Empire is a hit tv show on Fox about the family drama of a hip hop empire. With intense and comical story lines, I am sure not many viewers pay attention to the fashion of the characters. There’s a science to wardrobing in films and movies. After doing my research, I discovered that Costume Designer Rita McGhee, who is also the wife of the most popular producer Timberland, is the mastermind behind the fashion of the characters in each episode. We have Luscious Lyon played by Terrance Howard. Luscious is the CEO of Empire records. His wardrobe consists of powerful, king-like robes and suits, while draped in gold to exude money, power and respect. Rita dresses Luscious in Prada, Gucci, and Burberry. Cookie Lyon is the ex wife of Luscious played by Taraji P. Henson. Her character is raw, flashy and straight forward. Rita dresses her in Balenciaga, Balmain, and low end boutiques because whatever Cookie wears she owns the room. As for the three sons, Rita Dresses Hakeem with the latest gear and sneakers looking like todays hottest rapper because he plays a young hip-hop star on the show. The middle son Jamal, is a singer that is finding his own light between underground artsy and mainstream. As we see his character’s fashion evolve each episode. The oldest son Andre can be seen in business attire similar to his father.
This is the best show around and I love the fashion! Kudos to this family for doubling down on profits from EMPIRE
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I’m urber excited every week for this show. So much talent to share. Excellent wardrobe work, pure talent
I’m relaly into it, thanks for this great stuff!