Patricia Field’s Favorite ‘Emily in Paris’ Season 2 Fashion Moments, From Sylvie’s Christian Siriano Suit to Emily’s Red H&M Dress
variety.comWyatte Grantham-Philips editorWhen constructing the style for Season 2 of “Emily in Paris,” consulting costume designer Patricia Field said “it was time to shake it up a bit.”“As fashion these days has become rather monotonous and boring (jeans, sneakers, etc.), it was the perfect opportunity to develop Emily’s style as more colorful and optimistic,” Field, who is also known for the iconic style of “Sex and the City” and “The Devil Wears Prada,” wrote in a statement to Variety.Darren Star’s “Emily in Paris” follows Emily (Lily Collins), a marketing executive from Chicago who unexpectedly moves to Paris when the company she works for acquires Savoir, a French marketing firm.
Throughout the first two seasons, Emily navigates her work, a new city and complicated romances. The series, which has been met with both high viewership and strong criticism (specifically around its handling of French culture), was renewed by Netflix for Seasons 3 and 4 in January.
And the fashion has grabbed the attention of viewers everywhere — from a Costume Designers Guild nomination for excellence in contemporary television this year, to a nod from NFL legend Peyton Manning in a hilarious “SNL” skit.
Field, who works alongside costume designer Marylin Fitoussi for the show, noted that the idea behind Emily’s looks for Season 2 is “to slowly develop her in a bit of a more sophisticated and professional way without destroying her signature style… Emily’s co-workers vary differently.
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