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Fictional Style Icon: Annalise Keating

By Tristan George October 11, 2018

Annalise Keating is one of the most complex characters I’ve ever encountered in television. But, surprising nobody, Viola Davis always gives 110% in her performance, so there’s a lot more to focus on than just what she’s wearing.

But, it’s still hard to miss.

When I think about modern, stylish, brilliant, powerful women in television, Annalise Keating and Olivia Pope are the first names that come to mind. So, it was no surprise to learn that these two fictional powerhouses are styled by the same person. The two characters seem to have more and more in common as I continue to watch. But, their senses of style are still distinct and completely them.

In Annalise’s closet, you’ll find…

Fictional Style Icon: Jackie Burkhart

By Tristan George October 4, 2018

The nostalgia of That 70’s Show appeals to me in the strangest way possible. Instead, I remember catching a rerun every day after school as I rushed through my homework until one day, it hit my underdeveloped preteen brain that I had finally gotten to the point where I’d seen every episode at least twice. (As I write this, my television-watching habits are starting to make a lot more sense.) So, strangely enough, That 70’s Show doesn’t make me nostalgic for the era it celebrates (that I was never a part of), nor does it remind me of the late 90’s when it debuted (because I was at the age where certain cartoons were even questionable then.) Instead, it just brings me back to a simpler time in my life, one where my biggest concerns were presenting a project in front of my science class and how I could bring a touch of Jackie Burkhart into my wardrobe.

I never expected to love a character like Jackie Burkhart, especially not during my #angsty years. But, it happened. She was selfish, superficial, and a tad annoying, sure, but my god, was she hilarious. And never forget that Mila Kunis was only 14 when she first started filming. ICONIC.

But, most importantly, she jumpstarted my endless love of 70’s fashion. Some of the key elements to her wardrobe that I still appreciate today are…

Fictional Style Icon: Fallon Carrington

By Tristan George September 27, 2018

To be completely honest, the original run of Dynasty was way before my time. So far behind, in fact, that when The CW decided to reboot the series last year, I had no idea it was a remake. What I did know before that, however, was that Fallon Carrington, played perfectly by Elizabeth Gillies, was the queen of all queens.

Fallon Carrington is one of those characters you know is bad news, no matter which run of Dynasty you’re watching. She is s a troublemaker on all fronts. She’s feisty, overprivileged, and manipulative… so why is it that I still root for her? I mean, she is also incredibly intelligent, business-savvy, and ambitious. Maybe there’s a bit of fellow Slytherin bias here, but from what I’ve watched so far, it seems like everyone else is just as bad. So, if I can’t hope for the best for the main protagonist of a show, what’s the point?

Fictional Style Icon: Jessica Day

By Tristan George September 20, 2018

New Girl is one of those shows I just couldn’t give up on as I blossomed into adulthood. It just had a special place in my heart that was rooted deeper than any other show I started in high school. Jessica Day rationalized my level of weird and social anxiety. She made me wish I had an elementary school teacher like her. (And I’m sure school would have been slightly less traumatizing if I did.) She was sweet, fun, and just relatable enough that I’d still want to be her friend.

But, oh, Jess… Lovely, quirky Jessica Day… you lied to me. Dating a guy with the persona of a barely-functioning old man is not as cute as she made it seem. And, who would’ve thought that sharing an apartment with a bunch of guys isn’t that fun? (Spoiler alert: I spent a year living with five grown men. I still live with four of them. We’re only friends when we’re drinking and nobody has fallen in love. Boring.)

Fictional Style Icon: Astrid Teo

By Tristan George September 13, 2018

You have to have seen Crazy Rich Asians by now. (And, if you haven’t, shut this down and run to the nearest movie theater. I can promise you that it will be the most fun you’ve had all summer.) And if you have, you probably became as obsessed with Astrid Teo as quickly as I did. Aside from actress Gemma Chan literally being the most beautiful person I’ve ever set eyes on, Astrid became an instant but unexpected favorite. (Seriously, I did not believe a double heiress decked out head-to-toe in couture would genuinely seem as “down-to-earth” as described. I was wrong, everybody.)

I quickly realized why Rachel said she “always wanted to be her”, but even faster than that, I realized she deserved a spot on this blog. One of the very first things she’s described as is a “fashion icon”, after all.

