The 15 Most Stylish Moments in "South Park"

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"Chef Aid"
Season 2, Episode 14

In an effort to be credited as the writer of Alanis Morissette's hit song "Stinky Britches," Chef attempts to hire Johnny Cochran for the lawyer's standard $2 million fee. According to Chef, the only feasible way to raise this amount is to whore himself out to every woman in South Park. With that said, Chef throws on his most sexual coat, which appears to have a red and black zebra stripe pattern. What lady could say no that a man in that?

"Crack Baby Athletic Association"
Season 15, Episode 5

Cartman, Butters, Kyle, and Craig all find success when they start up an underground but immensely prosperous business that films fights between crack-addict babies and streams the footage online. And when you're running a successful business (no matter how unethical it is), it's befitting that you dress like a wealthy businessman. Clearly influenced by Gordon Gekko, the suspenders, fat ties, and contrast collars are all meant to dominate the competition, which they clearly do.

"Guitar Queer-O"
Season 11, Episode 13

These days, skill isn't enough if you're trying to make it in the Big Leagues. That's why Stan dumps "Guitar Hero" bandmate Kyle in favor of Thad Jarvis, who has the skill and the look. With his stringy hair covering one eye, black T-shirt and jeans combo, and a perenially slack jaw, Thad was born with a rock star look. If he ever makes the switch over to a real guitar, he might one day be one of the most stylish rock stars of all time. 

"Pinkeye"
Season 1, Episode 7

On Halloween, there's some crazy zombie shit going down at the morgue, so Chef and the children head on over to investigate. Unfortunately for Chef, he gets bitten and turns into a zombie. The only upside is that the transformation changes his Evil Knieval costume into a Michael Jackson "Thriller" jacket, which enables him and the other zombies to execute the song's signature dance in style.

"Chickenlover"
Season 2, Episode 3

No one really respects the "authoritah" of a kid dressed in regular kid clothes. So when Cartman's given the opportunity to police South Park, he embraces it fully. In menacing reflective aviators, official navy police shirt and dark brown pants, he visually represents the long arm of the law, which, in this case, can only reach up to people's shins. Still though, the shins of anyone who doesn't respect his "authoritah" get a savage beating from his baton.

"Chef Aid"
Season 2, Episode 14

As one of the most stylish rock stars of all time, Elton John's guest appearance in Season 2 was of course going to make this list. His wild outfits were just as well-known as his music, and he has Chef to thank for that. When Elton John was first getting his start and struggling, Chef put him in touch with a songwriter and told him to "get yourself some new threads. You know, some slick glasses and shit!" Cut to today, and Elton's wearing an insane all-white outfit with purple stars and some slick glasses.

"Freak Strike"
Season 6, Episode 3

We've already applauded Stewie Griffin's cross-dressing exploits in Family Guy, so of course we have to do the same with Cartman. Unlike Stewie, Cartman wasn't exploring his preferences or pushing boundaries when it came to gender, but was trying to act outrageous enough to "win" a prize on the Maury show. Still though, props for the leopard top and trendy "pixie" cut à la Amber Rose.

"Preshistoric Ice Man"
Season 2, Episode 18

When the children find a man frozen in ice, they figure they've found a prehistoric ice man. But his Eddie Bauer clothes are a dead giveaway that he's only been frozen since 1996, hence his slight grunge look. Larry, the ice man's real name, realizes that the life he used to have is finished, and so he devises a plan with Kyle to start his life over in Des Moines, Iowa, where life is three years behind everything else.

"Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride"
Season 1, Episode 4

Big Gay Al made his first appearance in Season 1, when he presided over a sanctuary for runaway gay animals. He typically appears the same outfit in his recurring appearances afterwards, because who needs to change out of a look this dope? His abstract cardigan almost looks like a neon colored camo, and his wide-wale corduroy pants are perfect for the fluctuating temps of a mountain town. Also, Big Gay Al was doing simple gold jewelry well before the A$AP Mob came along and set the new gold standard.

"The Jeffersons"
Season 8, Episode 7

By pre-dating Kanye West, A$AP Rocky, and Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson's son Blanket might deserve the #Influencer title for rocking this Bird-of-Paradise-like mask. Yes, it's absurd and cumbersome, but there's nothing like hiding out in style. When dudes talk about peacocking to pick up girls, they wish they could look this good.

"Broadway Bro Down"
Season 15, Episode 11

After Randy discovers that taking his wife to the theater will result in her going down quicker than the Titanic, he begins busting out every theater-appropriate look he has. Usually rocking nothing but a simple chambray shirt and chinos, the navy jacket over maroon trousers is an awesome switch to his daily uniform. The camel blazer that he wears to another play with tobacco brown elbow patches is another strong style move that ensures Sharon's definitely going downtown after they leave Denver's downtown theater district. 

"1%"
Season 15, Episode 12

Marc Jacobs made a cameo in this episode, kind of, as one of Cartman's stuffed animals named Muscle Man Marc. Even though Muscle Man Marc is destroyed in the episode, the globally-recognized Marc Jacobs immortalized the doll by getting it tatted on his right forearm. Muscle Man Marc nabbed the third spot in the "Most Stylish Moments in South Park" list, but the designer's tattoo would probably hold down the top spot on the "Most South Park Moments in Style" list.

"Cartman's Mom Is a Dirty Slut"
Season 1, Episode 13

The identity of Cartman's dad is up in the air, but he's pretty sure that Chef is his true dad, meaning he's half-black. Of course, being the ignorant cretin that he is, he starts dropping hip-hop slang, puts on a Flava Flav clock, and dons a flattop wig. We can't be mad at that track suit and four finger ring that says, "Pie." At least in that instance Cartman was expressing his true identity.

"South Park Is Gay!"
Season 7, Episode 8

Fueled by the popularity of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, metrosexuality becomes the latest trend to sweep the town of South Park. All the boys at school and men in the town start to explore their fashion sense, and switch out their plain, stagnant wardrobes for clothes that are more attention-grabbing and bold. They're not the best style choices, and not ones we would advocate, but at least the dudes were paying attention to their gear and making their own choices, kinda.

"Fishsticks"
Season 5, Episode 13

This episode centers around a relatively simple joke about being a gay fish, but Kanye is the only one who doesn't get the punchline. As he tries to break down why he doesn't get the joke, and then seeks revenge on its creators, Kanye shows up in multiple outfits that reflect a few of his style's essential stages. The shutter shades, afromullet, and stylish crew all make cameos (seems like they left out Virgil Abloh), and the self-proclaimed Louis Vuitton Don blesses South Park with his presence at the #1 spot.