7 Celebrity Stylists Dressing Young Hollywood Stars in 2022
These 7 Celebrity Stylists Are Moving Fashion Forward for Young Hollywood
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Above: Actress Jenna Ortega wears a Gretel Z. gown, Le Silla heels, Heliopolis clutch, and Swarovski earrings for a Golden Globes party.
LA native Enrique Melendez began his career working with The Black Eyed Peas and eventually became chief stylist for founding member will.i.am. That led to a lot more touring and a connection to Bruno Mars, although Enrique is also a red carpet prowess having worked with Disney and CW star Jenna Ortega since she was 14, largely contributing to her style evolution. Enrique believes that true collaboration takes a lot of trust, and that stylists and their clients have to be more open with each other than anyone else on the glam squad.
Clients For 2022: Jenna Ortega (above), Mckenna Grace, Algee Smith, Julia Butters, and Diego Tinoco
"I always want them to feel empowered and not a slave to what the media says they should be wearing."
Approach to Dressing: "I can dress you in the latest and greatest on the runways of Paris, and it will look amazing, but if my client doesn't feel the same because the look doesn't mirror their personal style, then it's pointless. If I sense ANY bit of discomfort, the look is getting scrapped. My clients and I collaborate and discuss options for the event, their role in the film or show, and then find something that we both LOVE. It's important to nurture a style evolution of all my clients, especially the younger ones. With my ladies, I always want them to feel empowered and not a slave to what the media says they should be wearing. I strive to dress them tastefully and I always want them to know that I 100 percent have their back. I look to align my clients with specific brands that we feel capture their personal style. For example, Jenna Ortega pairs well with Valentino, Algee Smith with Prada and Versace, and Julia Butters with Christian Siriano. This helps to build strong relationships with mutually desired fashion houses."