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In the latest season of legal drama Reasonable Doubt, Jax Stewart is still grappling with motherhood, her marriage, and her high-powered career. As an attorney at a reputable law firm in Los Angeles, she often dons suits to showcase how conservative her workplace is. Since she happens to be a partner, when she shows up to the office she must dress the part, sleek suits and not much else will cut it. Derica Cole Washington, the series costume designer did an excellent job last season setting a high precedent for what we can expect from Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi). This season is a minuscule departure. When the season begins, Jax is home due to a leave she took to handle her emotional state following the debut season of the series. Due to this tiny change of location, we get to see Jax in her element at home a bit. This makes for a compelling watch so far, especially as she returns to the office–her workwear is juxtaposed with her laidback house clothes. The clothing worn by Corinealdi speaks to the strength that lies beneath her head scarves, her high-shouldered suits, and kitschy graphic T-shirts.
With her return to office looming, we spot Jax in a grey Alo Yoga blazer coat and athleisure separates for the earliest parts of the first episode. But later on, as she’s cleared to go back to work she has to switch things up. Changing between worlds, home, and the office harkens to how Black women must put on clothing that can be deemed the armor that they wear to protect themselves from the world.
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For her in-office return, an Alexander McQueen rosette corsage blazer jacket in a deep purple hue and matching pants are chosen. This suit is eloquent and spot on–Jax needs to portray herself as someone who has it together even if she’s struggling inwardly. On the outside, this suit is elevated enough to show the partners at the law firm that she is ready to handle whatever comes her way this season. And the hue plays a part in that as well, deep people is a war-ready tone.
Later in the episode, a striking L’agence silk shirt in yellow makes an appearance and so does another blouse in light purple by Frame. Both of these blouses set a unique precedence too. They are detail-oriented and depict that Jax tends to play it safe concerning her workwear. Since she is a woman of her word she has an image to uphold and these tops speak to that wholly.
As the season continues a deep grey Vince blouse and a vintage-inspired New Edition graphic T-shirt are adorned on the titular character. The juxtaposition here alludes to her ability to dress comfortably but also to lean heavily into her workwear when she needs to.
Similarly, another graphic T-shirt was worn previously, a Jimi Hendrix graphic shirt. The tees strike me as ironic–she may appear uptight but her shirts are doing a bit of talking for her: New Edition, Jimi Hendrix, and another Ice-T’s Power album tee are downright fun.
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In episode two, a Sergio Hudson suit comprised of a crepe jacket in light purple and matching cropped flare trousers delves even further into the structured suiting that is prevalent this season. This suit evokes grace anddecoding=”async” src=”https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/morris-chestnut-reasonable-doubt.png” alt=”Emayatzy Corinealdi’s Costumes In ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Showcase Powerful Workwear” width=”400″ height=”225″ />Disney/Hulu
Another switch-up that is pivotal to this season is the inclusion of Morris Chestnut, a new attorney who joins the cast as Corey. Paralleled with the relaxed sartorial inclinations of Jax’s husband, Lewis (McKinley Freeman), Corey is depicted as a powerful new character. His structured and well-tailored suits make this quite clear. While this season Lewis dons a Domrebel bomber jacket in cream with detailed embroidery and sketches. He also wears tees that signal his easygoing demeanor whereas Corey is the polar opposite.
Elements of sophistication are placed in refined ways throughout this season’s wardrobe. Jax appears in a positive light for most of the season too. Her workwear is the most significant in the series episodes just as they were last season because she holds the show together. Grace is shown to this lead character often, and despite this notion, she never misses the mark in her office. Overall, attention to detail and clothing that evokes strength via tailored suits and lengthy trousers is the crux of Jax’s power alongside her intellect and wit. And that is what nearly makes Reasonable Doubt one of the summer’s most fun shows to watch in addition to the topsy-turvy plotlines and the detailed clothing by Derica Cole Washtington.
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In the latest season of legal drama Reasonable Doubt, Jax Stewart is still grappling with motherhood, her marriage, and her high-powered career. As an attorney at a reputable law firm in Los Angeles, she often dons suits to showcase how conservative her workplace is. Since she happens to be a partner, when she shows up to the office she must dress the part, sleek suits and not much else will cut it. Derica Cole Washington, the series costume designer did an excellent job last season setting a high precedent for what we can expect from Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi). This season is a minuscule departure. When the season begins, Jax is home due to a leave she took to handle her emotional state following the debut season of the series. Due to this tiny change of location, we get to see Jax in her element at home a bit. This makes for a compelling watch so far, especially as she returns to the office–her workwear is juxtaposed with her laidback house clothes. The clothing worn by Corinealdi speaks to the strength that lies beneath her head scarves, her high-shouldered suits, and kitschy graphic T-shirts.
