Ann-Marie Hoang has made a career out of her love for chaos. As an L.A.
-based wardrobe stylist from Highland Park, Hoang finds that her creative energy is best exercised on the set of a music video. Something about long days and cross-team collaboration always leaves her feeling inspired. Whether it’s on the movie-inspired set of Ariana Grande ’s video “Thank U, Next,” the twisted cityscape of Doja Cat’ s “Streets” or Megan Thee Stallion’s brightly colored toy store in “Cry Baby,” Hoang helps complete the artist’s vision — she’s typically in charge of all the clothing that appears on screen that isn’t worn by the musician.
“I need it in my soul in order to feel creative and do some of these commercial shoots,” says Hoang. Some of her signature looks include the punk-inspired looks on Doja Cat’s Scarlet tour, the mostly pink, sparkly attire in Grande’s “7 Rings” or even the office-chic outfits in Kacey Musgraves’ “High Horse.” Her most memorable shoot so far was working with the team of 200-plus people that styled Rihanna at the Super Bowl .
Hoang enjoys working with musicians because she can dress to her “truest self and not feel any judgment.” Her personal style lies at the intersection of experimental and edgy. Often focused around several staple pieces, her outfits tend to incorporate shiny teeth grills, extremely furry hats, inventive reflective sunglasses and high-heeled sneakers.
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