"Devastated" Law Roach Speaks Out After Bob Mackie's Death

Zendaya's stylist Law Roach hopes the next Met Gala pays tribute to Bob Mackie, who died Sept. 14. He detailed his bond with the iconic designer on Live From E!: 2026 Emmys.BySep 14, 2026 11:23 PM| Updated 22 minutes agoTagsMichael Kors Predicts the Fashion Trend That Will Take Over Emmys 2026Law Roach hopes the Met Gala leaves no bead unturned when it comes to honoring Bob Mackie. The iconic designer, who in addition to dressing Cher, Dolly Parton and more fashion legends was behind the unforgettable costumes on The Carol Burnett Show, died Sept. 14 at the age of 87. And Roach, who has sent 2026 Emmy nominee Zendaya down multiple red carpets in vintage Mackie pieces, thinks the man should get his due on the first Monday in May. And since the 2027 Met Gala is now missing a theme... "I would love to see Bob as a theme for the Met," Roach exclusively told Live From E!'s Keltie Knight on the red carpet at the 2026 Emmys. "I think the work is incredible and it spanned over 60 years. I don't think there's anyone else who has that huge, magnificent body of work as Bob did." (See all the fashion on the Emmys 2026 red carpet, Law-approved or not.) But Roach wasn't just a fan of the nine-time Emmy winner—and vice-versa. The fellow image architects (whether Mackie knew he was one or not) were also friends. "A few years ago, his PR wrote me and said I was his favorite stylist, and my relationship with Zendaya reminded him of his relationship with Cher, and he wanted to meet me," Roach shared. "I went and I sat with him for five hours and he gave me the most gorgeous gossip about all the Hollywood ladies he would dress."Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images, Randy Shropshire/NBC via Getty Images"After that," the Project Runway judge continued, "he became like a godfather tp me. I'm in his documentary [2024's Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion]. I went to see him really often." So, when Roach heard the news that Mackie had died, he was "devastated." "We are losing one fo the greatest American fashion designers," he noted. "He's way past a costume designer." Which, considering what the discerning stylist has had to say about looks that are too costume-y on Project Runway, is high praise. And of course Roach wouldn't provide any hints about what Zendaya, a past winner and once again a nominee for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for the final season of Euphoria, would be wearing to the Emmys tonight, but here's all the red carpet fashion so far:Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesZendayain custom Prada. Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesOdessa A'ZionMonica Schipper/Getty ImagesHannah EinbinderMonica Schipper/Getty ImagesChase InfinitiMonica Schipper/Getty ImagesJean SmartAmy Sussman/Getty ImagesEmmy RossumKevin Mazur/Getty ImagesDakota Fanningin Carolina Herrera. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesElle FanningAmy Sussman/Getty ImagesMatthew Rhys & Keri RussellKevin Mazur/Getty ImagesEmma D'ArcyRandy Shropshire/NBC via Getty ImagesSelena Gomezin Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesSarah Michelle Gellar & David BoreanazAmy Sussman/Getty ImagesThomas Dohertyin Brunello Cucinelli. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesNoah WyleRandy Shropshire/NBC via Getty ImagesRachel SennottAmy Sussman/Getty ImagesKristen BellMonica Schipper/Getty ImagesLisa Kudrowin Celine. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesSheryl Lee Ralphin Sergio Hudson. Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesJason SegelMonica Schipper/Getty ImagesCailee Spaenyin Miu Miu. Jesse Grant/NBC via Getty ImagesKatherine LaNasain custom Louis Vuitton. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesNoah Kahanin Bode. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesMariska Hargitayin Monse. Jesse Grant/NBC via Getty ImagesColman Domingoin custom Valentino and OMEGA watch. Photo by: Todd Williamson/NBC via Getty ImagesCynthia Nixonin Issey Miyake. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesCarl Clemons-HopkinsMonica Schipper/Getty ImagesDale DickeyJesse Grant/NBC via Getty ImagesFioan Dourifin Thomas Hanisch. Photo by: Jesse Grant/NBC via Getty ImagesShabana Azeezin Sophie Couture. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesJackie Tohnin Georges Chakra.