With her return to office looming, we spot Jax in a grey Alo Yoga blazer coat and athleisure separates for the earliest parts of the first episode. But later on, as she’s cleared to go back to work she has to switch things up. Changing between worlds, home, and the office harkens to how Black women must put on clothing that can be deemed the armor that they wear to protect themselves from the world.
Disney/Hulu For her in-office return, an Alexander McQueen rosette corsage blazer jacket in a deep purple hue and matching pants are chosen. This suit is eloquent and spot on–Jax needs to portray herself as someone who has it together even if she’s struggling inwardly. On the outside, this suit is elevated enough to show the partners at the law firm that she is ready to handle whatever comes her way this season. And the hue plays a part in that as well, deep people is a war-ready tone.
Later in the episode, a striking L’agence silk shirt in yellow makes an appearance and so does another blouse in light purple by Frame. Both of these blouses set a unique precedence too. They are detail-oriented and depict that Jax tends to play it safe concerning her workwear. Since she is a woman of her word she has an image to uphold and these tops speak to that wholly.
As the season continues a deep grey Vince blouse and a vintage-inspired New Edition graphic T-shirt are adorned on the titular character. The juxtaposition here alludes to her ability to dress comfortably but also to lean heavily into her workwear when she needs to.
Similarly, another graphic T-shirt was worn previously, a Jimi Hendrix graphic shirt. The tees strike me as ironic–she may appear uptight but her shirts are doing a bit of talking for her: New Edition, Jimi Hendrix, and another Ice-T’s Power album tee are downright fun.
Disney/Hulu In episode two, a Sergio Hudson suit comprised of a crepe jacket in light purple and matching cropped flare trousers delves even further into the structured suiting that is prevalent this season. This suit evokes grace anddecoding="async" src="https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/morris-chestnut-reasonable-doubt.png" alt="Emayatzy Corinealdi’s Costumes In ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Showcase Powerful Workwear" width="400" height="225" />Disney/Hulu
Another switch-up that is pivotal to this season is the inclusion of Morris Chestnut, a new attorney who joins the cast as Corey. Paralleled with the relaxed sartorial inclinations of Jax’s husband, Lewis (McKinley Freeman), Corey is depicted as a powerful new character. His structured and well-tailored suits make this quite clear. While this season Lewis dons a Domrebel bomber jacket in cream with detailed embroidery and sketches. He also wears tees that signal his easygoing demeanor whereas Corey is the polar opposite.
Elements of sophistication are placed in refined ways throughout this season’s wardrobe. Jax appears in a positive light for most of the season too. Her workwear is the most significant in the series episodes just as they were last season because she holds the show together. Grace is shown to this lead character often, and despite this notion, she never misses the mark in her office. Overall, attention to detail and clothing that evokes strength via tailored suits and lengthy trousers is the crux of Jax’s power alongside her intellect and wit. And that is what nearly makes Reasonable Doubt one of the summer’s most fun shows to watch in addition to the topsy-turvy plotlines and the detailed clothing by Derica Cole Washtington.
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A24’s The Front Room is a marriage of fairytale tropes like the evil stepmother with the horror fare of religious zealotry that can turn bloody. The Front Room follows Belinda—played by Brandy Norwood in her first return to horror since I Still Know What You Did Last Summer—who is expecting a baby with her spouse Norman (Andrew Burlap). Things aren’t quite what Belinda wants them to be in terms of work and getting their house ready for their bundle of joy. And it gets much, much worse when Norman’s estranged (and racist) stepmom Solange (Kathryn Hunter) moves in and begins to cause a ton of trouble. We spoke to Brandy Norwood and Kathryn Hunter about The Front Room‘s themes, character building, and more.
Nerdist: This question is for both of you. When you first got the script for The Front Room, what aspects of the film made you want to be a part of it?
Brandy Norwood: I thought the script was amazing and I loved my character. I felt like it was a role that could really push me and expand my acting, and I wanted to see if I could pull something like that off. And I haven’t been into the horror genre in a long time, so I thought that it was a perfect way to get back into it.
