Succession billionaire Roman Roy wore a $13 KIDS top in gripping finale

Succession fans were left in hysterics during the gripping season finale as they spotted billionaire Roman Roy was wearing a $7 children’s top. 

During Sunday’s episode, the tempestuous businessman was recovering from the emotional turmoil of his father’s funeral at his mother’s holiday home when he was visited by siblings Kendall and Shiv. 

While Shiv had just changed out in a $3000 Alexander McQueen power suit and Kendall was rocking $750 Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses, Roman’s look was decidedly less chic. 

The Roy middle child shocked viewers as he departed from his typical slick suits in favour of a baby blue children’s top from budget chain Walmart, with a price tag of just $13.96 for a pack of two. 

Yet while fans were surprised at the unusual outfit choice they were left delighted that they could finally dress like the billionaire family and rushed to buy the item, leaving it sold out in most sizes. 

Budget: While Shiv had just changed out in a $3000 Alexander McQueen power suit and Kendall was rocking $750 Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses, Roman’s look was less chic

Amused viewers shared on social media: ‘I can finally dress like a Roy’; ‘WHEN was Roman in a Walmart’; ‘100% turned up in a suit so they sent the help out to grab him something.

‘Awesome, can’t wait to cop that’; ‘… is this the cheapest thing anyones ever worn in succession?’; ‘it just felt wrong to see him dressed like a normal person.’ 

Others noted that the use of children’s clothing was no doubt intentional to reflect Roman’s fragile state, writing: ‘this was a very fitting choice for baby Roman’; ‘This t-shirt made him look like a child and I know that was the intent.’ 

This is not the first time an outfit on Succession has sent the internet into meltdown. 

During the season four premiere, viewers were divided over the ‘ludicrously capacious’ Burberry tote worn by cousin Greg’s date Bridget at Logan’s birthday party. 

In the scene, Tom Wambsgans remarks on Bridget’s large Burberry tote bag – the flashy item being a social faux pas at the high society event. 

Speaking to Greg about the accessory, Tom quips: ‘What’s even in there, huh? Flat shoes for the subway? Her lunch pail? 

‘I mean, Greg, it’s monstrous. It’s gargantuan. You could take it camping. You could slide it across the floor after a bank job.’ 

Dapper: The Roy middle child shocked viewers as he departed from his typical slick suits in favour of a baby blue children’s top

Frenzy: While fans were surprised at the unusual outfit choice they were left delighted that they could finally dress like the billionaire family and rushed to buy the item

Since the episode aired, Google searches for ‘Burberry Tote Bag’ soaring by more than 300%.

The handbag scene and Tom’s quote have been clipped and shared thousands of times on social media, becoming the stand-out joke from the first episode of the new series.

Among the jokes being made are people photoshopping the bag onto other film scenes including clips from The Devil Wears Prada, and using Tom’s quote to refer to other well-known bags.

Author Bolu Babalola, who attended the premiere of the new series, tweeted that the show’s creator Jesse Armstrong had put thought into which handbag they would choose for out-of-place Bridget.

Jess reportedly said the show’s writers had interviewed a wealthy woman in New York City to ask which design would be the ‘tackiest’ possible choice for someone trying to fit in with a billionaire family.

Other fans pointed out that Bridget’s floral print Sandro dress may also have been an indication of her class, as it is a brand that is expensive for most middle class people. However, for the 1 percent, it would be considered cheap and very much affordable.

Stylist Rochelle White has previously told FEMAIL that ostentatious prints and logos which demonstrate a person’s wealth are indicative of ‘new money’ dressing.

Rochelle added people who come from ‘old money’ will also wear items from luxury brands, but the logos will be less obvious.

Viral moment: During the season four premiere, viewers were divided over the ‘ludicrously capacious’ Burberry tote worn by cousin Greg’s date Bridget at Logan’s birthday party