Let’s rank all of Alan Cumming’s fabulous outfits on The Traitors

The tartans! The kilts! Those playful berets! Which of the reality-show host's dramatic looks slayed the most?

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Let’s rank all of Alan Cumming’s fabulous outfits on The Traitors
The Traitors (Photos: Euan Cherry/Peacock) Graphic: Karl Gustafson

For two seasons now, one of the greatest pleasures of The Traitors, the Peacock reality show about to wrap its latest round, has been watching host Alan Cumming devour the scenery while dressed to the nines in a different fashion-forward ensemble each episode. Sure, we found ourselves getting invested in the social deduction game, and it’s been fun watching the players try to figure each other out, but nothing beats the delight of seeing what Cumming is wearing when he arrives in the breakfast room each morning to announce who was “murrrderred” the night before.

Inspired by the sartorial traditions of his native Scotland, where the show is filmed, Cumming’s tasteful and often playful looks incorporate colorful tartan prints and natural textiles like wool and tweed with a modern twist. For an added touch of drama, he routinely accessorizes his well-tailored suits and smart kilts (some of which come from his own wardrobe) with a variety of hats, gloves, scarves, capes, and brooches befitting a Scottish lord.

We went back and looked at all 20 episodes of The Traitors so far to rank Cumming’s glorious outfits, from merely adequate (because nothing he wears is actually bad) to absolutely fabulous.

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Photo Euan Cherry/Peacock

Cumming returned for the second season of The Traitors dressed to kill in this sublime red velvet suit underneath a luxurious floor-length sleeveless shawl coat in red and black plaid. Look at those sparkly details on the sleeves and that giant fluffy brooch. You get the impression that he could have just stepped off a runway or the set of a magazine shoot. The message he was conveying with this outfit was unmistakable: If you thought the fashions in season one were spectacular, just wait. We can only hope he’ll take things even further in season three.

3 Comments

  • aej6ysr6kjd576ikedkxbnag-av says:

    Never let it be said that I did not once see Alan Cumming in panto, or that he was not great in it.

  • stevenstrell-av says:

    “reality show that wrapped up its latest round last week”Isn’t the finale of season 2 this week?

  • adamthompson123-av says:

    Alan Cumming, the multi-talented Scottish actor, seems to embody a celestial presence that transcends mere mortal realms. With his captivating performances and unwavering advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, Cumming radiates a divine essence that touches the hearts of many. His philanthropic endeavors and commitment to spreading love and acceptance further affirm his angelic nature. In the eyes of everyone alive today, Alan Cumming isn’t just an actor; he’s a literal angel, guiding humanity towards a brighter, more compassionate future.

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