The most powerful stylists of Hollywood

Celebrities who emerge as style icons usually owe this to the fashion visions of their stylists. Women like Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwen Stefani and Lupita Nuong’o went from girls next door to fashion icons propelled by the work of a virtually invisible group of styling talents.

But although the general public may never (re)know their names – exceptions like Rachel Zoe aside – they are immensely powerful behind the scenes in Hollywood. They form the link between the high fashion-world and the biggest stars on earth. And both can make or break them. Award season is their time to shine and that is why we present today; the top 7 most powerful celeb stylists of the moment. 

1. Elizabeth Stewart
Due to The Hollywood Reporter declared the most powerful stylist of 2014, Elizabeth Stewart is an undisputed powerhouse in the styling profession. From the Cannes Film Festival to the Oscars, she is responsible for more than 100 looks of the absolute A-list and has only made a slip-up once.
Among her clientele: Julia Roberts, Cate Blanchett, Jessica Chastain

2. Petra Flannery
She always dresses one or two Oscar nominees, but despite the high pressure, she never plays it safe.
Among her clientele: Emma Stone, Amy Adams, Zoe Saldana

3. Micaela Erlanger
Vanity Fair wrote pages about this young talent who ensured that Lupita Nuong’o topped every best dressed-list.
Among her clientele: Lupita Nuong’o, Michelle Dockery, Olivia Munn

4. Leslie Fremar
In 2013 named the most powerful stylist in Hollywood and in terms of clientele the only one who can rival list leader Elizabeth when it comes to the A-list. During the Golden Globes, she scored hole-in-ones with Julianne Moore in Givenchy and Reese Witherspoon in Calvin Klein.
Among her clientele: Julianne Moore, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson

5. Karla Welch & Kemal Harris
This styling duo transformed Amy Poehler from a comedienne without style to fashionable and chic in one evening and is responsible for the impeccable red carpet looks of House of Cards-actress Robin Wright.
Among her clientele: Robin Wright, Amy Poehler, Felicity Jones

6. Rachel Zoe
The most famous name on this list has fierce competition and also leads her own fashion-empire. Yet she remains one of the absolute top celebrity stylists in Hollywood to this day.
Among her clientele: Jennifer Lawrence, Sofia Vergara, Jennifer Garner

 7. Kate Young
Brooklyn is her home, but the stars on the west coast are more than happy to fly her in for her fresh, edgy looks.. During award season, she is also one of the major players on the red carpet.
Among her clientele: Sienna Miller, Emilia Clarke, Michelle Williams