists alike.
The Most Powerful Stylists List Gets a Modern Makeover
The Hollywood Reporter’s annual 25 Most Powerful Stylists list has long been a trusted guide for fashion insiders looking to stay on top of Hollywood’s latest trends. This year, the list got a significant modern makeover which removed rankings from No. 1 through 25 in favor of celebrating the town’s top image makers as a totality. The event was attended by various celebrities, including Angela Bassett who incorporated vintage pieces in her ravishing red-carpet look.
Sustainability and Vintage Fashion Takes Center Stage
Sustainability and vintage were popular themes in Hollywood fashion throughout the awards season, with stylists working to create red carpet looks with the smallest possible environmental footprint. Several actors, including Austin Butler and Angela Bassett, incorporated vintage pieces in their looks, while others chose bold statements like Andrew Garfield’s floral-embellished velvet suit and Jodie Turner-Smith’s avant-garde Christopher John Rogers corset gown.
Styling duo Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald worked with Turner-Smith even before she was a household name to produce fearless and standout red carpet looks since for her.
Celebrity Stylists’ Role in Dressing Celebrities for Red Carpet Events
Different fashion stylists were credited for their work in dressing different celebrities for various red carpet events and premieres. Kollin Carter styled Cardi B’s red-carpet look for the Grammys, which featured a full-length Gaurav Gupta gown and Messika diamonds, while Rebecca Corbin-Murray styled Florence Pugh in multiple Valentino looks for the Don’t Worry Darling premiere in Venice. Sydney Sweeney’s MTV Movie Awards look was styled by Molly Dickson, who emphasized a classic movie star style.
Stylists Behind the Fashion Looks of Hollywood Stars
While celebrities receive all the attention, styling behind the scenes makes it all possible. Ryan Hastings is a press-shy stylist trusted by Taylor Russell, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Rooney Mara to keep them ahead of the fashion curve. Michelle Yeoh’s fashion icon status is credited to her stylist Jordan Johnson, while Janelle Monae works with Alexandra Mandelkorn who never shies away from making an avant-garde statement. Kate Hudson’s longtime stylist Sophie Lopez helped push Hudson out of her comfort zone to wear striking and bold haute couture designs.
Iconic All-Black Fashion Choices
The Little Black Dress never goes out of style, as seen when Law Roach dressed Bella Hadid in Gianni Versace’s dramatic draped dress and Zendaya in a Valentino satin ball gown. Adele’s glam guru Jamie Mizrahi created an all-black wardrobe for the Weekends With Adele concert residency in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Michaela Coel chose custom Riccardo Tisci for her Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premiere in London.
Dakota and Elle Fanning Reunite at The Hollywood Reporter Dinner Event
Dakota and Elle Fanning reunited at a dinner event held by The Hollywood Reporter and Jimmy Choo, where they were dressed by their shared stylist Samantha McMillen. Dakota wore a red leather asymmetric dress from Loewe accessorized with gold Jimmy Choo sandals while Elle wore a matching set from Stella McCartney featuring a grey striped suit vest and oversized trousers paired with black platform heels.
McMillen kept the accessories for both sisters minimal, showcasing Dakota’s feminine style with a twist and Elle’s streamlined and androgynous look. McMillen has been working with Dakota since 2012, and later with Elle, helping the sisters shine on every red carpet event.
In conclusion, Hollywood’s top stylists, who work behind the scenes to create glamorous red carpet looks of celebrities deserve recognition for their hard work in turning heads and shaping fashion trends. The Hollywood Reporter’s 25 Most Powerful Stylists list is a testament to the importance of stylists in Hollywood fashion.
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