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Saturday, February 4, 2017

Empire season two TV costumes on display...

In Fox Television's hip-hop drama Empire, Terrence Howard stars a music mogul 'Lucious Lyon' who discovers his has ALS and has to decide who from his three sons should be the successor of his successful record label when he dies. Taraji P. Henson plays his fiery ex-wife, 'Cookie Lyon', who after being released from prison wants to reclaim what she feels is rightfully hers. Obviously family and music industry drama ensues.
Original TV costumes from the second season of Empire
Empire season 2 TV costumes
Cookie Lucious Lyon Empire season 2 costumes
Empire season 2 costumes
Lucious Cookie Lyon Empire season 2 costumes
Jussie Smollett Empire Jamal Lyon season 2 costume
Empire season 2 TV costume exhibit
Hakeem Jamal Lyon Empire season 2 costumes
Bryshere Y Gray Empire Hakeem Lyon season 2 costume
These costumes from the hit show's sophomore season were designed by Paolo Nieddu, with costume design assistance from Jennifer Salim and costume supervision by Mary Lane.

This costume exhibit was presented alongside other notable TV show wardrobes at the FIDM Museum in Downtown L.A. on August 9, 2016.

Empire season two TV billboard
Empire season 2 billboard
Taraji P. Henson wears this gilded red carpet awards gown in the second season, which comes with a fur boa by Georgine and a netted veil headpiece complete with crystals.

Costumes worn by Taraji P. Henson
as Cookie Lyon in Empire
Taraji P Henson Empire Cookie Lyon red carpet gown
Empire Cookie Lyon season 2 gown and veil
Empire Cookie Lyon season 2 gilded gown fur boa
Cookie Lyon Empire season 2 awards costume
Cookie Lyon Empire red carpet dress back
Cookie Lyon Empire season 2 TV costume
Taraji P Henson Empire Cookie Lyon season 2 costume
If you're a fan of the actress, you can also check out her Katherine Johnson film costume from Hidden Figures on display.

Meanwhile for more hip-hop-themed outfits, be sure to also check out these Straight Outta Compton movie costumes.

Empire season two TV billboard
Empire season 2 billboard

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