Law Roach Responds on Reddit About How Celebs Prepare for the Met Gala
The best red carpet looks don’t happen overnight.
by Kyla Villena
Published on May 1, 2026
Law Roach has made it clear that he is a resident of the world, and so you can find him anywhere—including Reddit. He recently hosted an “Ask Me Anything” on the platform for his partnership with Swiss sportswear brand On. From wanting to dress Miranda Priestly to how studying psychology makes him “great at this job,” the image architect responded to questions about anything under the sun.
Naturally, some were curious about his creative process as a fashion stylist. His revelations include the real process of preparing for events like the Met Gala, which is happening in less than a week!
“What does your timeline for an event look like?” the question read. “How far in advance do you start researching, when do you select clothing, and when do you bring the client in for an initial rundown?”
Law answered the question by using the Met as an example, highlighting that it requires thoughtful, considerate dialogue between clients and designers. It certainly doesn’t happen overnight, especially with the annual benefit having an elaborate dress code. The process, according to Law, starts four to five and a half months ahead.
“It all starts with what the designer says the client is going with,” he wrote. “Once that's figured out, we just have a conversation about inspiration, and then I take it back to my team.” From there, he and his team further build on what they’re deriving inspiration from and what story they’re aiming to tell. These are then shared with the brand.
The designer takes the information and translates it the way they know best. As Law said, the designer “creates something based on the brand's house codes, our inspiration, and the client's personal style,” presenting pieces in which these factors are in harmony.
For his role as an image architect, Law said he likes to start with the client because “they're the person who, at the end of it, wears the look,” and that’s why getting their feedback throughout the process matters.
Law Roach is an image architect, creative director, and author. He is also a television personality, often being tapped as a judge in shows like Project Runway and RuPaul’s Drag Race. He has been a fashion stylist for more than a decade, having styled A-listers like Celine Dion, Ariana Grande, and Lewis Hamilton, to name a few. In March 2023, he announced his retirement from styling celebrities in a now-deleted Instagram post.
Law continues to dedicate himself to his creative relationship with select clients—most notably Zendaya, whom he has been styling since 2012.
Kyla Villena loves a good lip gloss and a trip to the art gallery. She is Preview's beauty girl, who doubles as a self-proclaimed motivational speaker.