Designer Justice: How ‘Suits LA’ Is Revolutionizing Legal Drama Fashion
In the sun-drenched landscape of Los Angeles, where fashion and entertainment collide with the precision of a perfectly tailored Tom Ford suit, NBC’s latest offering “Suits LA” is preparing to make its sartorial statement. As your faithful fashion correspondent who had the privilege of visiting the set, I can confirm that the marriage of legal drama and style consciousness remains deliciously intact.
On a crystalline January morning, I found myself transported into a world where power dressing isn’t just a fashion statement—it’s armor. The set, a gleaming California courtroom, could easily be mistaken for a runway, with actors sporting what can only be described as judicial couture. Under the masterful direction of Anton Cropper, even a call for “venom” feels like a fashion week directive.
For those who haven’t been keeping up with their streaming metrics (darling, where have you been?), the original “Suits” has become the unexpected style phenomenon of 2023. After migrating to Netflix, it didn’t just break records—it shattered them, claiming the crown for most consecutive weeks at Nielsen’s streaming summit. One can’t help but wonder if Meghan Markle’s Rachel Zane and her parade of pencil skirts had something to do with this resurgence.
Enter Stephen Amell as Ted Black, stepping into the impossibly polished shoes left by Gabriel Macht’s Harvey Specter. Amell brings a distinctly West Coast energy to the proceedings, though his character’s wardrobe maintains that essential edge of East Coast sophistication. The flashbacks to New York—shot with all the moody glamour of a September issue editorial—showcase Black in what can only be described as prosecutor-chic, a look that seamlessly transitions to his current iteration as Hollywood’s legal darling.
However, darlings, let’s address the elephant in the fitting room: “Suits LA” faces the unenviable task of measuring up to its predecessor’s impeccable tailoring. While the original series may have occasionally ventured into familiar territory, it maintained its allure through its character dynamics and razor-sharp aesthetic. The question remains: Can this California spin-off capture the same magnetic appeal that had audiences binge-watching its predecessor in their finest loungewear?
“Suits LA” premieres February 23rd on NBC, promising weekly doses of legal drama dressed in the finest California business attire. Whether it will achieve the same cult status as its New York counterpart remains to be seen, but one thing is certain—the costume department hasn’t lost its touch.
