The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 05/18/08
Do Carrie and Big marry? Does someone really die? Is Charlotte pregnant?
The upcoming release of "Sex and the City: The Movie" has women (and some men) nationwide all a-twitter.
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| Sarah Jessica Parker wears Dior sandals in the movie, but this pair by Luichiny from endless.com are a reasonable imitation for $60. | ||
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| The Eiffel Tower purse by Timmy Woods retails for $280. | ||
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| The Movie liscensed apparel features t-shirts from SJP's Bitten collection at Steve & Barry's, for $8.98 or less. | ||
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But Style knows the question most fans really want to ask: What are Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda wearing and where can we get it?
Almost as soon as filming began, stills of Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw appeared online. By now, most "Sex and the City" style trackers have seen the Eiffel Tower purse, the floral-print dresses and flower pins, or the argyle knee socks paired with platform sandals.
Clothing and accessories retailers have assembled "look for less" options for shoppers eager to steal the style of the movies' leading ladies; or fans may choose from a range of officially licensed goods. The apparently endless number of brands that New Line Cinema and HBO have partnered with — Mercedes-Benz and Skyy Vodka, to name just a couple — has experts calling the May 30 movie release "the Super Bowl for women."
"For whatever weird, wacky reason, this show connected with women in a big, bad way," said Michael Levine, media expert and founder of Levine Communications Office in Los Angeles. "The appeal here is for women who see these girls as archetypes."
And part of that appeal naturally extends to fashion.
In one scene, a character name checks Bagborroworsteal.com, the Web site that allows cash-strapped handbag junkies to rent Prada, Gucci and Louis bags. The site is currently offering members the chance to rent bags from collections inspired by Carrie and company. After the movie release, the site will have some of the bags spotted in the film available for rent.
Cosabella, makers of fine lingerie, has turned its longstanding relationship with the series into character-inspired collections to coincide with the film. The "Carrie" collection features a bustier with tulle floral print on black background and contrasting animal print trim, while the "Charlotte" collection includes ecru pajama pants in a bamboo-fiber blend. Cosabella has also helped coordinate "Sex and the City" lingerie parties, which kick off May 22 at Bloomingdale's in New York before spreading to Los Angeles and Hawaii (none are currently scheduled in Atlanta).
When Parker launched her clothing line, Bitten, at Steve & Barry's stores, fans of the show flocked to the chain for her low-priced designs. In late April, the chain contributed T-shirts and tank tops with phrases such as "I [Heart] Sex and the City" or "I'm with Mr. Big" to the ever-growing pot of movie-related merch.
If nothing else, fans can always celebrate the movie release by shopping the 80 "Sex and the City" items for sale on HBO's online store, including a "Sex and the City" bangle charm bracelet or a tote bag with notable quotes from the series – one of which should help shoppers sum up their feelings nicely: "Me Likey."
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