¡Prepárense, amigos y amigas! Today, we’re diving into a story that’s as spicy as it is inspirador, featuring our beloved star, Zendaya, and her fabulous stylist, Law Roach. Grab your cafecito and settle in because this tale is all about triumph, fashion, and a little sabor de la venganza.
From the early days, Zendaya, this dazzling luminary, faced her share of no’s in the cutthroat world of high fashion. In a revealing chat on “The Cutting Room Floor” podcast, Roach shared some chisme caliente about how some of the top fashion houses didn’t roll out their red carpets for Zendaya. We're talking about the big leagues here, amigos – Saint Laurent, Chanel, Gucci, Valentino, y Dior. All of them said, "No, intenta el próximo año. She’s too green. She’s not on our calendar.”
Pero, aquí viene the juicy part, mis queridos! Roach kept those receipts (and we do love someone who keeps receipts, verdad?). Fast forward to that iconic moment in 2017 cuando Zendaya stunned on the cover of American Vogue—she had yet to don any of those designers publicly. “She still has never worn Dior on a carpet. She still has never worn Chanel on a carpet. Y ni hablar de Gucci—any press, any appearance, nunca,” stressed Roach.
Now, let's chat a bit about loyalty and long-term partnerships, something that our culture holds dear, verdad? Despite announcing his retirement from celebrity styling over a year ago, Roach and Zendaya remain un equipo dynamico. He’s still the genius behind her breathtaking looks, like at this year’s Met Gala, where she not only co-chaired but also dazzled everyone with not one, but two stunning outfits. First, she appeared in a custom Maison Margiela gown by John Galliano, only to surprise everyone later with a shift into an archival Givenchy piece— también by Galliano.
Pero here’s where it gets even más interesante. The first time Zendaya wore Valentino publicly? It was only after sealing the deal with a contract. Roach once warned, “If you say no, it’ll be a no forever,” and mijo, he wasn't playing. This stance underlines a fiery message about standing firm and valuing one’s worth, even when doors are initially shut.
Este relato no es solo sobre fashion no-no’s turned into oh-yes’s; it reflects the resilience and determination stitched into the fabric of who Zendaya and Law Roach are. It’s about not just walking into rooms you’re finally invited into, but owning them, leaving a trail of admirers in awe of your grace and power.
As we sip the last drops of our cafecito, reflecting on this historia, let us take a leaf out of their beautifully designed libro. Whether it’s in life or on the velvety smooth red carpets, nunca allow early rejections to define your journey. Like Zendaya, use them as fuel to light up your path and sparkle on your terms, leaving a legacy as stunning as a couture gown.
So, the next time you think about giving up, remember Zendaya and Law Roach turning no’s into an unforgettable sí puede. It’s a reminder that sometimes, those who initially reject us may just miss the opportunity to be part of our most brilliant moments. ¡Y eso, queridos, is the real taste of sweet victory!