How did Law Roach become a Hollywood mega-stylist? With confidence, of course. Roach, 46, is the famed creative behind Zendaya ’s most iconic red carpet looks — but he also made her boyfriend, Tom Holland , a star. In his forthcoming book, How to Build a Fashion Icon : Notes of Confidence from the World’s Only Image Architect — set to be released on Tuesday, October 1 — Roach breaks down how confidence became the key to his success.
Roach is taking readers “readers behind the scenes of his process and journey” in his first-ever book by “revealing his tips, tricks, and most memorable styling moments,” according to the book jacket summary of How to Build a Fashion Icon . The book is “part self-help guide, part manifesto,” which features a look back at Roach’s childhood and how he became, well, a fashion icon. In Us Weekly ’s exclusive excerpt from the book, Roach breaks down how he gained his confidence — and the moment he knew Holland “transformed” from teen star into an adult actor.
Keep scrolling to read the excerpt How to Build a Fashion Icon: Notes of Confidence from the World’s Only Image Architect : There’s something about seeing someone else achieve an accolade, receive an award, or break new ground that often feels distant or inaccessible to us. There’s a that could never be me mentality. There must be some reason, some unseen force, some connection or advantage that I don’t have that’s standing in my way.
Years ago, I used to .