The highly anticipatedSuitsspinoff,Suits: L.A., is officially bringing back one of the most classicSuitselements. Following the resurgence ofSuitson streaming platforms, the popularity of the legal drama was enough to warrant an exciting new spinoff that will follow a set of new characters in Los Angeles, with storylines that are likely heavily inspired by one ofthe best legal dramas. WhileSuits: L.A.may not focus on originalSuitscharacters, it will feature one other important factor of the original series.
Suitsstands out for its invigorating storylines and characters, but it is also vital to recognize its brilliance in costume design. As fashion was integral to the show, it makes sense thatSuits: L.A.’s fashion design will be fundamental to the presentation of its own characters. Even though theSuitsspinoffwill feature entirely new stories, it will pay homage to its flagship series in the best way possible. Fashion will also be central toSuits: L.A. and while the two shows may be different, the spinoff’s characters will share a common trait with their predecessors among their differences.
Suits’ Costume Designer Jolie Andreatta Also Worked On Suits: L.A.
Costume Design Is Integral To The Characters
A recent interview betweenEWand the cast ofSuits: L.A.revealed thatSuits: L.A.’s costume designer was Jolie Andreatta, who also worked onSuits. As the cast described their character’s fashion and personal styles, they also praised Andreatta, who they say introduced them to the world of expensive designer brands. Stephen Amell, who plays Ted Black in the series, even joked about the high quality of some of the clothes he was wearing, saying,“I didn’t know that there were varying degrees of how nice a collar could be until recently.”
Each character’s fashion was made to represent their personality. When Lex Scott Davis, who plays Erica Rollins inSuits: L.A., spoke about her character’s style, she attributed her expensive taste to Andreatta. She also described her character’s style as having some edge to it. As inSuits,every main character inSuits: L.A.follows a strict dress code at work. The differences between each suit and skirt highlight the detail that goes into Andreatta’s work, as she uses fashion to distinguish the characters' personalities.
Suits: L.A. Keeping Suits’ Visual Style Is A Great Start For The Spinoff
The Fashion Styles Connects Suits L.A. To The Franchise
SinceSuits: L.A.will feature an entirely new set of characters, storylines and location,keepingSuits' visual style will strongly anchor the spinoff. While fashion is not usually the central focal point in legal crime dramas, it was so important toSuitsthat they named the show after the most common clothing piece in the series, a suit. HavingSuits: L.A.follow this trend not only continuesSuits' tradition of having its characters be known for their impeccable fashion sense but also highlights the franchise’s attention to detail.
While fashion is not usually the central focal point in legal crime dramas, it was so important toSuitsthat they named the show after the most common clothing piece in the series, a suit.
AsSuits: L.A.will be quite different fromSuits, having a familiar fashion style between the two shows might also encourage fans ofSuitsto watch the new spinoff. The show could appeal visually to old fans while attracting new fans as well with its Los Angeles scenery. It will likely be hard to match thecult status thatSuitsreceived over its 9 seasons on air, and later on streaming, but a detailed fashion style is a good place to start.
Why Suits’ Costume Design Was Such An Important Part Of The Show
Fashion Was Important In The Representation Of The Characters
Suitswas always about the presentation of the charactersand the image they wanted to convey to others. As members of a top law firm, it makes sense that characters like Harvey, Louis, and Jessica were always clad in well-fitting designer clothes. They wanted to attract expensive clients, so it was important to dress well as representations of their firm. AsSuits' firm changed its name many times over the years, it was important to have the characters' fashion be constant amid the changes, as fashion was their way of representing themselves.
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Patrick J. Adam’s Mike Ross is another great example of the power of fashion in representing a character. Mike was using his limited knowledge of fashion to persuade his colleagues at Pearson Hardman that he was a lawyer. While Mike did have the necessary knowledge to present himself as a lawyer in court and in the office, his facade was built around his clothes. With Harvey’s help, Mike was able to blend in with his colleagues at Pearson Hardman by adapting his style of fashion to theirs.Suits: L.A.will likely be heavily inspired by the fashion stories ofSuits.
Suits LA
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Suits LA follows Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor who now represents influential clients in Los Angeles. As his law firm faces a critical juncture, Ted must navigate the challenges of a role he once disdained, balancing moral dilemmas with the demands of high-stakes legal battles.
