I found myself with several hours of free time on my hands yesterday morning, and decided to go watch Sex and the City— alone. I have never gone to the movies alone at 10am on a Sunday before but after two hours and 15 minutes of pure mindless entertainment, I was glad I went and can’t wait to do this more often– it was so therapeutic to sit in a theater alone! I was also relieved the movie turned out so enjoyable, after all the hype I almost didn’t go see it. I loved the series and was afraid I would hate the movie but it was as if the show never ended, the girls slipped back into their roles without missing a beat! I don’t want to give too much away for those of you who have not seen it but the movie was a sweetly spun tale about love, friendship, and forgiveness (albeit one filled with mucho product placements). But please do not expect any earth shattering performances, the cast, after all, is merely prop for all the fabulous gowns, shoes and bags! Now, on to the bags, there were so much eye candy for me in each scene, many that we’ve featured here in the past:
Carrie by far had the best bags (with the exception of the Eiffel tower clutch in the opening scene from Timmy Woods). From Hermes, LV, Chanel to glittering clutches I couldn’t identify (yet!), she did not disappoint!
Charlotte unsurprisingly played it safe with totes, from Chanel to the Biern Jenna you guys went nuts over, with a pop of color from a ruched satin Prada clutch and a Valentino satchel in red with roses across the top. She did have one crazy bag, the Fendi furry mess.
Samantha was her usual colorful self. Big bold Chanel bags, the Jimmy Choo Face bag, and several brightly colored totes including a Nancy Gonzalez lovely.
Miranda had a nice selection of diverse bags. I loved the Nancy Gonzalez croc and python bag she carried, the Alexandra McQueen’s metallic elvie was yummy, the Escada Margaretha bag and a strange looking fish bag made of wicker.
Carrie had several Chanel bags on her arm throughout the movie. The classic flap bag (which she wore long with one single chain a la 1985) and the tote with patches. This is the one she carried to Fashion Week with the girls. Not my favorite but it was flashy and appropriate for the occasion.
In the opening scene, Carrie is carrying a crystal Eiffel tower clutch by Beverly Hills bag designer Timmy Woods. She is supposedly showing her love of Paris but whatever– the bag is costumey and kitschy, definitely not my cup of tea– and the price is beyond ridiculous! She was wearing fabulous Dior gladiator platform shoes, though. Eiffel tower bag $3,000 at Patricia Fields.com
Nancy Gonzalez python and croc bag- $3550. This is one of my absolute favorite bags from the movie. At the risk of sounding like a fashion victim, I really want it! Miranda (not my favorite character) had it swinging from her arm in one of the group scenes and it is a scene stealer!
Alexander McQueen’s Elvie bag in metallic was toted by Miranda in one of the earlier scenes. I love the elvie and it was great to see a bag that is not on everyone’s radar in the movie. Alexander McQueen – Elvie Croco (Platinum) – $2004
Big builds Carrie a ginormous closet in lieu of a diamond ring, and she walks in with a Vert Anis lizard birkin in 25cm (Hermes lizard bags are never bigger than 25cm due to the small size of the skin). I have a chocolate lizard birkin and a cherry lizard kelly in 25cm but now I’m salivating over the Vert Anis version. I was offered this bag not too long ago and I passed, imagine how much I could have sold it for now that it’s in the movie! It is such a great color, I use my Lindy in Vert Anis Veau Swift with everything.
Samantha’s Nancy Gonzalez bag was featured by Kelly last month. We adore the top zip satchel and ordered ours in all croco, mine is the smaller size. At Bergdorf Goodman. You can also order the matching croc and studded dog collar and leash! Gold studs were a major theme in the movie, bringing on more 80’s flashback!
The Escada Margaretha bag is not the norm for Miranda, she’s usually in structured business looking bags so this was a nice change for her. Our intern, Anne, was enamored with this bag months ago before she knew it was on SATC, our young and hip intern is so ahead of trends!
Co-star Jennifer Hudson was a fresh addition to the cast as Carrie’s assistant, Louise. She sported the Denim patchwork (rented from BBAS), a fringe-y Chanel, and the Motard Firebird which Carrie splurged on after Louise helped put her life back together.
Thank you to all the PR reps who supplied us with the fabulous photos.