History of Law Roach in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 7, 2026

Law Roach is a prominent American fashion stylist recognized for his collaborations with high-profile artists including Zendaya, Céline Dion, and Ariana Grande. He gained further visibility as a judge on the HBO Max series Legendary (2020-2022) and has recently joined RuPaul's Drag Race and Project Runway as a judge. In 2023, Roach announced his retirement from styling, focusing his creative efforts primarily on his partnership with Zendaya.

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2016: Judge on America's Next Top Model

In 2016, Law Roach was announced as one of the judges for cycle 23 of America's Next Top Model, alongside Ashley Graham, Rita Ora, and Drew Elliott.

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2020: Judge on HBO Max's Legendary

In 2020, Law Roach served as a primary judge on the HBO Max competition series Legendary.

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November 23, 2021: Death of Nephew

On November 23, 2021, Law Roach's three-year-old nephew died after falling out of a window in Chicago.

2021: Gem Award for Jewelry Style

In 2021, Law Roach received the Gem Award for Jewelry Style.

2021: Styled Celebrities at the Met Gala

In 2021, Law Roach styled 10 celebrities, including Alton Mason, Kehlani, and Hunter Schafer, for the Met Gala.

2022: CFDA Award

In 2022, Law Roach received the inaugural stylist award for American Fashion at the CFDA Awards in New York.

2022: Judge on HBO Max's Legendary

In 2022, Law Roach was a primary judge on the HBO Max competition series Legendary.

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March 14, 2023: Retirement Announcement and Clarification

On March 14, 2023, Law Roach announced his retirement from styling via Instagram, citing politics and false narratives. He later clarified that he would continue working with Zendaya.

March 17, 2023: Interview with The Cut

In a March 17, 2023, interview with The Cut, Law Roach cited burnout and a desire for a happier life as reasons for his retirement. He discussed industry challenges and the loss of clients due to false narratives, expressing a need to focus on his mental and physical health and properly grieve his nephew's death.