‘Fit Check
I am still a student of fashion and I still love it.
Law Roach is the most powerful man in fashion.
Roach is an influencer to the highest degree, and his impact is insurmountable.
The fashion community was stunned in March when the celeb stylist announced that hewas retiring.
My priority [was] always to the person [who] hired me.
That was my priority: to check that that they felt great.
Thats been my priority for the last eight years, Roach told Bustle.
I dont feel neglected, but I wasnt the number one.
How did it feel to literally step out of the stylist role and directly into a new venture?
It felt really good.
I think this collaboration with TJ Maxx came at the perfect moment and I feel like I needed it.
And they were very, very much still excited.
That made me feel really good and it gave me a little boost of confidence.
Im in this stage where Im like, Oh, let me try this.
I want to see if Im good at that.
I know Im good atthat.
Youve confirmed you wont be styling anyone for the Met Gala.
What will you be doing that night instead?
I am still a student of fashion and I still love it.
Im a fashion boy.
So Ill be watching for sure.
You have the most unique personal style.
Is there any trend that you would never try?
I dont think theres anything I wouldnt try.
Style is always going to be an evolution.
And Im going through my style evolution now.
Im looking forward to having more time to myself and to be able to try more things.
Ive made so many mistakes and I keep making mistakes, but it helps you grow.
When you look back and youre grateful, even for the mistakes, it helps you just be better.
Is there a certain look you regret?
And thats what really counts.
I have made some mistakes of my own.
I was just like, Woo!
Boy, what were you thinking?
I wouldnt say neglected but I created a sort of uniform for when I work.
My priority is always to the person [who] hired me.
That was my priority: to double-check that they felt great.
Thats been my priority for the last eight years.
I dont feel neglected but I wasnt the number one.
Whats one trend you love right now and one youre ready to retire?
One of the trends I really like is archival and vintage.
But the super oversized, baggy that trend has been a little done for me.
It was really cool, I just think its overdone at this point.
For people looking tofind sales at TJ Maxx, what advice would you give?
I know the easiest way is online but I prefer to go with this process.
What was the last piece you got there?
The last piece I got was a really beautiful womens blouse.
I go all the time, because I get all my essentials there, like underwear, T-shirts.
You see these same things in department stores, but double the price.
So Ive never grown out of that.
You want to drop the underwear brand?
Its very known for being sexy.
You see the billboards all the time everywhere.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onApril 7, 2023
