The mightiest stylists in Hollywood
Celebrities who end up being style icons generally have the fashion vision of their stylist to thank for this. Women like Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwen Stefani and Lupita Nuong’o were catapulted from girls next door to fashion icons by a nearly invisible group of styling talent.
Even though their names will probably never be known or remembered – except for Rachel Zoe – they are powerful behind the scenes in Hollywood. They form the link between the high fashion world and the biggest stars on earth. And they can make or break both of them. Award season is their time to shine and that’s why we’ve decided to introduce you to the top 7 mightiest celebrity stylists of the moment.
1. Elizabeth Stewart
Named the most powerful stylist of 2014 by The Hollywood Reporter, Elizabeth Stewart is the unrivalled powerhouse in the business. From the Cannes Film Festival to the Oscars, she is responsible for more than 100 looks among the absolute A-listers and has only rarely had a slip up.
Clients include: Julia Roberts, Cate Blanchett, Jessica Chastain
2. Petra Flannery
She always dresses at least two Oscar nominees, and despite the high stakes never plays it safe.
Clients include: Emma Stone, Amy Adams, Zoe Saldana
3. Micaela Erlanger
Vanity Fair wrote pages full about how this young talent got Lupita Nuong’o onto everyone’s best dressed list.
Clients include: Lupita Nuong’o, Michelle Dockery, Olivia Munn
4. Leslie Fremar
In 2013 she was crowned mightiest stylist in Hollywood and as far as clientele go, is the only one who can hold her own against leader of the pack Elizabeth when it comes to the A-list. During the Golden Globes she scored holes-in-one with Julianne Moore in Givenchy and Reese Witherspoon in Calvin Klein.
Clients include: Julianne Moore, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson
5. Karla Welch & Kemal Harris
This styling duo managed to turn Amy Poehler from comedienne without style into stylish and chic within one evening and is responsible for the impeccable red carpet looks from House of Cards actress Robin Wright.
Clients include: Robin Wright, Amy Poehler, Felicity Jones
6. Rachel Zoe
The most well known name in the list has some heavy competition and her own fashion imperium to run. Yet she still belongs to the absolute top celebrity stylists of Hollywood.
Clients include: Jennifer Lawrence, Sofia Vergara, Jennifer Garner
7. Kate Young
Brooklyn is her home, but the stars on the west coast fly her in happily for her fresh, edgy looks. During award season she is definitely one of the heavy hitters on the red carpet.
Clients include: Sienna Miller, Emilia Clarke, Michelle Williams
