Presenting Our 2026 Imagemaker Award Winners

InStyle EditorsThu, October 22, 2026 at 11:47 AM UTC

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The person who makes you feel like you’re wearing the clothes, not the other way around; the person who makes you feel more like yourself, rather than someone hidden by hair and makeup; the person who pushes you to the edge of your comfort zone, only for you to find you like it there; the person who makes you feel seen, understood, confident, and listened to. These people are Imagemakers. And InStyle is celebrating them once again. This year, on our third-annual Imagemaker Awards list you’ll find honorees who are dressing the most recent Oscar-winner for Best Actor, painting the face of a 5-time Emmy nominee, and styling the hair of the internet’s hottest Hot Girl, not to mention the costume designer for one of 2026’s most anticipated films. Their work is unique, tireless, trendsetting, and—as their clients will attest—extraordinary.

Ahead, admire the achievements of the nine 2026 award-winners, including our Future of Fashion and Voice of Style recipients, as well as our Woman of Impact, a star who’s using her own image to push Hollywood and shape it into a more inclusive, more reflective industry.

Jason Bolden

You get the best of everything when Jason Bolden is styling. The Chicago native blends classic Old Hollywood polish with modern, unexpected touches that let the client’s personality shine through: A bold brooch here, a shiny satin there, add a feathery flourish and sharp tailoring, and you have his winning formula. Just take a look at the lineup of Hollywood heartthrobs he regularly dresses for proof, including Michael B. Jordan’s stellar Louis Vuitton suit worn for his Best Actor Oscar win; Tyriq Wither’s sexy, sheer Met Gala moment; Josh O’Connor’s dapper Dior looks. Bolden doesn’t only bring his keen eye to dressing his male clients—he expertly styles silver-screen sirens as well, from Miss Chanel No.5 herself, Nicole Kidman, to supermodel Gigi Hadid, and the wickedly well-dressed Cynthia Erivo. The surgical precision with which he approaches styling makes sense—Bolden studied to become a doctor before entering the fashion world.

Tyriq Withers, Dwyane Wade, and Michael B. JordanCredit: Getty Images / CourtesyPriyanka Chopra Jonas, Woman of Impact

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Krrish, Fashion, Barfi—by 30, Priyanka Chopra Jonas was already one of the most successful, bankable, and beloved stars in Bollywood. And she could have been satisfied with that. But her aspirations were bigger than one industry or one region. They were bigger than herself. In 2011, Chopra Jonas took a leap of faith, moving to America to essentially start over, first with a career in music before landing the role that would change everything: Alex Parrish on Quantico. The FBI thriller made her a household name (in this country). She’s since gone on to star—almost always as an empowered female action hero—in Heads of State, Citadel, and The Bluff; she’s started her own production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, and her own beauty company, Anomaly Haircare; she’s written a New York Times–bestselling memoir, Unfinished. Today, she is one of the most well-known global stars, with 92 million followers. She’s been named one of the most powerful women and one of the most influential people in the world.

Chopra Jonas’s efforts to increase representation and visibility for minorities in Hollywood, whether through the roles she chooses to take on, the initiatives she puts her name behind (for example, co-founding the South Asians at the Oscars pre-party), or the causes she fights for (Chopra Jonas is a global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, advocating for girls’ education and child rights), has broken the glass ceiling for a new generation of South Asian actresses. Young brown women have grown up witnessing someone who looks like them, speaks like them, shares the same history and cultural touchstones as them, play strong, ass-kicking females on-screen—an image that will stick with them long into their own barrier-breaking careers.

Kellon Deryck

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There are updos, and then there are the avant-garde sculptures that hairstylist Kellon Deryck crafts for his roster of celebrity clients across red carpets, magazine covers, and music videos. From BFF Megan Thee Stallion’s architectural copper-red ponytail at last year’s Met Gala to Missy Elliot’s serpentine braid spelling out “MISSY” on the cover of her 2019 EP Iconology, Deryck’s hair designs are feats of artistry—and gravity. The Boston-born, Atlanta-bred hair pro owns multiple salons, recently collaborated with GHOSTBOND on a tinted lace adhesive, and has his sights set on becoming a mogul.

Megan Thee Stallion in three Kellon Deryck creationsCredit: Courtesy / InStyleMolly Greenwald

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It’s hard to believe, but Molly Greenwald didn’t always want to be a makeup artist. A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, she initially pursued interior design before moving to L.A. and, on an impulse, getting a job at a makeup counter. It was there she found her true calling—and never looked back. She’s become a force in the industry, beloved as much for her skin-first approach to enhancing natural beauty as for her warm presence. Her work spans everything from magazine covers and red carpets, with clients including Hannah Einbinder, Chloë Sevigny, and Tracee Ellis Ross, to music videos for the likes of Olivia Rodrigo and the Haim sisters.

