Jimmy Choo’s Dinner With A-List Celebrities

The top 25 stylists in Hollywood, along with their muses, the celebrities, were all in on the Jimmy Choo power dinner at the Sunset Tower in West Hollywood. What was interesting about it? Everything. 

The brand has an annual 25 Most Powerful Stylist List that brings together the best of the best every year to talk about style and interact at a level that feels spiritual to artists in the industry. Is it an elitist social event? Most likely, but it says much about the style trends that Hollywood runs after at this time.

Celebrities such as Megan Thee Stallion, Dakota and Elle Fanning, Barry Keoghan, and many stylists responsible for styling celebrities throughout the award season attended the event.

A Place To Connect

Some called it a family reunion, but that’s only for big-deal insiders who dawn on attire from Chanel or Dolce and Gabbana with a mint pair of Jimmy Choos. Of course, not everyone can be a part of the family. Celebrities attended the event with their most recent stylist. The Fanning sisters, Dakota and Elle, hung out with their stylist Samantha McMillen.

“No one deserves this more than Samantha,” said Elle. “Like Elle said, she’s really part of our family. We see her outside of all the fun styling things that we get to do, and she’s the most hardworking and unassuming person,” Dakota completed her sister’s sentence. “She doesn’t want any of the lights on her, but she really does deserve it.”

Stylists are often not always at the forefront, the celebrities and brands take away the fame. Now, stylists are getting more and more attention as time moves on further. Hollywood is already at risk of a writer’s strike, a stylist’s strike would be more than devastating so it’s about time to give them the recognition they deserve. 

McMillen And Stewart 

The Fanning sisters further explain how McMillen is a big part of their family. How she’s the one who’s always out there supporting the two, whether it’s with her work or just her supportive nature.

“She’s someone who helps you to feel your best or however you want to feel in any particular moment. Stylists help you to feel comfortable in your own body; you’re literally very intimate with them because you’re naked half the time,” said Dakota. It’s obvious that having to find that level of comfort with your stylist is essential. The dresses you put on become a style symbol, especially when you have millions of eyes on you. McMillen makes the sisters just about comfortable enough to shed their clothes and try new ones.

“It’s having someone who understands your personality, your body, and your vibe so much that it makes everything come to life in the best way possible.”

The event returned to the public eye for the first in-person meeting after the infamous COVID-19 virus that shook Hollywood like the rest of the world. Elizabeth Stewart, a veteran in the styling industry, received Stylist of The Year for her work with Cate Blanchett and Viola Davis. 

Another big name at the dinner was Law Roach, who arrived at the event with his client Megan Thee Stallion. Roach was recently recognized as one of the most powerful stylists in the industry and became the center of attraction for many eyes. However, he later announced his retirement from the personal styling industry. Perhaps he has other plans up his sleeve.

The event was a big deal for many celebrities, but most importantly, it was for artists who received the well-deserved spotlight.