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Toast the premiere of “Empire” Season 3 with a breakdown of Cookie’s best fashion looks of all time.

1. FAB FINDS: Celebrate Empire’s Return With 10 Cookie-Inspired Pieces

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The beloved Lyon family matriarch returns to the small screen today with the season three premiere of “Empire.” To welcome the award-winning character back into our lives, we’re highlighting her one-of-a-kind style. Shop 10 Cookie-inspired pieces — from patchwork denim to classic leopard print.

2. Floral Bodycon

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Cookie loves a good form-fitting outfit, and she prefers her body-con dresses with a feminine, floral twist.

3. Leopard Print Jumpsuit

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From blouses to jumpsuits, Cookie can’t get enough of leopard print. And when she combines the fierce pattern with a sexy one-piece silhouette, she commands attention wherever she goes.

4. One Shoulder Sequins

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For fancy occasions, Cookie never misses an opportunity to show off her glamorous side. Who could forget this glittering Gucci number she wore to deliver an unforgettable dinner prayer?

5. All Leopard Print Everything

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Before Cookie, we never imagined leopard print could be so versatile. Not only does she embrace the print in various colors, she’s worn every leopard piece from jumpsuits to blouses.

6. Fedora

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Cookie loves her hats, prizing one style in particular: the fedora. She teams the cool headwear with fitted dresses, giving her look an air of mystery.

7. Bold Earrings

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Subtle studs just won’t do for Mrs. Lyon. She prefers flashy jewelry that catches the eye, like these drop-down earrings worn with a feathered Gucci frock.

8. Studded Clutch

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There are no room for boring pieces in Cookie’s wardrobe. Every item carries a dose of attitude. Even her simple black handbags boast tough gold hardware.

9. A Touch of Fur

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Cookie’s one true love, aside from music, is fur. She regularly steps onto the scene in lush fur jackets. But outerwear is only the beginning: she’ll even throw on a fur stole inside the boardroom. For spring, we imagine she’d love the fur sandal trend.

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