Empire: Lucious' 10 Best Outfits, Ranked | ScreenRant
Over the course of its six seasons, Empire has managed to teach us a lot. The cut-throat environment that characterizes the music industry, the backstabbing of allies and enemies alike, and, of course, the importance of sticking by your family's side. Sometimes. But the show has also sashayed its way into our hearts through its unbelievable use of fashion and clothes as a means to tell a story. From the shiny bodysuits to the designer heels, Empire does a fantastic job illustrating the personality of its characters through the outfits they carry.
And we're not just talking about the ladies here! Yes, Cookie Lyon has become a fashion icon in her own right. But there's a reason Empire was nominated several times for awards in the best costume category. And that's because all of the characters are dressed to impress - at all times. So let's take a look at another iconic fashionista, Lucious Lyon himself. It's time to rank his best costumes on the show. Be warned, you might be tempted to up your suit game!
10 Blue Is The Most Stylish Color
As you make your way down this list, you'll realize that the music industry titan Lucious Lyon takes the typical and boring suit and turns it into a fashion statement. Who says you always have to go black, brown, or navy blue? The first entry on this list is the perfect example of the character showcasing his style without being utterly dull.
It's not very typical to see a businessman go for light-blue suits. Usually, fear of attracting too much attention and seeming unprofessional are at the bottom of this. But Lucious is not here for your stereotypical notions of what a business attire should look like. And boy, does he do a good job at it!
9 What's In A Tie?
Even when he ditches the attention-grabbing suits, Lucious still knows how to play up accessories to turn an otherwise bland outfit into a show-stopping attire. Every man daydreams about transpiring power, money, and influence. And what better way to do that than to dress like a powerful and rich man?
Take a page from Papa Lyon's playbook and add a touch of unexpected to your boring suits. In this case, it's all about the tie. Lucious knows exactly the kind of man he is, and his confidence shows through his bold fashion choices. Who else could go for a golden, embellished tie and still manage to look this good?!
8 It's A War... A Pattern War
Everyone tends to be a little scared to mix and match different patterns. Unless you have a very specific sense of style, and the confidence to rock pretty much anything, it's hard to go for the unexpected. But Lucious Lyon just so happens to have both of those things in spades, and we are so here for it.
This is yet another fantastic example of elevating the typical businessman attire. The crisp, white shirt is still there. But he takes it up a few extra notches by mixing a brown blazer with flower patterns and a grey, polka-dot scarf. Not many of us would possess the creative mind to put these things together. But it works beautifully, nonetheless.
7 Winter Realness, Thank You Very Much
One of Lucious' signature pieces is the scarf. It's hard to pinpoint a single Empire episode where we don't seem him rock this accessory in ways that only he knows how. And this time around, it works even better because the man looks like he just walked out of a runway during New York Fashion Week.
There's just something about men in turtlenecks that makes the overall handsomeness and class skyrocket. And when you add an embellished scarf to the mix, you have the perfect recipe for a casual yet powerful man who's here to get things done.
6 The Ultimate Business Suit
Everybody takes notes because this is exactly how you want to present yourself in the next business meeting. Do you want a promotion? It's yours. A raise? You got it! The sky is the limit when you walk into a room looking like this. You don't get to number one without looking like number one, and Lucious Lyon gets it.
This is probably the ultimate business suit out there. It's a fantastic way to show that you can be classy while still being you. The pattern in the suit once again elevates the whole outfit, but the cherry on top of the cake is the brown crocodile tie. Not so conflicting that people will side-eye you, but conflicting enough that they will admire you. Check-mate!
5 The Outfit That Launched A Thousand Ships
This one is a pretty neat variation of the blue turtleneck. However, it gets an even higher ranking due to the bold choice of colors. It's not uncommon for men to be slightly scared of going for flashier tones, especially purple and pink. But Lucious Lyon knows that fashion comes in all colors of the rainbow, and there's no reason to stay away from them.
This iconic attire even inspired Jimmy Fallon himself, which comes to show that Mr. Lyon makes waves everywhere he goes. This should be enough inspiration for anyone to revamp their wardrobes. There's more out there than just black and grey, people!
4 Bling, Bling, Bling!
You don't become one of the most stylish men on television without spending some serious money. Even if it's fake money for fake characters, the point is - Lucious Lyon always looks expensive. Even with his most plain outfits, he knows exactly how to make sure everyone around him can smell the fortune.
And one of the best ways to do that is, of course, through very lavish accessories. Lucious' looks are never missing iconic watches and cufflinks. Or, in other cases such as this one, a gold chain. Paired with one of the coolest jackets we've ever seen, this is the level of style you'd expect from Mr. Lyon, and nothing less.
3 Tux Invasion
As we've mentioned before, even when it comes down to wearing the simplest of things, Lucious still makes them look fresh off the Dolce & Gabbana runway. This costume deserves a pretty high ranking because it's quite the outlier in the grand scheme of things. We're used to seeing Lucious rock patterns and colors like no other.
But this tuxedo marks a departure from his usual fashion choices, while still maintaining his scarf trademark. And that trademark is what makes this outfit truly remarkable. Plus, the man looks fine in black and white. And since he doesn't wear it very often, it's quite a pleasant surprise for fans.
2 It's Our Lucky Day
Is there any other man in this world who could wear green top to bottom and manage to not look like a Leprechaun? Not even St. Patrick's Day has blessed us the way Lucious Lyon blessed every soul in this world when he wore this suit. This is perhaps the epitome of a music industry big shot.
The accessories obviously help make this outfit what it is. The details on the tie, the sunglasses, and even the golden microphone in front of him all come together to participate in what is nothing short of an iconic fashion moment. Bless!
1 Can You Feel The Velvet Tonight?
Choosing the best costume worn by Lucious Lyon is an ungrateful task. He has so many iconic looks, it becomes almost impossible to choose the best one. However, out of every single one, this comes pretty close to perfection.
Marrying class and elegance with power and style, we're blessed with a suit comprised of a white short with golden buttons, a bow-tie, and a red velvet blazer, embellished with black and white flowers. Lucious rocks it with confidence only he could have, and he looks like he could buy any hotel he walks into. Overall, the perfect combination of everything Lucious stands for.