Above: Actress Ariana DeBose wears Bibhu Mohapatra spring 2022 to the LACMA Art + Film Gala presented by Gucci in LA.
Zadrian Smith and Sarah Edmiston are brand consultants, red carpet, and editorial stylists who travel between London, New York, LA, and Paris. Their mission is to showcase their client's identity through clothing, so the outfits they create become a sign of respect for each person's unique personality.
Clients For 2022: Asante Black, Ariana DeBose (above), Kosar Ali, Bukky Bakray, and Paul Mescal
"We want to make sure that our client roster is a diverse mix and representative of the global community at large."
Approach to Dressing: "We feel as if the DNA of our partnership has always been to really reflect and honestly represent the talent that we work with. We want to make them feel like they're being heard, that their style direction feels authentic, and that they're seeing their personal preferences or religious identities honoured in the narrative we've created together. Young clients these days are often wonderfully vocal about these things and want to be involved. For us, it's about continuing to work with brands that are willing to collaborate; it's not, 'I'm going to put you in XYZ designer because that's what actors at your level wear,' it's more, 'We're going to work with this designer for our client, because the brand prioritises honouring their identity and making them feel seen and stylish, and will create wonderful, unique moments for them. We want to make sure that our client roster is a diverse mix and representative of the global community at large, and that their style is, too."