15 April 2025 |
Dressing the world’s biggest musicians is no small feat, yet the stylists featured inside 10 Magazine USA Issue 04 make crafting superstar fashion perfection look like light work.
Jahleel Weaver, creative director and stylist
Creating looks that resonate culturally is Weaver’s forte, with Rihanna and Dua Lipa as his top clients, his reach is deep. He’s got the style everyone wants to copy. How would you describe what you do? I do a little bit of this and a little bit of that. A bit of everything.
What place does fashion have in music today?
Fashion and music have always been intertwined. It’s a symbiotic relationship that inspires and influences artistic expression.
How do you work with an artist to build their image?
Any artist I’ve worked with has some sort of idea visually of how they see themselves within their art, as well as where they want it to go. My role is to bring it together to create a cohesive vision that represents who they are in their artistic space.
What’s been your proudest image-making moment with an artist?
One of my proudest moments came unexpectedly. It was during Rihanna’s first pregnancy [in 2022] – the impact of our work together influenced how women viewed themselves during that time. It was incredible to see how something we created resonated on such a cultural level.
Jahleel wears shirt and cardigan by CELINE, shorts by COMME DES GARCONS, boots by LOEWE
What’s the most rewarding aspect of your job?
I find it incredibly fulfilling when my work gets shared and discussed, whether in articles or on social media. Seeing something I’ve created spark conversation is something I’ll never get used to.
What’s the toughest part of your job?
Honestly, it can be quite challenging. All aspects of it come with their own unique hurdles.
What’s your favourite getting-ready track?
Along the Coast by Azealia Banks.
What fashion item gives you the ick?
Ugly shoes.
How do you measure success?
I view success as a personal journey. It’s about finding fulfilment and reaching milestones that resonate with me, rather than adhering to someone else’s definition. Tour looks or red carpet dressing – which do you prefer and why? I actually lean towards tour looks. They’re more challenging due to the functional aspect, but they carry deeper meaning and really add to the artist’s persona.
How do you handle superstar demands?
That’s really the whole job – finding ways to meet those demands while still staying true to the artist’s vision.
If you were in a band, how would you style yourself?
I’d channel my inner Adam Ant.
Taken from 10 Magazine USA Issue 04 – MUSIC, TALENT, CREATIVE – on newsstands now. Order your copy here.
STYLE COUNCIL
Creative Editor GARTH ALLDAY SPENCER
Text CLAUDIA CROFT
Portrait DIEGO BENDEZU
Fashion assistant GEORGIA EDWARDS
Production SONYA MAZURYK