Fictional Style Icon: Grace Hanson

By Tristan George September 6, 2018

Jane Fonda is a treasure. Grace Hanson is a treasure. Everything about Netflix’s Grace and Frankie is a treasure.

Seriously, I never expected to love a show about two elderly women finding out their husbands are having an affair with each other so damn much, but I do. It’s charming, hilarious, and heartwarming, and if you’re not watching it already, close this page, open up Netflix, and don’t move until you’ve binged all four seasons. You’ll thank me later.

Of course, everything Jane Fonda does is iconic, so it was no surprise at all how quickly Grace Hanson was added to my ever-growing list of fictional style icons. How couldn’t she be? I shouldn’t have to convince you. I’ll let her wardrobe do it for itself:

Fictional Style Icon: Bonnie Carlson

By Tristan George August 30, 2018

I’m pretty much obsessed with Zoe Kravitz. Like, I’m sure if she straight-up punched me in the face, I’d just be like, “Well, at least she touched me.” Creepy? Yeah, maybe, but that’s beside the point. The point is that when I found out she’d be playing Bonnie Carlson in HBO’s adaption of Big Little Lies, I rushed to the TV so quickly it was borderline embarrassing.

It was no surprise that Bonnie Carlson enticed me as much as Zoe does herself. Apparently, there’s just something about mysteriously cool, calm, collected girls that makes me go, “LOVE ME OR AT LEAST BE MY BEST FRIEND PLEASEEEE!”

But there’s far more to Bonnie than that. She’s a spiritual, sensitive, soothing soul that I can only pray gets more screentime next season. Because not only do I adore Bonnie (and Zoe), but also, her offbeat, carefree wardrobe reaches levels of uncomplicated style that I can only aspire to reach one day.

Fictional Style Icon: Miriam Maisel

By Tristan George August 23, 2018

“Everything with Midge starts with an accessory.” It wasn’t very long before Miriam Maisel’s mother, Rose, spoke this truth that I realized how extraordinary the fashion is in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Of course, I shouldn’t have expected anything else from a show centered around an Upper West Side-dwelling 50’s housewife. But, Miriam Maisel– or Midge, as we so affectionately hear her referred to as– still showed out in everything I wanted and more.

Perhaps it’s her funny-girl persona that makes everything about Midge’s wardrobe stand out on screen. Or, perhaps it’s because Rachel Brosnahan just rocks the styles so well. Seriously, it looks like she was plucked right out of the era and sent to us in a time machine. Whatever it is, I’m here for it. I’m here for Miriam Maisel and her wit, her talent, her hard work, and her impeccable wardrobe. (And I don’t care that I’m late to the game this time. I’m just happy I joined in at all.)

Fictional Style Icon: Cersei Lannister

By Tristan George August 16, 2018

Say what you want about Cersei Lannister. Actually, don’t, because she’s my favorite Game of Thrones character.

No, I don’t condone her actions. Yes, she’s out of her damn mind. And yes: I do believe she’s the rightful heir to the throne. And even if she isn’t, guess what? She took it, guys, and she’s capable of doing it all without using big-ass overplayed dragons as an intimidation tactic. It’s hers. Don’t @ me.

Love her, hate her, or straight up wish for her to be beheaded, I don’t care. Just don’t try and tell me Cersei Lannister’s costumes aren’t some of the most gorgeous things you’ve seen on television.

Fictional Style Icon: Willow Rosenberg

By Tristan George August 9, 2018

I never really got into Buffy The Vampire Slayer, so you can imagine how surprised I was to find out that there’s one topic the fandom is really divided on: Willow’s wardrobe. In fact, Willow Rosenberg herself seems to be divided at times, too:

There’s an entire blog dedicated to what the author calls her “ugly” outfits. I’ve come across several Buzzfeed articles ranking her sweaters, some harsher than others. But there’s also a blog dedicated to praising her style, asking What Would Willow Wear?, and dozens of Pinterest boards and forgotten Polyvore sets on how to get the Willow Rosenberg Look.

So, love it or hate it, Willow has certainly carved her own spot in the world of fictional fashion. Fictional style icons are nothing if not memorable. Let’s take a look at what makes her just that.