Succession is back. And like a host of sunny-faced daffodils, conniving power plays among the most dysfunctional family on TV (which is saying something) are about to spring up left, right and centre. In terms of fashion, it's very glossy, very 0.01%. And at the eye of that particular storm is Shiv Roy, played by Sarah Snook.
When the show was in the midst of its second season, Michelle Matland, Succession's longstanding costume designer, explained how her wardrobe was emblematic of the choices she made in relation to the family business. Working outside of the company in season one, Shiv wore softer pieces in pastels or autumnal hues (she even knotted a silk scarf around her neck at one point), only to trade it all in for crisp and clever tailoring, largely in a spectrum of expensive neutrals, when she joined the family empire in season two. Her hair, initially styled in loose waves, was shorn into a more severe (and perhaps more low-maintenance) bob in the second season.
Speaking to theNew Yorker, Matland referred to this 'new armor': structured, tailored pieces from The Row, Stella McCartney, Armani, and Max Mara. This is power dressing for the modern age, with Shiv (via Matland) choosing clothes with a quiet power, denoting an understanding of personal style and fashion credentials without straying into flashy territory. It was a uniform of sorts - sumptuous yet sensible separates that didn't distract her or the viewer from her ultimate goal: succession.
If she did step out of that box, it was usually for a reason. At her mother's wedding, Shiv wore a white floral dress from Ted Baker. As we noted at the time, there's nothing wrong with Ted Baker. Having said that, a high street brand is a bit of a left-field choice for a woman who has enough money to buy the entire inventory of Net-a-Porter. The only conclusion is that it must have been a kind of middle finger to her ghastly mother, Caroline, played by Harriet Walter. The message? 'I could have worn Oscar de la Renta, but thought, nah you're alright.'
From the trailer, Shiv is singing a similar style tune with classic polo necks, grey tailoring and plenty of neutrals (is she the ultimate 'vanilla girl' or 'vanilla woman'?). In the first episode, however, she wears a tank top and stretch-waist trousers with a caramel-coloured blazer. A bit of a curveball from the woman that looks like she sleeps in double-breasted suiting to allow more time for scheming, but it could be a sign of what's to come as the 'children' unite against Logan.
SEE: The Best Shiv Outfits
1 of 15The Tank Top
If Shiv's doing a tank top, she's doing a 0.1% tank top, which means pairing it with stealth wealth tailoring.
2 of 15The Trouser Suit
Shiv relies on designers like Max Mara, Ralph Lauren and The Row, turning suiting into battle armour.
3 of 15The Means-Business Suit
Shiv doesn't shy away from a high-waisted silhouette - and these power pants certainly mean business.
4 of 15The Sharp Tailoring
Shiv elevates the power suit from day-to-night in a belted plaid blazer dress from Max Mara.
5 of 15The Power Dress
A little sexier than we're used to seeing her - this 'business-in-the-front-party-in-the-back' take on the famed turtleneck is from Gabriela Hearst.
6 of 15The 'Holiday' Top
While aboard the family's yacht, Shiv sports a tonal look that looks very Saint Tropez.
7 of 15The High-Waisted Trousers
The transition to the dark side is complete - while visiting the company, the soft tones and jewellery have gone - Shiv is ready to battle it out with her siblings.
8 of 15The Single-Breasted Suit
Shiv's style may not be ground-breaking, but it certainly makes a statement among the power players in the boardroom.
9 of 15The Polo Neck
Shiv and turtlenecks go together like headbands and Blair Waldorf; this thin-ribbed grey knit was the beginning of a long-standing relationship for Roy.
10 of 15The Power Dress
Known for her dedication to neutrals, this cocktail dress showed a slightly softer side to Shiv. Well, it was her engagement party.
11 of 15The Silk Scarf
In true 'my father's a billionaire' style - Shiv's outerwear wardrobe is built purely for those who are chauffeured.
12 of 15The Cocktail Dress
Channelling Old Hollywood - this ruched gown paired with vintage waves and jewels is perfected with a slick of red lipstick.
13 of 15The Silk Shirt
An autumnal vision in burnt orange - pre-Waystar Shiv is exactly how we want to look this fall.
14 of 15The Button-Down Blouse
Shiv's uniform for season one (notably, where she works away from the family) includes an array of relaxed blouses - mainly from New York's Theory.
15 of 15The Fair Isle Jumper
In the pilot episode, Shiv appears in an uncharacteristically low-key outfit, pairing an oversized sweater (from H&M) with maroon trousers and brown hiking boots.
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