Every few years, a new wave of power stylists emerge into the zeitgeist. You might not know their names, but you’ve definitely seen their work. Some of the most famous bodies of the moment count on these creatives to craft their style and launch them into the stratosphere, personal brand first. They're the ones who are shaping the visual language of today through their celebrity clients and editorial work, which immediately get shared, discussed and dissected by the wider public.
They're responsible for pop-princess rebrands, personal style glow-ups, and some of the most notable magazine covers of the past year. This group of stylists' commitment to their clients goes beyond just styling them for an event; it span all facets of their visual identity, and the bonds go deep. From visionaries like Dara Allen, who is responsible for the style evolution of Hunter Schafer and Addison Rae, to Doechii’s Sam Woolf—the Australian who has helped catapulted the rap superstar to fashion icon status—and editorial stylists like Dogukan Nesanir and Marika-Ella Ames, these are the new class of stylists whose voices, translated through clothing, are world-building and thought-provoking in their execution.
Below, we’re spotlighting some of these next-generation stylists and creatives to follow immediately.
Danyul Brown
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British-born celebrity stylist Danyul Brown boasts a client list of names like Lisa Rinna, Amelia Gray, and Alix Earle, to name a few. Currently based in Los Angeles, Brown cut his teeth at Alexander McQueen before becoming one of the most sought after celebrity stylists for It girls of the moment. Brown’s work, especially with Rinna, is campy and out there, while with her model daughter Gray, we see a more polished, off-beat, and youthful approach.
Katie Qian
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Known for her penchant for innovative layering and bold silhouettes, Katie Qian is the celebrity stylist behind many of Tyla’s iconic pop-star looks. From her Trompe o’loeil custom Balmain Met Gala look last year to her on-stage moments at Coachella this year, Qian has mastered the way of infusing Tyla’s South African roots into her modern pop-princess aesthetic.
Chris Horan
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Who is the man behind Charli XCX’s deeply-perfect style glow-up? That would be Chris Horan, the pop-sensation’s personal stylist whose client list includes, alongside XCX, Christina Aguilera and Barbie Ferreira. Horan has perfected an undone, cool girl effect through his work, where every look he creates exudes a sense of effortlessness.
Amir Dayi
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Emerging celebrity and fashion stylist Amir Dayi works with the likes of Rihanna and Anok Yai to bring his conceptual visions to life. Having assisted Rihanna’s stylist, Jahleel Weaver, Dayi’s eye has been honed by the best, and lately, he’s been delivering one sculptural fashion moment for Yai after another, whether styling her in John Galliano F/W 1994 for The Fashion Awards or a sculptural Marni gown for the 2025 Oscars.
Genesis Webb
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Best known for her work styling Chappell Roan, LA-based Genesis Webb is a young force of fashion (and Coveteur girl). Alongside her baroque and genre-bending looks for Roan, which includes working closely with her favoured brands like Alexander McQueen, Valentino, Dilara Findikoglu and a rolodex of emerging independent designers on custom looks. Webb also frequently works with BLACKPINK’s Lisa Manoban, creating off-beat and avant garde moments on both the red carpet and cover shoots that are rooted in opulence, femininity, and fantasy.
Sam Woolf
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Australian-born stylist Sam Woolf is the name responsible for Doechii’s impeccable style, and the genius behind some of her most memorable looks. Think: Thom Browne army at the Grammy’s, her barefoot look for the Chloé show, and her sculptural Valentino couture look for The Grand Diner du Louvre in Paris. Woolf’s approach is both modern and sexy, while keeping the rapper’s individual style cues at the forefront.
Jared Elner
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Jared Elner’s work is most commonly recognized through Sabrina Carpenter right now, whose bedazzled lingerie onstage has featured in countless viral social media moments. Outside of her viral tour looks, Elner’s client list includes Emma Chamberlain and Rachel Sennott, who he regularly dresses in eye-catching column dresses and sleek, ultra-feminine silhouettes.
Marika-Ella Ames
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NYC-based stylist and creative consultant Marika-Ella Ames is a leading voice in fashion. With a knack for incorporating her Jamaican-British heritage into today’s fashion landscape, Ames was named as one of the industry’s ‘new wave’ of creatives by the British Fashion Council. Her work can be found on the cover of your favourite indie print magazines, such as ICE and Pop, and in the shows of emerging designers like Jawara Alleyne.
Dogukan Nesanir
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Dogukan Nesanir AKA Dogi is a Turkish-German Paris-based stylist and creative who has worked with names such as Miley Cyrus, Juliette Binoche and Troye Sivan. His editorial work is grounded in a mission to build a seat at the table for others just as he did for himself, which is reflected back through his choices of casting and silhouette, creating a diverse landscape via imagery to further pry open important conversations around body diversity in the fashion landscape.
SkullSqwat
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LA-based Bailey Quinones, AKA SkullSqwat, is the name behind Gabbriette and Quenlin Blackwell’s modern gothic looks. Her alternative, ultra-dark styling moments have been responsible for some of the It-girls’ best looks to date, like Blackwell’s perfect Vivienne Westwood look for the 2025 Oscars, and Gabriette’s countless all-black ensembles, from her plunging Margiela dress at the BoF awards in 2024 to her Saint Laurent stocking dress for the brands F/W 25 show.
Dara Allen
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As the fashion editor at Interview Magazine, Dara Allen’s penchant for archival fashion is translated onto the perfect muse in Hunter Schafer, creating the ultimate style duo. From archival runway Prada looks on Schafer to that custom Claire Sullivan look on Addison Rae at the VMAs, Allen is a force of fashion.
