The cult series about the lives of four friends in New York was screened exactly 25 years ago, on June 6, 1998. During this time, it has become a kind of bible for all single ladies on the planet. “Sex and the City” took the television format to a whole new level of honesty and conveyed touching friendship, New York vibe and love drama.
Along with Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha, many of us have grown up, fallen in love and dreamed of finding our Mr. We can talk for a very long time about the phenomenon of the legendary project, we can either talk about the psychology of the heroes or the toxicity of their partners. But we want to focus on the style of girlfriends who have not lost a drop of relevance in 25 years.
Throughout the seasons, costume designer Patricia Field worked on the creation of the images. It was thanks to her that the same Carrie tutu skirt (bought for $5 at a flea market) appeared in the series and the heroines became style icons that every second girl would like to emulate. Properly thought out clothes ideally reflected not only the era, but also the characters of the girlfriends, and also helped the viewer to feel each of them. The show really spawned a lot of trends, so the younger generation can easily learn the fashion of zero from it.
But did you know that many things for the series are provided by famous designers, and some are even made to order? Today we decided to dive into total nostalgia for “Sex and the City” and take a closer look at what Carrie Bradshaw is wearing.
Manolo Blahnik shoes
Carrie Bradshaw had two loves: the first was Mr. Big and the second was shoes. And it’s not simple, Manolo Blahnik. Carrie once said, “It’s not that easy for an unmarried woman to get through life, so you have to be careful when choosing shoes: because they help us light up this difficult path,” and she stayed true to that idea throughout the series. He could easily spend the last $400 on a brand new pair and would never walk past a boutique in the same shoes. What can we say, because with their help Mr. Big proposed to Carrie. The product placement was clearly a success, as Manolo Blahnik became the object of desire for thousands of girls after the series aired.
Christian Dior newspaper dress
Carrey makes two appearances in a “newspaper” Christian Dior dress by John Galliano. He wears it for the first time in episode 17 of the third season when meeting Mister Big’s ex-wife. By the way, this outfit now has a cult status and was the fashion house’s latest innovation at that time. The designer presented the Newspaper dress in the 2000 autumn-winter collection.
Carrie wore a dress for the second time only 10 years later. And not for a tense meeting, but for a date with Mr. Big.
bag Fendi Baguette
There was another iconic scene in the same 17th episode of the third season. In it, Carrie Bradshaw desperately tried to prove to the thief that her purse was not just a purse, but a baguette. This is how the first wave of popularity of Fendi Baguette began. And Carrie Bradshaw had more than one such “doll” in her wardrobe.
Dior Saddle Bag
Yes, Carrie Bradshaw’s handbag collection is the envy of everyone. Besides the main character of Sex and the City, Fendi Baguette, she also had accessories from Gucci, Paco Rabanne, Judith Leiber, Chanel and the famous Christian Dior saddle bag. The author is John Galliano. The designer introduced the Saddle Bag at the 1999 spring/summer fashion show. Later, the cowboy models walked the runway in satin dresses and jeans, high boots and shiny bandages, each with a bag with CDs in gold lettering. Very soon, the bag became a real hit. Therefore, Carrie, one of the main fashionistas of New York, could not pass.
Gucci Waist Bag
Speaking of accessories, it would be strange not to mention the Gucci fanny pack that Carrie has worn at least three times. In two episodes of the third season of “Sex and the City” and in the third series of “And just like that”. That’s right, 20 years later, Carrie wears it over her shoulder, not her belt.
Vivienne Westwood wedding dress
One of the most famous wedding photos in movie history rightfully belongs to Carrie Bradshaw. The protagonist of the series was supposed to marry Mr. Big in a luxurious dress created by Vivienne Westwood. Everything was perfect in the image: from the branded corset top and champagne crinoline to a fancy headdress and a bouquet of flowers. But the celebration never took place. The next time we saw Vivienne Westwood’s wedding dress on screen, more than 10 years later, we were in season two of And Just Like That.
The best of Roberto Cavalli
Let’s be honest, Carrie’s look is our favourite, with Roberto Cavalli’s ripped blouse and asymmetrical white skirt. More than 20 years have passed since the 13th episode of the fourth season aired, the outfit has never lost its relevance. On the contrary, we can easily imagine Emily Ratajkowski and Bella Hadid in such a greeting. Meanwhile, costume designer Patricia Field did well here too. This Roberto Cavalli top was presented at the brand’s fashion show in the fall of 2000 and appeared on the screen in the summer of 2001.
nude DKNY dress
Yes, you guessed it, in this photo is not Carrie Bradshaw, the protagonist of “Sex and the City”, but actress Sarah Jessica Parker at one of the social events of the late 1990s. However, this “naked” dress, as Charlotte calls it, was also there in the show. Carrie starred in a commercial for a publishing house and was the one who first put her in a conversation with Mr. Big. By the way, Patricia Field found the dress in her 1997 DKNY collection.
Revenge Dress by Christian Dior
“The Vengeance Dress” was not only for Princess Diana, but also for Carrie Bradshaw. Carrie was in this Christian Dior look where she went to meet Mr. Big to say goodbye to her. True, not for the last time. She completed her iconic look with a Fendi bag and sheer mules.
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Source: People Talk
Elizabeth Cabrera is an author and journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a talent for staying up-to-date on the latest news and trends, Elizabeth is dedicated to delivering informative and engaging articles that keep readers informed on the latest developments.
