Finally, Celebrity Traitors is underway. And it’s shaping up to be the perfect game show: high-stakes drama combined with psychological warfare, viral moments (thank you, Alan Carr) and contestants from across the showbiz (think Stephen Fry, Clare Balding and Tom Daley). But unlike many game shows, The Traitors also delivers on the fashion front.
In addition to game playing and conniving cast, it’s Claudia Winkleman’s aspirational knit-heavy, tartan-splashed and punk-infused wardrobe that repeatedly steals the show. According to the producers, this season it’s been taken up a notch, thanks to the starry A-lister line-up bringing their own sartorial A-game to the castle.
In previous years, the Winkleman effect has caused pieces to sell out (case in point, the chunky red jumper from season two or the dark green Bora knit from season three). With the help of her stylist Sinead McKeefry – who also works with her on Strictly Come Dancing – the presenter has carved out a niche for herself. Think monochrome separates, fingerless gloves, boxy silhouettes and oversized fits. Her moody wardrobe reflects the romantic and rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands and castle.
Some pieces return season after season – see Claudia’s signature pair of Spanx or her Hunter wellies. But each series, her statement looks get better and better. We don’t know how her stylist will top the Raey shearling maxi coat paired with Chanel faux fur boots from season three – but if any series promises to deliver, it’s sure to be the celebrity version.
It’s already fulfilled the brief thanks to a mega pair of Givenchy boots and an elegant Chloe military-style coat. So, if you’re looking to inject some The Traitors aesthetic into your autumn wardrobe, here’s where to shop Claudia’s looks from episodes one and two – plus the affordable alternatives from the high street.
Episode 2
Claudia Winkleman is back, leaning into her grunge aesthetic. For the first breakfast in episode two, Claudia wore a striking black, structured, ankle-grazing overcoat from Alexander McQueen– this Uniqlo design looks nearly identical. True to form, she styled the coat with a statement blouse from Cos (this H&M style looks like a great alternative to hers). She completed the gothic look with a pair of chunky black boots – perhaps the same Bottega pair she wore in season two. Steve Madden’s chunky boots achieve a similar look.
Claudia's fingerless gloves have become an iconic styling accessory for the presenter, so it was no surprise to see her wearing a pair for the funeral scene in episode two. She wore a black pair that looked to be from her go-to cashmere brand: Brora.
To match the moody atmosphere of the roundtable, Claudia opted for a red velvet blazer with black lapels, which is a sold out style from Reiss. It would make the perfect partywear piece – and this Reiss design offers a more affordable alternative. The presenter styled the jacket with a silk black blouse with a tie neck detailing from Holland Cooper – this £35 Hawes & Curtis shirt creates a similar look.
Episode 1
Claudia has plumped for one of her most signature looks to kick off the series: a black wool cape from Luxury Family Affair (£763, Luxuryfamilyaffair.com) paired with her favourite black Spanx leggings (£100, Spanx.com).
For a more affordable alternative, invest in this Monsoon cape (£130, Monsoon.com). Claudia accessorised the ensemble with her go-to pair of Johnstons of Elgin cashmere mittens (£90, Johnstonsofelgin.com), in the same grey colourway as seen in the first three seasons.
The monochrome look was elevated by an ivory blouse with ruffled sleeves poking out of the cape. This H&M style (£27.99, Hm.com) will help you replicate the outfit.
For the tense roundtable, where Claudia picked her traitors, she styled her signature black Spanx with a fitted black blazer – I’d recommend this Asos Design style (£65, Asos.com) as a great high street pick – and an ivory blouse with statement neck tie detailing. M&S’s design will help you nail the look (£30, Marksandspencer.com).
The knee-high Givenchy boots are the star of the show with their statement heel and buckle detailing. If your budget doesn't stretch to the designer pair, these from Steve Madden (£245, Stevemadden.com) are just as good.
It wouldn’t be The Traitors without a smattering of herringbone. And Claudia wore a statement Chloe jacket (£2,125, Harveynichols.co.uk) that has a herringbone finish, on-trend funnel neckline and utilitarian cut. A pair of camel twill leggings (which look to be Ralph Lauren trousers (£149, Ralphlauren.co.uk)) and two-tone wellies completed Claudia’s look.
Funnel neck silhouettes are everywhere this season, so it’s not hard to replicate the look on the high street – whether that’s with Asos Design’s herringbone jacket (£65, Asos.com) or Zara’s short trench (£59.99, Zara.com). Leaning into one of her favourite styling tricks, McKeefry layered a ruffled ivory blouse. I’d recommend opting for this Mint Velvet blouse (£99, Mintvelvet.com) under the jacket.
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