The highly anticipated Suits spinoff, the best legal dramas. While Suits: L.A. may not focus on original Suits characters, it will feature one other important factor of the original series.

Suits stands 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 that Suits: L.A.'s fashion design will be fundamental to the presentation of its own characters. Even though the Suits spinoff will feature entirely new stories, it will pay homage to its flagship series in the best way possible. Fashion will also be central to Suits: 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

Harvey and Mike walking together in Suits Season 6

A recent interview between EW and the cast of Suits: L.A. revealed that Suits: L.A.'s costume designer was Jolie Andreatta, who also worked on Suits. 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 in Suits: 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 in Suits, every main character in Suits: 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

Stephen Amell as Ted Black sitting in an office chair near windows in Suits LA

Since Suits: L.A. will feature an entirely new set of characters, storylines and location, keeping Suits' visual style will strongly anchor the spinoff. While fashion is not usually the central focal point in legal crime dramas, it was so important to Suits that they named the show after the most common clothing piece in the series, a suit. Having Suits: L.A. follow this trend not only continues Suits' 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 to Suits that they named the show after the most common clothing piece in the series, a suit.

As Suits: L.A. will be quite different from Suits, having a familiar fashion style between the two shows might also encourage fans of Suits to 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 the cult status that Suits received 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

Suits was always about the presentation of the characters and the image they wanted to convey to others. As 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. As Suits' 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 of Suits.

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Release Date
February 23, 2025
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NBC
Writers
Aaron Korsh
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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.

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