Law Roach spills tea on being a diva & “quitting” fashion: “I’m the most unretired retired person”
A post shared by Law Roach (@luxurylaw)It’s been 14 months since Law Roach jolted the industry by announcing his abrupt “retirement” from styling and in that time the queer tastemaker has become an even more powerful and pivotal voice driving fashion.Back in March 2023, Roach was riding high having won Stylist of the Year at the CFDAs and sculpting the looks of A-listers like Celine Dion, Kerry Washington, Megan Thee Stallion, and icon-in-the-making Zendaya, when he appeared to bring the unceremonious end to his career in a bombshell social media post.“My Cup is empty…..
thank you to everyone who’ve supported me and my career over the years. Every person that trusted me with their image, I’m so grateful for you all,” Roach began in the since-deleted Instagram.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.“If this business was just about the 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.” BaBOOM!A post shared by Law Roach (@luxurylaw)The record skipped and soon rumors were swirling over WTH led Roach to walk away from his empire.
Among the theories were that he had his ego bruised for having to sit behind Zendaya at a Louis Vuitton show in Paris.In actuality, Roach had had it on multiple levels and although he was stepping back from styling, he still planned to be Zendaya’s “image architect.”Now in a new interview, the 45-year-old shed new light on what caused his “retirement” and why he’s actually busier than ever despite his “diva” reputation.“I felt like every time I came into a room, I still had to prove myself.