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Hannah Einbinder, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Chloë SevignyCredit: Getty Images / CourtesyChris Horan, Future of Fashion

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Stylist Chris Horan isn’t interested in just making his clients look fashionable; he wants to make them part of the cultural lexicon. Take his creative partnership with singer Charli XCX: Together they’ve translated her iconic Brat era into a recognizable visual identity—mixing club culture, indie sleaze, humor, and high fashion—that has spread beyond the algorithms and into people’s wardrobes.

The California native got his start in fashion during high school, where he cut his teeth organizing a stylist’s fashion closet on weekends. From there, he honed his ability to craft looks at Nordstrom, then booked his first celebrity client in 2013, Disney star Debby Ryan. Since, he’s masterfully evolved his love of high-octane glamour and sex appeal into an art, helping to reinvent the images of established musicians like Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, and Demi Lovato, as well as establish those of newcomers like Adéla, who flock to him. His ability to break the pop-star mold (what they wear and how they move through the world) is what makes him the future of fashion.

Charli XCX as styled by Chris HoranCredit: Getty Images / CourtesyAmy Komorowski

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Amy Komorowski has become one of New York’s most sought-after names in men’s grooming. A Pittsburgh native who began her career in television production at VH1, Komorowski found her calling after noticing how often male models were overlooked when it came to grooming. Today, her client list includes Adam Driver, Jacob Elordi, Austin Butler, Bradley Cooper, and Andrew Garfield, to name a few. Her signature approach to making stars look polished is all about healthy, glowing skin, natural—nearly imperceptible—makeup, artfully shaped facial hair, and natural texture with just the right amount of zhuzh. Her understated philosophy extends to CIRCA 1970, the minimalist skin-care line she co-founded with fellow celebrity groomer Barbara Guillaume.

Charles Melton, Adam Driver, and Jacob ElordiCredit: Getty Images / CourtesyThuy Nguyen

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Diamond dipped for Nicole Kidman. Blood-red burgundy for Jenna Ortega. Ethereal ivory chrome for Joey King. And bronzed and gold-dusted for Gabrielle Union. Nail artist Thuy Nguyen knows exactly what kind of manicure will serve as the perfect finishing touch for her clients’ red carpet looks. The Los Angeles–based nail artist has been dedicated to her craft since she was 18 (she worked as a nail technician to help pay for college) and trained under Japanese nail artists Tati and Ageha, mastering an array of advanced gel techniques as she rose in the industry. Today, she’s one of Hollywood’s most sought-after nail artists, known for everything from elevated nudes to artfully adorned designs. For more than a decade, she’s also run her own salon, The Cosmo Studio, in Torrance, California.

Joey King and Jenna OrtegaCredit: CourtesyLaw Roach, Voice of Style

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Law Roach isn’t simply a stylist, he’s an “image architect.” Together with his longtime collaborator, red-carpet darling Zendaya, he invented—and now mastered—the art of “method dressing,” giving each project its own distinctive identity. In Roach’s capable hands, the approach isn’t gimmicky, it’s a platform for some of the most iconic looks in recent fashion history, including custom Cinderella gowns, cheeky takes on tenniscore, and archival robotic couture.

While his work with Anya Taylor-Joy showcases a flair for dramatic couture and modern glamour, for other clients, he taps into the modern zeitgeist, as seen in the standout stadium looks Ariana Grande has worn for The Eternal Sunshine tour. Now, with Kim Kardashian on his roster, L.A.–based Roach is bringing his signature vision to another fashion powerhouse. His know-how doesn’t stop at the red-carpet; he’s become a judging mainstay on hit fashion (and fashion-adjacent) reality shows like Legendary, Rupaul’s Drag Race, and, most recently Project Runway, where he delivers constructive criticism and, yes, candid comebacks as he and longtime host, Heidi Klum, search for the next big name in fashion.

Three ways Law Roach styled his longtime collaborator, ZendayaCredit: Getty ImagesTrish Summerville

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It’s never just about dressing characters for Oscar-nominated costume designer Trish Summerville. Her work utilizes clothing to fully flesh out living, breathing individuals. With her vision, a cyberpunk aesthetic, as seen on Rooney Mara in Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Summerville’s first feature), can become a true personality trait rather than just a trend; the extraordinary outfits of Effey Trinket in Catching Fire help inform her overly manicured persona instead of making her look cartoonish. And with the upcoming The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, Summerville will teleport us to the 1970s, complete with leisure suits and bell bottoms. (And those are just a few snippets from her stacked résumé—she’s also worked on Mank, Gone Girl, Weapons, and more.) It’s the thoughtful care that Summerville, who got her start on early-aughts music videos, including ‘Dirrty’ and ‘Lady Marmalade,’ takes with creating these costumes that makes the audience feel like they’re fully immersed in a world rather than just peering into a made-up one.

Costumes from ‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ and ‘Weapons’Credit: Warner Bros. / Lionsgate

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