We’ve got a new style crush, and her name is Cookie Lyon. (We’re not the only ones.) The Empire character, played by Taraji P. Henson, is the matriarch of the Lyon family, fresh out of jail after serving a prison sentence and keen on regaining control at the now thriving record label she started with her ex-husband Lucious before she was locked up. Cookie is a woman on a mission who commands respect, and it definitely comes through in her wardrobe.
Through each episode, Cookie turns out some seriously fierce outfits that combine hip-hop glamour with a sophisticated but cheeky feminine polish, and we’re totally in love. Ms. Lyon is never one to skimp on the animal prints or gold accessories, and she always pulls together something that makes us want to raid her closet and clean her out of every glorious fur stole she has.
While her closet may not actually exist IRL, you can definitely take style cues from Cookie. Below, 15 key pieces you can wear to nail the look.
Cookie Lyon
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Cookie Lyon #1
Saint Laurent Leopard-Print Goat Hair Coat, $14,790 at Net-a-Porter
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Cookie Lyon #2
Paige Denim Edgemont Leather Pants, $899 at Shopbop
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Cookie Lyon #3
Rag & Bone Leather-Trimmed Wool-Felt Fedora, $195 at Net-a-Porter
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Cookie Lyon #4
Givenchy Sequin Print Jersey Dress, $1,085 at Farfetch
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Cookie Lyon #5
Hervé Van Der Straeten Epure 24k Gold-Plated Flat Hoop Earrings, $290 at Neiman Marcus
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Cookie Lyon #6
Jimmy Choo Mutya Snakeskin Point-Toe Pump, $775 at Neiman Marcus
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Cookie Lyon #7
Issa Printed Silk-Blend Georgette Gown, $338 at The Outnet
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Cookie Lyon #8
The Kooples Tiger Print Blazer, $595 at Stylebop.com
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Cookie Lyon #9
The Fur Vault Fox Fur Stole, $1,557 at Macy's
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Cookie Lyon #10
Elizabeth and James Tarra Multi Color Rabbit Fur Zip Jacket, $1,495 at Intermix
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Cookie Lyon #11
Giuseppe Zanotti Metallic High-Heel Halter Sandal, $650 at Neiman Marcus
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Cookie Lyon #12
Stella McCartney One-Button Snake-Print Blazer, $840 at Neiman Marcus
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Cookie Lyon #13
Tuleste Enamel Channel Cuff Bracelet, $75 at Neiman Marcus
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Cookie Lyon #14
Stella McCartney Blossom-Print Blouse, $880 at Neiman Marcus
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Cookie Lyon #15
Vintage Chanel 2.55 Bag, $4,750 at Shopbop
