It’s the end of an era: Carrie and co. flickered across our screens for the last time in mid-August 2025. But before you can finally pull out your handkerchiefs, we take a look back at the most iconic outfits from “Sex and the City” and the sequel “And Just Like That “.
“Are you more of a Charlotte or a Samantha?” This question has broken many an icebreaker. Now the “Sex and the City” franchise is officially over, we couldn’t help but wonder: which looks from the cult series about sex columnist Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her friends Charlotte (Kristin Davis), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Samantha (Kim Cattrall) made our jaws drop the most?
The original, which premiered 27 years ago, has not only sparked conversations about love, dating and friendship across generations – although some storylines have aged rather badly – but has also provided plenty of fashion inspiration. It’s hard to imagine pop culture without Carrie’s Newspaper Dress by John Galliano (Dior, Fall/Winter 2000), Charlotte’s old-money aesthetic-defining ensembles, Samantha’s powersuits and Miranda’s minimalist business looks.
The tastemaker wears Prada
The fact that the series made fashion hearts beat faster is not least thanks to Patricia Field. The stylist, who was later also responsible for the looks in “The Devil Wears Prada”, made fashion history with accessories such as the Fendi Baguette bag and Carrie’s legendary Manolo Blahnik heels collection (thanks to rent control).
In Michael Patrick King’s spin-off “And Just Like That” – which was celebrated by many fans as more of a hate-watch – Molly Rogers and Danny Santiago took over the costume design. Even if opinions about the outfits here differed, the series once again provided food for thought.
To say goodbye to the four unequal friends and their closets full of couture: the looks that brought a smile to our fashion lovers’ faces. (No claim to completeness)
Back to basics
Gold necklace with large red heart pendant by Kenneth Jay Lane
Pink Is the New Black
Pink jacket from Christian Lacroix
All American Girl
Red and white checkered set from Moschino
Let Her Cook
“Arisa Icon Stripe” skirt from Burberry-> Converted into an apron because Burberry doesn’t sell one
Business on top, party on the bottom:
Blue silk-blend knit dress by Thierry Mugler & large 80s-style rhodium star earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane
She’s Worth a Million
Pink top by Oscar De La Renta & white floral print skirt in 100% silk by Oscar De La Renta
Cool Cat
Brown button-front shirt from the spring 1997 collection by Jean Paul Gaultier
Purple Reigns
Purple costume from Barneys Co-Op
Put a Bow On It
Necklace with diamond pavé bow in 18k white gold by Christian Dior
Carrie’s Revenge Dress
White silk dress by Dior, golden open sandals made of vinyl with colorful rhinestones by Catalano from the 1950s – 1960s, embroidered bag by Fendi
Femininomenon
Cream-colored blazer with lace back by Alexander McQueen
This Is Chess, Not Checkers
Cashmere top by John Galliano
Florals for Spring? In this case, yes!
Symmetrical, off-the-shoulder chiffon dress with ruffles and floral pattern from the 2001 resort collection by Richard Tyler, oldene open sandals made of vinyl with colorful rhinestones by Catalano from the 1950s – 1960s, pink bag by Dior
Material Girl
Silk georgette blouse with tie collar and pointed hem by Fendi, asymmetric satin skirt by Fendi, taupe studded platform sandals by Valentino, ‘Roman Stud’ handbag by Valentino, Vlogo belt buckle by Valentino, Am0273s sunglasses by Alexander McQueen, large ‘Porte Bonheur’ pendant by Marlo Laz & ‘Panthère de Cartier’ bracelet by Cartier
Park Avenue Princess
White dress with red flowers by Miu Miu
She Could Read Us Any Day
“Newspaper Dress” by John Galliano, Dior Fall/Winter 2000
Lady in Purple
Purple leather jacket by Escada, butterfly sunglasses in tortoiseshell look from the 80s by Dior, purple Lucite hoop earrings by Alexis Bittar
Une baguette s’il vous plait
Pink sequined baguette bag from Fendi
Last But Not Least
Vintage “1,000 Layer Dress” by Versace
Special Mention:
Romance à la Sex and the City: a Manolo Blahnik heel replaces the diamond ring. Probably the most stylish proposal in film history (Sex and the City movie. 2018)
Want more best-of-fashion-in-movies? Here you can find our Wes Anderson fashion icons.
Always wanted to know where you can find the looks of Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte? We have the perfect Insta account for you: @findingcarriescloset will track down all the pieces including designer details. And you can find all the outfits on the website, sorted by episode. Have fun!
Photos: © HBO Entertainment, And just like that © HBO Max, © dpa Picture Alliance
