With another red carpet season officially over, The Hollywood Reporter is reflecting back on a year of sartorial knockouts with their annual Stars of Style issue. But this isn't just about the bold-faced names that walk the red carpet. The magazine is shining their spotlight on the ones that help craft the image of some of our favourite leading ladies and men—the fashion stylists.
While she was unable to be photographed for an official cover, it will come as no surprise that Kate Young has been crowned with the #1 spot (for the third time). Young boasts a client roster of some of the top faces in Hollywood: Margot Robbie, Michelle Williams, Sienna Miller, Selena Gomez, Natalie Portman and Dakota Johnson. Not only does the former magazine editor turned power-stylist make sure her girls have that real fashion clout, but they also have major commercial success. Robbie has become an ambassador for Chanel, Williams has fronted several Louis Vuitton campaigns, Gomez has been working with Coach on her own capsule collection, Portman has been working with Dior for years, and Johnson is partnered up with Gucci.
Following Young are the 8 cover stars of the The Hollywood Reporter's newest issue: Samantha McMillen with Elle Fanning, Elizabeth Stewart with Gal Gadot, Elizabeth Saltzman with Saoirse Ronan,and Ashley Weston with Chadwick Boseman.
No one can deny that Elle Fanning is a true style icon in the making. From tulle princess gowns to all-over sequin confections, it's clear that Fanning is fearless when it comes to fashion, she always has fun with it, yet stays true to her feminine style ethos with McMillen by her side. The starlet has become a muse to Miu Miu, appearing in their ad campaigns for three seasons, and even walked their show earlier this month in Paris. McMillen also works with Elle's big sister Dakota Fanning, Rachel Evan Wood, Daisy Ridley and Brie Larson.
Gal Gadot had a big year in 2017 with the premiere of Wonder Woman, now the highest-grossing superhero film. With Stewart steering her red carpet choices, the Israeli actress went for real statement looks—like a fiery red Givenchy sequin halter gown which was exactly what you'd expect form a modern day wonder woman. Stewart is also the woman behind Cate Blanchett, Viola Davis, Jessica Chastain, January Jones and Julia Roberts.
Saoirse Ronan has been one of the year's biggest breakout actresses. Her style choices varied from Chanel, custom Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Atelier Versace with the final culmination of a flawless awards season at the Oscar Awards with a stellar Calvin Klein by Appointment blush gown adorned with a bow. It's hard not to have red-carpet success when you're working with Elizabeth Saltzman, the power house behind Gwyneth Paltrow's stylish wardrobe.
As a star in one of 2018's biggest films, Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman's red carpet choices mattered. Boseman enlisted the help of Weston, a premiere menswear stylist (she's worked with Dave Franco, Darren Criss and Paul Dano). They eschewed standard suiting for embellished lapels, plaid or striped suits and striking blue blazers that made him stand out from the rest.
Head to hollywoodreporter.com for the full list.
