The woman behindAnne Hathaway’s “fashion renaissance” is getting her flowers.The Hollywood Reporterjust unveiled their picks for this year’s25 Most Powerful Stylistsin Hollywood, and on that list is Hathaway’s superstar stylist, Erin Walsh.Walsh, whose first fashion job was atVogueand who also dresses stars likeSarah Jessica Parkerand Ashley Park, is credited with aiding in a “glorious comeback” for Hathaway in the fashion world, but it was no surprise toThe Devil Wears Pradastar.“Erin sees my idiosyncrasies as a strength…Maybe there was initial confusion with me because I was introduced to the world as a teenaged princess, but I never actually connected to things that are ‘sweet’ and ‘pretty’ — no shade at all for those wonderful options. I love the right risk, as does she,” Hathaway toldTHR.Some of those “right risks” include the corseted Versace puffer she wore to Sundance, theall-leopard Valentino lookshe wore to Couture Fashion Week and themulticolored polka-dot Christopher John Rogers serveshe sported toThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert.When asked about the honor, not only in the most recentTHRissue, but fashion media at large, Walsh said, “It’s surreal to feel something really register in the cultural zeitgeist — there is something quite magical that really resonates with the public in what we do together.“Getty (3)Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Hathaway also praised the stylist for their working relationship. “I’ve never had this much fun — and [fashion is] supposed to be fun, right.“Beyond Walsh, the publication praised 24 other fashion trailblazers and named Elizabeth Stewart 2023’s stylist of the year.Stewart, who is most known for her work withCate Blanchett, was the guiding light that aided her Oscar-winning client todress sustainablyfor herTáraward season red carpet run— including Blanchett’s numeroushigh-fashion rewearsand recycled fashion looks.Yotam Shwartz; Obidi Nzeribe / The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood Reporteralso notedZendaya,Kerri WashingtonandMegan Thee Stallions' stylistLaw Roachas one of its most powerful stylists despitehis shocking retirement announcementearlier this month.Jodie Turner-Smith’sstylists Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald secured a spot on the coveted cover, as didSydney Sweeney,Sadie SinkandKelsea Ballerini’s stylist Molly Dickson, who recalled a valuable lesson Sweeney taught her about the job of a stylist.“One of my first fittings with Sydney five years ago, she was choosing very different styles for each event. I said, ‘You have to pick a lane,’ and she said, ‘I play different roles for my job. I don’t want to pick a lane,’ and that stuck with me,” Dickson shared.The woman who dressedAustin Butler’sElvispress run, Sandra Amador, got a spot on the list alongside cover starAngela Bassettand her stylist Jennifer Austin. Plus, the stylist dressing all the future fashion darlings — likeTaylor RussellandAnya Taylor Joy— Ryan Hastings got his name in the story.Jordan Johnson, who helpedMichelle Yeohquietly outdress her way into an Oscar, won a spot, and so did the stylist who createdRihanna’sinternet-breakingSuper Bowl Halftime Performance look, Jahleel Weaver.The rest of the list includes stylists dressing everyone fromMichael B. JordantoElle Fanning,Reese WitherspoonandAdele, allowing a usually behind-the-curtain occupation to get its time in the cultural spotlight.
The woman behindAnne Hathaway’s “fashion renaissance” is getting her flowers.
The Hollywood Reporterjust unveiled their picks for this year’s25 Most Powerful Stylistsin Hollywood, and on that list is Hathaway’s superstar stylist, Erin Walsh.
Walsh, whose first fashion job was atVogueand who also dresses stars likeSarah Jessica Parkerand Ashley Park, is credited with aiding in a “glorious comeback” for Hathaway in the fashion world, but it was no surprise toThe Devil Wears Pradastar.
“Erin sees my idiosyncrasies as a strength…Maybe there was initial confusion with me because I was introduced to the world as a teenaged princess, but I never actually connected to things that are ‘sweet’ and ‘pretty’ — no shade at all for those wonderful options. I love the right risk, as does she,” Hathaway toldTHR.
Some of those “right risks” include the corseted Versace puffer she wore to Sundance, theall-leopard Valentino lookshe wore to Couture Fashion Week and themulticolored polka-dot Christopher John Rogers serveshe sported toThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
When asked about the honor, not only in the most recentTHRissue, but fashion media at large, Walsh said, “It’s surreal to feel something really register in the cultural zeitgeist — there is something quite magical that really resonates with the public in what we do together.”
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Hathaway also praised the stylist for their working relationship. “I’ve never had this much fun — and [fashion is] supposed to be fun, right.”
Beyond Walsh, the publication praised 24 other fashion trailblazers and named Elizabeth Stewart 2023’s stylist of the year.
Stewart, who is most known for her work withCate Blanchett, was the guiding light that aided her Oscar-winning client todress sustainablyfor herTáraward season red carpet run— including Blanchett’s numeroushigh-fashion rewearsand recycled fashion looks.
Yotam Shwartz; Obidi Nzeribe / The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporteralso notedZendaya,Kerri WashingtonandMegan Thee Stallions' stylistLaw Roachas one of its most powerful stylists despitehis shocking retirement announcementearlier this month.
Jodie Turner-Smith’sstylists Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald secured a spot on the coveted cover, as didSydney Sweeney,Sadie SinkandKelsea Ballerini’s stylist Molly Dickson, who recalled a valuable lesson Sweeney taught her about the job of a stylist.
“One of my first fittings with Sydney five years ago, she was choosing very different styles for each event. I said, ‘You have to pick a lane,’ and she said, ‘I play different roles for my job. I don’t want to pick a lane,’ and that stuck with me,” Dickson shared.
The woman who dressedAustin Butler’sElvispress run, Sandra Amador, got a spot on the list alongside cover starAngela Bassettand her stylist Jennifer Austin. Plus, the stylist dressing all the future fashion darlings — likeTaylor RussellandAnya Taylor Joy— Ryan Hastings got his name in the story.
Jordan Johnson, who helpedMichelle Yeohquietly outdress her way into an Oscar, won a spot, and so did the stylist who createdRihanna’sinternet-breakingSuper Bowl Halftime Performance look, Jahleel Weaver.
The rest of the list includes stylists dressing everyone fromMichael B. JordantoElle Fanning,Reese WitherspoonandAdele, allowing a usually behind-the-curtain occupation to get its time in the cultural spotlight.
source: people.com
