5 Celebrity Stylists to Follow on Instagram

By: Lauryn Jiles

Between getting to work with celebrities, magazine editors, and designers, styling is quickly becoming a high-profile job in the industry. Here are a few stylists on Instagram that we are currently loving.

Law Roach (@luxurylaw)

Law Roach is known for styling high-profile celebrities such as Ariana Grande, Zendaya, Tom Holland, and Tiffany Haddish. In his most recent work, he styled Ariana Grande in Givenchy’s new campaign and Zendaya during the Spider-Man press tour and at the CFDA Fashion Awards where she took home the title of fashion icon.

Zerina Akers (@zerinaakers)

Zeroing Akers is a NY/LA-based stylist who has styled celebrities such as Yara Shahidi and Chloe and Halle Bailey, but she is best known for being one of Beyoncé’s main stylists. A few of her iconic works include Beyoncé’s maternity reveal, the Formation music video, and The Lion King red carpet premiere. She also frequently works with rapper Megan Thee Stallion for killer outfits both on and off the stage.

Thomas Carter Phillips (@thomascarterphillips)

With the new season of Stranger Things, Thomas Carter Phillips has been busy being Millie Bobby Brown’s stylist. He recently styled her in a stunning, white Louis Vuitton ensemble at the SAG Awards. His work also graced the cover of an online issue of Teen Vogue starring Millie. No matter who he is dressing, Phillips always brings a fresh and vibrant look to fashion that we love.

Mel Ottenburg (@melzy917)

Mel Ottenberg is known for styling one of the biggest celebrities respected in the fashion industry, Rihanna. Between being a Creative Director for Interview Magazine and a NY-based fashion stylist, Ottenburg has paved his way in the industry with creativity and an eye for fashion.

Jason Rembert (@jasonrembert)

Jason Rembert is a NY-based celebrity stylist whose work can be seen in Vogue, New York Times, ELLE, and GQ Magazine. His clientele for red carpet events includes celebrities such as Marsai Martin, Michael B. Jordan, and Issa Rae. His magazine work includes Tom Holland for ICON Magazine, Zayn Malik for ELLE Magazine, and Duckie Thot and Naomi Campbell for Paper Magazine. He is recognized for styling Ezra Miller for the 2019 Met Gala and launched his debut collection, Aliette, at NYFW in 2019. More recently, he is responsible for styling Lizzo’s iconic Yoda Halloween costume as well as Hailee Steinfeld’s looks for the press tour of Hawkeye.

Maeve Reilly (@stylememaeve)

Maeve Reilly is a powerhouse stylist known for styling it-girls like Hailey Bieber, Lori Harvey, and Megan Fox. Her approach to styling combines streetwear with high fashion, creating iconic outfits we love to recreate. During the pandemic, Maeve launched a street-style brand called The Local Love Club.

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Stylists influence how people look at fashion. Their job is to style celebrities, models, and clients in designer clothing that makes a statement the world will see. They make sure their client’s outfit accommodates the occasion, whether a photoshoot, red-carpet or any event. Following these stylists gives great insight into the fashion industry.