The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word STYLISTS
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What does STYLISTS mean?
STYLISTS noun- Designer.
- Hairdresser.
- A writer or speaker distinguished for excellence or individuality of style; one who cultivates, or is a master or critic of, literary style.
- An artist who has a particular distinctive style.