With the release of the renowned ’90s TV show Sex and the City follow-up series: And Just Like That, Sarah Jessica Parker jumps back into the persona that often trumps her own: Carrie Bradshaw. Although, who wouldn’t be excited for the return of the woman who conceptualized the idea of the modern-day independent woman?
Inspired by the life of her and her three best friends navigating their way through NYC as single women, Bradshaw writes a weekly column titled, “Sex and the City,” which is published weekly in The New York Observer. The brilliance of Carrie Bradshaw derives from her ability to show generations of women that every career is theirs for the taking, and inspires this through her writing style that transcends the likes of her own time. Although one must not forget that Bradshaw is known for much more than her introspective writing abilities, as her fashion game exceeds all expectations now and forever.
Throughout the seasons of Sex and the City, it remains obvious that Carrie lived and breathed fashion. From gowns that are now displayed in Museums to the most luxurious brands to date, Carrie never fell short of being the best dressed in every room she walked into. Her style is a mix of unique vintage pieces with high-end fashion items, noting her favorite stores to be Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Although Bradshaw has represented a variety of Designer brands throughout the history of the show, including Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Versace, Vivienne Westwood, the list goes on forever. Her luxurious taste for fashion was no secret. In fact, Carrie was open to acknowledging the extensive price she pays for her undeniably fabulous looks, and wittingly admits to preferring spending money on Vogue over dinner.
So why would such a fashion icon wear a label-less wedding dress?
As the movie goes, Carrie Bradshaw marries John James Preston in a vintage label-less suit. One can only admire the fact that Carrie Bradshaw, one of the most prevalent fashionistas of the century, wore anything but haute couture on her big day. She represents how even highly respected fashion icons can find value and style in “label-less” items. Bradshaw is constantly defying traditional expectations the world urges on women, and exemplifies the power of taking ones’ life into their own hands. Even through something as simple as a label-less suit, Bradshaw serves as a reminder that not all the best moments in life are of utmost glamour, and that’s completely okay.
Fashion is expensive, style doesn’t have to be
In fashion, we’ve learned to equate cost and equality. Luxury brands continue to increase their prices, convincing consumers to invest in their products with the assumption that they are investing in something of utmost excellence, something crafted by artisans, from the best possible materials. Despite the fact that this is usually not the case, and one can find glamour in a less expensive matter.
On her own wedding day in 1997, Sarah Jessica Parker married her current husband, Matthre Broderick, rocking a low-key black wedding dress. And her reputation precedes her…