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the catwalk WHAT WILL REPLACEAS THE MOST “EMPIRE”
TV SHO?WFASHIONABLE Our odds-on favorite to
inherit the throne abdicated by Don
Draper and his pocket-squared ilk,
These four contenders loom large and it’s not just because Lee Daniels’
series landed two costume design
Emmy nominations right out of the
“THE ROYALS” gate. And it’s only partly because
the Lyons’ den is teeming with
We have to admit that the first season of E! deliciously over-the-top wardrobe
Entertainment Television’s soapy series, centered on a fictional choices — think Lucious (Terrence
modern-day British royal family, was barely on our radar when it debuted Howard) with his deep bench of neck
in March, but with Elizabeth Hurley as a cleavage-baring Queen Helena, scarves, ascots and pocket squares;
whose go-to designers include Victoria Beckham, Vera Wang and Dolce Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) and her
& Gabbana; a Goth-tinged, mini-skirted Kate Middleton clone (Alexandra menagerie of animal prints.
Park’s Princess Eleanor); and a royal dandy (Jake Maskell) whose taste It’s mostly because the show has
runs to vintage scarves and bold Vivienne Westwood suits, costume proved incredibly popular, making
designer Rachel Walsh is giving viewers an amped-up, over-the-top look at it an appealing partner for fashion
what today’s real royals lack. brands. That style synergy was
evident last month when Saks Fifth
“AMERICAN HORROR Avenue filled the windows of its New
STORY: HOTEL” York City and Beverly Hills, Calif.,
flagship stores with an “Empire”-
The show’s serious — and seriously inspired curation of designer goods,
spooky — sense of style comes as no including studded leather MCM
surprise. Costume designer Lou Eyrich handbags and backpacks (in the
has earned a pair of Costume Designers $1,000-plus range), Jimmy Choo
Guild awards for the show, as well as shoes (including a pair of high-
winning both this year’s Emmy for heeled, animal-print, calf-hair boots
period or fantasy series costumes and priced at $1,895), fine jewelry from
last year’s for miniseries. The potential Alexis Bittar and women’s clothing
double-down game changer for Season from Cushnie et Ochs.
52 | INDULGE • DECEMBER/JANUARY 2016 5? That would be Lady Gaga as the “SCREAM QUEENS”
Countess, she of the glamorous, floor-
length fuchsia gown and the chic-deadly When it comes to making a fashion statement, this “Heathers”-meets-
accessory of a single silver metallic, ”Scream” mashup with “Clueless”-worthy clothes is certainly throwing its
chain-mail glove. Throw in the limited- cat-ear beret into the ring. The comedy-horror centers on a killing spree and
edition fashion collection themed around a sorority house and appears to boast a label count to rival its body count. Far
the upcoming season at Hot Topic in advance of the premiere, fashion magazines (and at least one dedicated
(hottopic.com), and the single-glove-as- blog, Scream Queens Fashion) have been dishing on everything style-related,
style-statement could be back to a level from one character’s two-story, white-lacquered walk-in closet to the high-low
of popularity it hasn’t enjoyed since the mix of brands that appear on screen, including Nasty Gal, Christian Siriano,
days of Michael Jackson. Alice + Olivia and the occasional vintage Chanel handbag.
TV SHO?WFASHIONABLE Our odds-on favorite to
inherit the throne abdicated by Don
Draper and his pocket-squared ilk,
These four contenders loom large and it’s not just because Lee Daniels’
series landed two costume design
Emmy nominations right out of the
“THE ROYALS” gate. And it’s only partly because
the Lyons’ den is teeming with
We have to admit that the first season of E! deliciously over-the-top wardrobe
Entertainment Television’s soapy series, centered on a fictional choices — think Lucious (Terrence
modern-day British royal family, was barely on our radar when it debuted Howard) with his deep bench of neck
in March, but with Elizabeth Hurley as a cleavage-baring Queen Helena, scarves, ascots and pocket squares;
whose go-to designers include Victoria Beckham, Vera Wang and Dolce Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) and her
& Gabbana; a Goth-tinged, mini-skirted Kate Middleton clone (Alexandra menagerie of animal prints.
Park’s Princess Eleanor); and a royal dandy (Jake Maskell) whose taste It’s mostly because the show has
runs to vintage scarves and bold Vivienne Westwood suits, costume proved incredibly popular, making
designer Rachel Walsh is giving viewers an amped-up, over-the-top look at it an appealing partner for fashion
what today’s real royals lack. brands. That style synergy was
evident last month when Saks Fifth
“AMERICAN HORROR Avenue filled the windows of its New
STORY: HOTEL” York City and Beverly Hills, Calif.,
flagship stores with an “Empire”-
The show’s serious — and seriously inspired curation of designer goods,
spooky — sense of style comes as no including studded leather MCM
surprise. Costume designer Lou Eyrich handbags and backpacks (in the
has earned a pair of Costume Designers $1,000-plus range), Jimmy Choo
Guild awards for the show, as well as shoes (including a pair of high-
winning both this year’s Emmy for heeled, animal-print, calf-hair boots
period or fantasy series costumes and priced at $1,895), fine jewelry from
last year’s for miniseries. The potential Alexis Bittar and women’s clothing
double-down game changer for Season from Cushnie et Ochs.
52 | INDULGE • DECEMBER/JANUARY 2016 5? That would be Lady Gaga as the “SCREAM QUEENS”
Countess, she of the glamorous, floor-
length fuchsia gown and the chic-deadly When it comes to making a fashion statement, this “Heathers”-meets-
accessory of a single silver metallic, ”Scream” mashup with “Clueless”-worthy clothes is certainly throwing its
chain-mail glove. Throw in the limited- cat-ear beret into the ring. The comedy-horror centers on a killing spree and
edition fashion collection themed around a sorority house and appears to boast a label count to rival its body count. Far
the upcoming season at Hot Topic in advance of the premiere, fashion magazines (and at least one dedicated
(hottopic.com), and the single-glove-as- blog, Scream Queens Fashion) have been dishing on everything style-related,
style-statement could be back to a level from one character’s two-story, white-lacquered walk-in closet to the high-low
of popularity it hasn’t enjoyed since the mix of brands that appear on screen, including Nasty Gal, Christian Siriano,
days of Michael Jackson. Alice + Olivia and the occasional vintage Chanel handbag.
