(Thank God!) 2021 Awards-Season is officially open, the red carpet fever is back, and although it still virtual, the Hollywood stars glamour is finding a way back into the spotlight.
I've personally, always been fascinated about the actresses's stunning gowns and the perfectly groomed actors. But how it all come together so good that it becomes a fashion trend? Who choses the dress, contact the designer? How the makeup is going to look like, the hair style, the jewelry? If you start to question it you will see, getting ready for an Oscars night is not that simple and easy.
2021 (Virtual) Red Carpet Season is open!
The responsible for the magic? The Celebrity Stylist. Still little known, the profession has gained more recognition in recent years and, especially in 2020, when the rare moments of behind-the-scenes and pre-carpet prep started to be shared all over social media.
And for the International Women's Day, we have compiled a list of the top 7 female celebrity stylists in Hollywood. Who are behind the most notable outfits of our favorite movie stars and who deserves your follow on Instagram now:
Elizabeth Stewart @elizabethstewart1
The LA-based stylist is responsible for the perfect look of some of the most prestigious actors in the industry like Amanda Seyfried, Rebel Wilson, Zoey Deutch and Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot. Plus, she’s the one to blame about the Viola Davis (most commented) gown at the last Golden Globes. And on Stewart’s IG you will find a lot of good and fun behind-the-scenes moments staring our divas: Cate Blanchett and eternal pretty woman, Julia Roberts!
Viola Davis' 2021 Golden Globes fashion moment and gown by designer Claude Kameni.
Samantha McMillen @samanthamcmillen_stylist
Also based in LA, the stylist started out interning at magazines and doing PR for fashion brands. Today, her celebrity clientele includes Star Wars actress, Daisy Ridley, Elle and Dakota Fanning, Mark Ruffalo, Ryan Gosling, Brie Larson, Evan Rachel Wood, Chris Hemsworth, Michelle Pfeiffer and yes, she dressed Jodie Foster in (that “comfy at home” pajama style) Prada for the Golden Globes too.
Elle Fanning in Gucci at the 2021 Golden Globes
Ilaria Urbinati @ilariaurbinati
Have you ever had the curiosity to know who’s behind Hollywood's best-dressed men? Her name is Ilaria Urbinati (yes, a woman!) and she is one of the greatest in the business - being featured on The Hollywood Reporter’s “Most Powerful Stylists” list six years in a row!
Urbinati clients have included Dwayne Johnson, Armie Hammer, Chris Evans, Donald Glover, Rami Malek, Tom Hiddleston, Bradley Cooper and Riz Ahmed. And besides dressing up these gorgeous superstars, the stylist has created a men's lifestyle site: Leo. Named after her son, the project (that came into life during and as result of pandemic times) encompasses fashion, culture, food, booze, travel, fitness and sports.
Superheroes need help from a Stylist too: Chris Evans in a custom Salvatore Ferragamo suit
at the 2019 Oscars
Kate Young @kateyoung
The New York-based stylist is one of the most in-demand professionals in Hollywood and you’ve probably seen her work before. Her celebrity clients include a list of the most beautiful women we watch in the big screen, such as: Margot Robbie, Dakota Johnson, Selena Gomez, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, Sienna Miller, Nina Dobrev, and Sophie Turner.
Margot Robbie in Chanel at the 2021 Golden Globes
Rebecca Corbin-Murray @rebeccacorbinmurray
Los Angeles and London-based, Rebecca Corbin-Murray has become the red carpet’s most influential British stylist and is known as the go-to for British actresses. On Rebecca’s IG you will find glamorous moments of her celebrity clientele that includes Lily James, Gabriella Wilde, Jenna Coleman, Gemma Chan, Raffey Cassidy, Florence Pugh, and Aisling Franciosi.
Gemma Chan in a pink ruffled Valentino gown at the 2019 Academy Awards
Leslie Fremar @lesliefremar
I bet you already know who's the actress I’m always looking forward to see at the #RedCarpet, right? Yes! Charlize (F**!!) Theron. And every time I get impressed by the stunning Dior gowns and all the other impeccable looks chosen by her longtime stylist, Leslie Fremar.
Fremar’s client list includes other movie icons like: Jennifer Connelly, Julianne Moore, Lea Seydoux, Taylor Russell and Nicola Peltz.
Charlize Theron in a custom Dior Haute Couture gown (of course) at the 2016 Oscars
Petra Flannery @petraflannery
Last but not least, and also dominating the Hollywood fashion world: LA-based stylist, Petra Flannery. Known for creating bold and atypical red carpet looks for a best-dressed list of celebrities, including: Kate Bosworth, Hunter Schafer, Renée Zellweger, Reese Witherspoon, Emilia Clarke, Jodie Smith, Zoe Saldana, Emma Stone and Amy Adams.
Renée Zellweger in a gorgeous black Giorgio Armani Privé gown at the 2021 GG
You can also follow this year's Awards-Season complete coverage on our Facebook and Twitter pages - during all the shows. Next to add to your calendar, by the way, is March 21: Writers Guild of America Awards ceremony.
*Photo credits: Getty Images
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