In case you missed it this week, Showtime’s hit show Billions returned, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Billions is one of my favorite shows. The writing is superb. The dialogue is probably the best on television. The acting is phenomenal. How could you go wrong with Paul Giamatti, Damien Lewis, Maggie Siff, etc.? And the storylines have more twists and turns that the Merritt Parkway in autumn. Of course every review you read is going to tell you the same things. However, one other item that sticks out to me is the Billions style. Whoever is running the Billions wardrobe department deserves a raise.
What I love about the costume design of the show is how the clothes are so tied into who the characters are. While the viewer is never sure about who to root for, there is no confusion about who each characters is and what they value. I mean, all you need to know about Bobby Axelrod is neatly wrapped up in his famous season one quote, “What’s the point of having ‘F you’ money if you never get to say ‘F you’?”
Today, I wanted to pull al little outfit inspiration based on the Billions style that I’ve come to love. I’m focusing on my three favorite male characters as this is a men’s style blog, but I’m sure one could pull plenty of ideas from Wendy, Lara, or Taylor too.
Chuck
Chuck Rhoades is all business and presents himself with purpose in everything he does. But behind his facade are layers of insecurity and self-loathing. He shields that soft underbelly with a formal suit of armor, a custom three-piece chalk stripe suit. On those days when you need to be at your peak, but might not quite be feeling it, this is the look.
Suit: Brooks Brothers // Shirt: Charles Tyrwhitt // Tie: Nordstrom Rack
Shoes: Allen Edmonds // Belt: W. Kleinberg // Socks: Corgi
Axe
Bobby “Axe” Axelrod loves his family, money, and loyalty (maybe not in that order). He also loves mind games. Nothing throws big money off more than athlesiure in the boardroom. This is the subversive power play.
Jeans: J. Crew // T-shirt: JCPenney // Sneakers: Adidas
Socks: Falke // Jacket: Patagonia // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Wags
Mike Wagner is a man after my own heart. Even though he goes off the rails from time to time, he appreciates the finer things in life (like properly prepared AND properly eaten sushi). He has mastered the upscale business casual look with soft colors to suit his skin tone and suit cuts to fit his frame.
Suit: Ralph Lauren Black Label // Shirt: David Donahue // Pocket Square: The Tie Bar
Shoes: Allen Edmonds // Belt: W. Kleinberg // Socks: Corgi
Three men, three very different styles. Let me know in the comments below which Billions style you are. Are you a Chuck, an Axe, or a Wags. And be sure to check out season three of Billions or catch up on seasons one and two!