Come be godmothers behind the most beautiful looks in Hollywoodstylists are increasingly in demand and followed, becoming celebrities like those they dress. A profession for a fewwhere talent, intuition and a deep knowledge of the dynamics of fashion are intertwined with the ability to interpret the personality of those in front of you. It’s not just about matching clothes and accessories, but about tell stories creating fashion moments that leave their mark.
Who are I most influential celebrity stylists in 2025? A roundup of the invisible directors behind the most memorable looks of recent years that you absolutely must know. And why not, follow, to always stay up to date and learn some style secrets.
What does a stylist do?
The stylist’s profession, as we know it today, began to take shape among 80s and 90swith the rise of the former fashion magazines. However, the stylist they already existed long before, in disguise: they were personal tailors of monarchs, theatrical costume designers, style advisors to cinema stars Golden Age of Hollywood. As Edith Headlegendary costume designer who won eight Oscars, capable of transforming Audrey Hepburn in a timeless icon with the black dress of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. However, it was in the 90s with Grace Coddingtonlegendary stylist of US Voguethat this profession began to take on a defined form: no longer just consultancy, but an artistic vision capable of telling stories through fabrics, lights and poses. And then it arrived Rachel Zoewho in the early 2000s elevated the profession to superstardom, transforming celebrities such as Nicole Richie And Lindsay Lohan into leading global figures.
1965, Shirley MacLaine (left) tries on the dress conceived and designed for her by Edith Head (right) for the Academy Awards.
Behind the scenes of fashion: the most popular names
From little-known stylish architects to real stars: today celebrity stylists boast a fame sometimes comparable to that of their clients. Just think about Law Roachthe genius behind the iconic looks of Zendaya with over 1.5 million followers on Instagram, capable of transforming every public appearance into a media event. It is equally influential Kate Youngone of the most sought-after stylists in Hollywood, who signs the looks of Margot Robbie And Dakota Johnson. OR Andrew Mukamalwhich shapes the image of Zoe Kravitz And Kaia Gerber carrying forward a style that plays with subtraction, clean lines and a minimalist allure. We love looks with classic elegance but still pay attention to new trends Emma Stone And Zoe Saldana? They are the wise qualities of Petra Flannery to recreate those quintessential Hollywood styling outfits.
Law Roach and Zendaya at the 2019 Met Gala. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
The masters of Street Style
Curators of the 360-degree image of their clients, the stylists do not limit themselves only to composing and outlining the Red Carpet outfits. It’s in the street style that their creativity finds maximum expressive freedom, with stolen shots of looks which immediately go viral on social media by launching some of the most powerful trends in contemporary fashion. He is certainly a specialist on the subject Dani Michelle, that follows it-girls of the caliber of Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber And Daisy Edgar Jones, perfectly balancing the essence of California minimalism with statement pieces that effortlessly capture attention. Followed by an increasingly sought after Danielle Goldberg, who currently follows two of the most promising actresses, also in terms of style, in Hollywood: Ayo Edibiri and Greta Lee.
Looking for inspiration for your looks? Jason Bolden ranges from Nicole Kidman to Dear Delavigne with extreme nonchalance, combining tailored pieces with streetwear accents. While Emma Jade Morrison she is the one who best interprets the latest trends born on the web, experimenting with them with a mix of luxury brands and vintage garments on Emily Ratajkowski and Sofia Richie.
Ayo Edebiri in New York. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
Italian pride, our local star stylists
National pride, in demand all over the world, some of the industry’s leading personalities are proudly Italian. Among the big names in the category we find the old guard led by Nicola Formichetti, a pioneer who took his bold and experimental vision beyond the Italian borders, dressing Lady Gaga in the years of its debut and making it the icon it is today.
And then a new generation of talents, like Lorenzo Posoccothe creator of the iconic looks of Dua Lipa and La Rosalìa, but also Ramona Tabita who began his career in the Italian music industry with Ghali and Elodie, and then expand its clientele with Maria Carla Boscano And Simona Tabasco.
Last, but not least, it is also Italian Hollywood’s most influential men’s fashion stylist to date: Ilaria Urbinati. She is responsible for the entry of Barry Keoghan in the fashion scene and also took care of the style of Donald Glover, John Krasinski, James Marsden, Chris Evans, Rami Malek and Ryan Reynolds.
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