If You Love Fashion and TV, This Book Is for You
Assouline just dropped ‘Emily in Paris: The Fashion Guide’ so you can get the full downlow on all those fabulous looks.
There are a select few TV series that have made their mark not because of the acting or plot lines, but because of the fashion. This is not to say that the former were bad, but perhaps just overshadowed by the elaborate or highly stylish outfits. One show that instantly comes to mind is Sex and the City, which not only shocked audiences with its powerful female characters but is now also remembered for its countless runway looks and designer mentions throughout. Think that Dior by John Galliano newspaper dress, worn by protagonist Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), or her now infamous obsession with Manolo Blahnik heels.
Today, Netflix’s Emily in Paris has made a major mark with its clothing, too. The whimsical, bright and often tongue-in-cheek styling of the American main character, Emily Cooper (Lily Collins), while she navigates the world of French subtleties in the fashion capital, is nothing short of fabulous. And, to nobody’s surprise, the series was created by Darren Star, who revolutionized the role of fashion in television with his other work, including Sex and the City.
Assouline is now bringing us the ultimate fashion chronicle with its latest book, Emily in Paris: The Fashion Guide. The first official book on the series, it is curated and authored by Marylin Fitoussi, the award-winning costume designer behind the show, chronicling her process and inspiration with a true behind-the-scenes look. Emily Cooper’s blend of vintage couture, clashing colors and layered prints is impossible to miss and deserves its own breakdown.
Collins shared, “This book is a love letter to Marylin’s daring and colorful imagination, and to the freedom she gives us all to play with style and make it our own. Our beautiful friendship and creative partnership have forever changed my life. She’s a magician, an icon and a visionary I’m honored to celebrate.”
The book is now available via the Assouline website. Head over for the perfect fashion-lover’s gift or to cop it for yourself.
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