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Some Fashion Takeaways From the ‘Sex and the City’Reboot

When HBO Max announced the “Sex and The City” spinoff and released the first promotional image from “And Just Like That…” in early July last year, fans and fashion observers have been discussing the returning characters’ looks, without Kim Cattrall’s Samantha of course.

Is Carrie Bradshaw going to be like her stylish old self? What about Miranda’s silver-gray hair? Is Charlotte still the same prim and proper lady in her dresses and designer handbag? Sex and The City was on HBO from 1998 to 2004 and this highly popular drama centers around female sexuality, friendship and modern-day womanhood. This series has redefined how fashion could play in a TV series and influenced how we all dress up along the way. With the spinoff, fashion once again plays center stage.

When AJLT made its debut on Dec. 9, fashion fans eagerly waited with bated breath for the return of Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte. Everyone looked forward to seeing the lives of the characters after 20 years but honestly, most of us just couldn’t wait to see what they would be wearing. We can safely say that AJLT has not disappointed fans with its fashion. The 3 main characters have delivered some standout fashion moments that make references to the beloved pieces from the original show such as Carrie’s wedding shoes, the Prada bag, the iconic belt, blue flower brooch and more.

Here are some fashion takeaways from Sex And The City Reboot.

The Manolo Blahnik Wedding Shoes

Carrie brought out her beloved blue satin Manolo pumps to wear to Charlotte’s daughter’s piano recital.

The Purple Fendi Baguette

After Mr. Big’s death, Carrie returned to her West Village apartment and wore an oversized tulle skirt with a striped sweater. She paired the look with her iconic Fendi purple sequinedFollowing Mr Big’s death and her return to her West Village apartment, Bradshaw seemingly went back to her fashion roots, wearing an oversize tulle white skirt paired with a striped sweater.

She again dips into her fashion archives by pairing the look with her iconic Fendi purple sequined baguette bag, which made an appearance in the original series’ third season in a memorable scene where Bradshaw gets mugged on the street.

The Versace Dress

In episode eight, Carrie brought back another beloved piece from the original “Sex and the City” series- the Versace “Mille Feuille” dress that she wore in the original show’s two-part series finale. The dress made its appearance while Bradshaw was in Paris with her then-boyfriend Aleksandr Petrovsky, who coined the dress’ name because of its many tulle layers. Now, the dress returns during the scene where Carrie was going through her fashion archives and brought out to show Patel saying that she only wore the gown twice.

What Do You Know About the Fashion of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics?

February 24, 2022 No Comments

Olympics is always a fun time for international relations. Countries across the world coming together in the name of sportsmanship is a fun way to interact with each other. What this also brings together is a mix of cultures from across the nations, which of course includes fashion.

Fashion becomes one of the central points of discussion at the Olympics and the same is the case with the Beijing Winter Olympic 2022. Here are some of the best fashion moments and their sponsors from this winter Olympics.

Opening Ceremony

As the name suggests, the winter Olympics are held in the coldest region of Beijing which of course also means dressing appropriately to the weather.

Opening ceremony allows participants to showcase and represent their countries in the best possible manner, this includes wearing winter gear that portrays just that. Taking a risk to showcase high fashion remained the heart of the opening ceremony.

One of the best examples is from the delegation of Ukraine, clad in bold colored parkas and scarves around their heads, Ukraine portrayed fashion in the most cultural form.

Another example of a high fashion moment is from the delegates of Nigeria. Opting to mix trendy fashion with sophistication. Their glitter scarves and tie-dye hues on parkas proved to be the epitome of fashion.

The Sponsors

Every important event calls for important sponsorships. Such is also the case with the winter 2022 Olympics. Big brand names such as Ralph Lauren, Lululemon, and many more joined hands with delegations to create the perfect Olympics look.

Ralph Lauren created the winter gear for delegations from the United States. Their look was inclusive of the State’s flag colors and so the outfits that consisted of parkas, boots, gloves, beanies revolved around those color schemes.

Lululemon became the official sponsor of Team Canada, encompassing shades of red to fulfill their attire. From puffer jackets to boots, gloves, and beanies, the delegates were seen sporting in shades of red.

Hongkong was dressed by Fila, which encompassed Fila’s trademark design of stripes combined with the hues from Hongkong’s flag. The combination turned into a mix of modern classics and elegant activewear.

Ben Sherman designed the ceremonial outfits for Great Britain. These outfits resembled high street fashion wear. With Flag embellished sweaters, Long and oversized blue coats with boots and beanies, the ensemble of the outfit can be easily achieved on a daily basis. This provided a glimpse into Britain.

Beijing 2022 winter Olympics was a breath of fresh air for the countries that came together despite the omicron scares. Each delegate tried their best to represent their native countries in the best possible manner.

Clothing provides the freedom to try and test different elements together. Whether it is the mix of colors, styles, or materials. Saudi Arabia, who participated for the first time, made sure to include the modesty of their national dress and turn the jubbahs into long overcoats as part of their outfits.

The fashion game at the 2022 winter Beijing Olympics did not disappoint. They attracted the audience with their creativeness and made a well-rounded welcome for their participants.