Kathryn Hunter: When my agent said “It’s a horror movie,” I went, “Oh, no.” Then I read it and it kind of escaped all the clichés of horror. It’s a story about family, about social, political, and racial issues. The horror is vested in those things rather than slashing off noses and fingers. This is an adaptation of the original Susan Hill story, which is itself wonderful, but what [directors/writers] Max and Sam [Eggers] have achieved in the adaptation is really brilliant… I think their work is absolutely astonishing. The characters are so detailed… I mean, Solange just leapt off the page.
The characters are absolutely engaging. Brandy, you mentioned that The Front Room is your first time returning to horror in a really long time. What was this experience like, especially playing someone who is so starkly different from Karla Wilson in I Still Know What You Did Last Summer?
Norwood: I did a lot of work on my role. I worked with [an acting] coach and I was surrounded by an amazing cast. I feel like Kathryn Hunter brought out the best in me! I never knew what she was going to do in any particular part of the scenes, so I had to stay on my toes and react and stay very present. And Sam and Max [Eggers] made the environment and the atmosphere a place where I can feel free to try to do different things.
Absolutely. I find Solange to be so chilling, Kathryn. I know you build a character from what’s on the script page, but where else did you draw from when creating her persona?
Hunter: Max and Sam shared that their grandfather came to stay with them when they were in their teens. And so a lot was based on that relationship with this person who was suffering from getting old, who was magnificent in some ways, and completely terrifying in other ways. So it was listening to those stories. Throughout my life, I’ve had quite close relationships with older people, too. The whole kind of religious and racist thing was something I had to explore and that was very challenging… It seems, unfortunately, extremely relevant now.
That is a sad truth. There are a lot of relevant themes in this movie, like motherhood and wild religious beliefs. But this film also explores the unequal labor that gets forced upon and expected of women in the household. Can you all talk more about how The Front Room tackles this in a compelling way?
Norwood: Belinda automatically feels as though she has to accommodate Solange and to take care of her, to provide a space for her to feel comfortable. And you find her being manipulated and used, and it is a battle and a fight. In every scene, she’s like “I’m fighting for my life, for my integrity, for my dignity.” She’s trying to not disrespect Solange and make her feel like she is a part of the family.
Hunter: The role of caretaker is taken by Belinda because that’s how she is as a person, but also perhaps because it’s a default position with women. So eventually when Belinda comes to free herself of that and says, “I am a mother, but my vocation is in teaching,” we absolutely salute that and it’s a huge catharsis. Did you feel that liberation?
Yes, absolutely. And that’s not the only catharsis that happens in this film. We get a twist that many won’t necessarily expect. What revelations do you hope fans come away with after seeing that moment and this film?
Norwood: I hope they feel liberated. I hope they enjoy the film and find the horror and comedy in it. I want them to see a strong woman fighting for her life, fighting for her freedom, and fighting for her family and just knowing that she can do anything, but she’s not going to put up with everything.
Indeed. What does The Front Room bring to this very varied and exciting current horror landscape?
Hunter: I think it’s absolutely extraordinary and brilliant the way Max and Sam have calibrated the tone. You get scared and then you’re disarmed because it has resonances with all sorts of family situations that we’ve all been in… I think it is absolutely unique and genius.
When it comes to horror, the Eggers Brothers create those tonal shifts, but it doesn’t feel chaotic or uneven. They just kind of ebb and flow right into each other really well! One more fun question for you, Brandy. Would Karla or Belinda win in a fight?
Norwood: I think Belinda would win! Karla was facing hooks and chains, but Belinda was facing the possession of the Holy Spirit. That’s different.
See if Brandy can proudly proclaim that “The house is mine!” when The Front Room hits theaters on September 6.
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Today, Prime Video announced the highly anticipated premiere of Evolution of the Black Quarterback, a three-part docuseries that will debut on September 24. The series, which will be available in over 240 countries and territories, offers a compelling exploration of the history and influence of Black quarterbacks in the NFL.
Hosted by retired NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick, the series takes viewers on a journey across America, delving into the challenges and triumphs of Black quarterbacks on and off the field. Evolution of the Black Quarterback celebrates the rich legacy of these trailblazing athletes, showcasing their resilience, talent, and enduring impact on the sport.
The documentary features interviews with some of the most prominent Black quarterbacks in NFL history, including Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts,
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