Celebrity stylist Lawrence ‘Law’ Roach was in high spirits attending the opening of the Fashion Trust US Awards at Goya Studios in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
It was the 44-year-old ‘image architect”s first public appearance since he dramatically announced his retirement a week ago.
Law opted for a gray Gucci maxi-blazer with a sparkly brooch over a white collared shirt, black pants and patent leather high-heeled Louboutin boots.
Roach is on the board of advisors for Fashion Trust US, a new non-profit organization supporting the next generation of US-based designers.
The Chicago-born tastemaker became involved through Fashion Trust US founder Tania Fares, who works as a contributing editor at British Vogue, where she works as a West Coast editor.
Big smile! Celebrity stylist Lawrence ‘Law’ Roach was in high spirits attending the opening of the Fashion Trust US Awards at Goya Studios in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
While on stage, Law presented the FTUS Graduate Award to New York-based Ghanaian designer Papa Oppong, who won a fellowship and professional mentorship from Google.
Earlier that morning, Roach took to Twitter to further explain why he is retiring from the celebrity look a week after initially blaming “politics, lies and false narratives.”
Many had speculated that the Legendary judge was offended by not getting a front row seat alongside his first major client, Zendaya, at the Louis Vuitton FW/23 presentation in Paris on March 6, a moment that went viral. .
‘Please, stop. There was never a problem with a seat’, Law, who has 1.4 million followers on social media, tweeted.
‘This shit is getting out of hand. [It’s] it’s just not true. I wish they could experience being late to a fashion show. I withdrew because I was overwhelmed and that I never [gotten] a chance to properly mourn a great loss.
Roach was referring to his three-year-old nephew, Lamar Roach Jr., who died in 2021 after falling out of a window on the 17th floor of a Chicago building.
‘I just want to be with my nieces and my family. [It’s] no more than that. Please stop’, CFDA Stylist Award winner wrote.
‘Damn, one of America’s greatest designers just left the house he’s been synonymous with and they’re still talking about a seat?’
‘My glass is empty’: It was the 44-year-old ‘image architect”s first public appearance since he dramatically announced his retirement a week ago
In a suit and boots: Law opted for a gray Gucci maxi-blazer with a sparkly brooch over a white collared shirt, black pants and patent leather high-heeled Louboutin boots.
HBIC: Roach is on the board of advisors for Fashion Trust US, a new non-profit organization supporting the next generation of US-based designers.
Connection: The Chicago-born tastemaker got involved through Fashion Trust US founder Tania Fares (pictured), who works as a contributing editor at British Vogue, where she works as a West Coast editor.
Congratulations! While on stage, Law presented the FTUS Graduate Award to New York-based Ghanaian designer Papa Oppong (L), who won a fellowship and professional mentorship from Google.
About that: Earlier that morning, Roach took to Twitter to further explain why he’s stepping back from the celebrity look a week after initially blaming “politics, lies and false narratives.”
Viral moment: Many had speculated that the Legendary judge took offense at not getting a front row seat alongside his first major client, Zendaya (right), at the Louis Vuitton FW/23 presentation in Paris on March 6.
On March 15, Law cleared up that she would continue to style her ‘little sister’ Zendaya, because they have ‘real love’, not ‘fake industry love’.
Roach began working with the 26-year-old Emmy winner at age 14 in 2011 when she starred as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up opposite Bella Thorne.
Since then, the America’s Next Top Model alum and Zendaya have collaborated on many memorable red carpet moments, including Tommy Hilfiger’s light-up gown at the 2019 Met Gala, where she dressed as her fairy godmother.
Law’s esteemed clientele also included Celine Dion, Ariana Grande, Kerry Washington, Hunter Schafer, Haliee Steinfeld, Megan Thee Stallion, Eve Jobs, Emma Watson, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Halsey, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Tiffany Haddish.
Roach originally began his career at the former Deliciously Vintage boutique in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, which controversial rapper and designer Kanye ‘Ye’ West promoted in 2009.
Law tweeted: ‘Please stop. There was never a problem with a seat. This shit is getting out of hand. [It’s] it’s just not true. I wish they could experience being late to a fashion show. I withdrew because I was overwhelmed and that I never [gotten] the chance to properly mourn a great loss’
‘I just want to be with my nieces and my family’: Roach was referring to his three-year-old nephew, Lamar Roach Jr., who died in 2021 after falling out of a window on the 17th floor of a Chicago building.
We are forever! On March 15, the CFDA Stylist Award winner clarified that he would continue to do his ‘little sister’ Zendaya’s hair, because they have ‘real love’, not ‘fake industry love’.
Former child star: Law began working with the 26-year-old Emmy winner at age 14 in 2011 when she played Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up opposite Bella Thorne (2-R)
Cinderella Cosplay: Since then, Roach and Zendaya have collaborated on many memorable red carpet moments, including Tommy Hilfiger’s light-up gown at the 2019 Met Gala, where she dressed as her fairy godmother.
The America’s Next Top Model alum’s esteemed clientele also included Celine Dion (pictured in 2016), Ariana Grande, Kerry Washington, Hunter Schafer, Haliee Steinfeld, Megan Thee Stallion, Eve Jobs, Emma Watson, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Halsey and Anya Taylor. Happiness