'Empire': 27 of Cookie's Best Looks

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Cookie Lyon's Best Looks

Cookie Lyon quickly became a style icon with the January 2015 debut of Empire. Dozens of episodes later, she continues to dominate. Click through to see some of her most talked-about numbers.

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Season 2, Episode 10: "Et Tu, Brute?"

Cookie makes the turtleneck cool again in a textured long-sleeve dress. She adds pop to the black frock with a massive pink cocktail ring and metallic nails.

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Season 2, Episode 9: "Sinned Against"

The Lyon family matriarch kept warm in an oversized red Georgine fur coat. She kept the rest of her outfit sleek, wearing the fur with black heeled boots.

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Season 2, Episode 8: "My Bad Parts"

Cookie went bold in Balmain for Hakeem's rap battle. She wore the brand's stretch-lace turtleneck bodysuit and lace flared pants, topping off the look with a yellow blazer from the designer's Fall 2015 line.

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Season 2, Episode 8: "My Bad Parts"

Only Cookie can power-clash stripes and brights and metallics. She pairs a muted striped sweater with metallic jeans and ups the ante with an eye-catching magenta handbag and a monstrous light pink Fendi Micro Baguette.

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Season 2, Episode 5: "Be True"

Cookie shows poise with a bit of Sunday best realness in this cobalt blue dress.

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Season 2, Episode 4: "Poor Yorick"

If you were to turn off the lights, look in the mirror and whisper "Moschino, Moschino, Moschino," Cookie would pop up in this outfit ready to clown on you for looking basic. Simply iconic!

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Season 2, Episode 4: "Poor Yorick"

Channeling Rosie the Riveter, she's ready for business with this denim-and-bandana pairing.

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Season 2, Episode 3: "Fires of Heaven"

Cue the "Circle of Life" because Cookie is no stranger to animal prints. She earns her stripes in a zebra Emanuel Ungaro blazer, paired with white pants and a bright yellow bag.

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Season 2, Episode 3: "Fires of Heaven"

Cookie appears to take inspiration from Janet Jackson and Beyoncé in this chainmail piece. She is ready to go to war with her clutch as the weapon.

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Season 2, Episode 3: "Fires of Heaven"

Donning gold like the royalty she is, Cookie channels the King, Elvis Presley, in this marvelous Versace suit that's sure to burn holes in the eyes of plebeians.

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Season 2, Episode 2: "Without a Country"

Rocking a white blazer with chic jeans and her statement leopard bag, Cookie takes relaxed casual to a stunning level.

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Season 2, Episode 1: "The Devils Are Here"

She's ready to take flight in this flamboyant feathered Gucci dress.

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Season 1, Episodes 11, 12: "Die But Once," "Who I Am"

While the future of Empire Records looked uncertain by the end of the first season, Cookie's phenomenal sheer lace-embroidered Galia Lahav frock is all that really mattered.

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Season 1, Episodes 11, 12: "Die But Once," "Who I Am"

Cookie can do no wrong in this printed white bodycon dress.

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Season 1, Episode 8: "The Lyon's Roar"

Fur may not be the most politically correct option but when has Cookie ever cared about what's politically correct?

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Season 1, Episode 7: "Our Dancing Days"

This black-and-white Charlie Jade neo-graphic print dress just adds class and power to the strong presence that is already Mother Lyon.

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Season 1, Episode 6: "Out, Damned Spot"

This leopard DVF jumpsuit serves as another example as to why Cookie is truly the queen of the jungle.

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Season 1, Episode 6: "Out, Damned Spot"

Sorry, Malcolm (Derek Luke) – Cookie's black cape, clutch, and skirt are the true stars in this scene.

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Season 1, Episode 6: "Out, Damned Spot"

When she isn't perfecting the animal print game, Cookie is dazzling in furs of all colors.

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Season 1, Episode 5: "Dangerous Bonds"

Though she looks concerned, Cookie doesn't have to worry about looking anything but fab in this white-hot dress paired with a $3,000 black leather Burberry trench coat.

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Season 1, Episode 4: "False Imposition"

She always goes for a bold look that will leave those around her speechless. This furry magenta piece paired with a floral dress is sure to make a statement.

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Season 1, Episode 3: "The Devil Quotes Scripture"

Even in somber moments on the show, Cookie is still Cookie, keeping her look tasteful and classy while injecting some style with the hat and embellished top.

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