Simone Harouche is probably a name you’ve never heard — but whether you’re aware of it or not, you are probably very familiar with her work. Harouche is a celebrity stylist who has had clients by the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Richie and Miley Cyrus.
Remember Miley’s vevo-record breaking, coming-of-age debut Wrecking Ball? Harouche came up with the simple outfit for the video that defined 2013 with memes, parodies and halloween costumes (a Hanes tank top, underwear and burgundy Dr. Martens). Harouche has been styling for seven years and actually broke into the industry with the help of her friend Christina Aguilera. At the time, Harouche was just an assistant, but Aguilera loved Harouche’s personal style and began working with her on various looks. It has certainly been an action-packed seven years, as Harouche was named one of the top 25 stylists in Hollywood.
Since then, Harouche and Cyrus are constantly collaborating on her next big look. Cyrus is involved in every step of the styling process, which Harouche says makes her job so much more fun. It is no secret that Cyrus has an affinity for vintage and beloved designer Chanel, so as bizarre as the songstress’ outfits can get — they’re typically one-of-a-kind, vintage pieces with a price range in the ten or even hundred thousands. When Harouche is not personally styling, she is pursuing her own purse line. Launched in 2009, Harouche creates one-of-a-kind bags made out of vintage, cultural materials and costumes from all over the world.
Harouche says she loves working with Cyrus because she is open to trying anything, especially because it is important for her outfits to be as bold and risky as the music she is creating. Harouche listens to Cyrus’s music and imagines outfits that reflect her new sound.
When it comes to tour outfits, the process is incredibly meticulous. In fact, there are normally multiples of the exact same costume due to the wear and tear that comes with performing almost every night. After a tour or a memorable red carpet look, Cyrus keeps all of her favorite looks in her archives.

Scroll through to see some of Miley Cyrus’s most iconic looks styled by Harouche.