Well, in my opinion, Sex and the City have always been all about relationships and fashion. By fashion, I mean labels and over the top expensive outfits. I can remember many episodes where Carrie would be broke because of her compulsive shopping habits. At the end, of course, everything turned out fine and she ended up living in “real estate heaven” on Manhattan. But in real life that might not be the case. The truth is that I will be making fair money in NYC and there is no way I could afford rent, all those amazing shoes and all the spending they do on nightlife. It is not real. So I wouldn’t worry about the production spending that amount of money (well, many non-profit foundations would probably made far better use of that money) but rather in the physiological damage to those who can’t afford to look like the girls. When you give it deep thought, it is sending a wrong message. People can get obsessed with labels and accept nothing else, leading to depression or bankruptcy.
In the other hand, I like to think of it as an escape or as inspiration. Like when you read a book. You know that those adventures or those romantic stories would probably never happen to you but you still read them. You read them for a moment out of your own world and in to another one’s world. It’s fun and also I think is the philosophy of blogging all together, getting another one’s point of view.
As long as you don’t get obsessed with excessive spending on fashion, you should be fine enjoying the movie. Use it as an inspiration and try to find similar looks at more budget friendly stores. Creating fashion is not buying expensive labels. Besides labels always go out of fashion but a true sense of style doesn't.
What is your take on SATC $10 Million Wardrobe in time of economic downturn?
(ps: The Chanel Cruise 2011 collection is rocking my world! Below a preview with my favorite pieces…)
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WHAT!?!?!? I'd expect it in their fantasy world but really $50,000 on a skirt in real life? That's a lil extreme. Now I really wish I were them, but woa I would not want to be paying that bill. I would be so scared to eat or sit or i dunno do anything in a skirt that much money. I hope the SATC girls wear everything well & enjoy it!
I can't imagine ever spending that much money on clothing. You're right though, fashion and style don't have to come from buying designer labels. I think normal chicks like us have to be even more creative to work with fewer wardrobe pieces ans come up with classy outfits. I'll still go see the movie of course ;)
Sooooo true! I ALWAYS think about this and have a similar post brewing in my head! Love the blog!
What? $10 million on a wardrove for a movie? That is totally crazy! It's really not so practical in this time. Besides, they will be wearing that for one time right?
You're right it could have done a lot of help to a foundation.
So true! You can be fashionable without hurting your pocket.
I love SATC (and fashion) just as much as any other girl, but that is a little too insane. Am I the only one who remembers that Carrie was broke in the first two seasons and had her credit cards cut up in front of her?
I'm more about mixing well-made classics with cheaper pieces. It makes life more interesting :)
xx,
Anna Jane
http://seejaneworkplaylive.blogspot.com/
I love fashion, and I definitely tend to overspend when it comes to my wardrobe, but ten mill is completely unrealistic and ridiculous. Even if I was super loaded, I would feel so uncomfortable and just plain stupid spending 50 grand on a skirt I probably won't wear more than a few times. I agree with you and I think people love it so much because its an escape for them and lets them go into a little fantasy world where all the labels and designers are completely natural, just like a romantic movie. At least I know that's why I'm going to see it ;-)
hey! another Maru lover.. lol! I know nobody can resist the enchantment of Maru..
*I am exxaggerating, I know.. =D
But he's too cute.. thet's why I put him on my blog..
ah btw, 50.000?? wow.. I don't know, but maybe it's ok to buy it as long as u have the money. But considering there's still a lot people with lack of education, lack of access to clean water, hunger, and poverty, maybe we should 'think' twice..?? =/
Wow...that's INSANE! What happens to the clothes after the movie was filmed? I agree...there's a fine line between fantasy and looking good...and obsession and going broke! I think I came to terms with the fact that I will NEVER be able to walk into a Bendels, Saks or Louis Vuitton and buy whatever I want. Depressing sometimes, but it's my life. I have to deal with The Main Line's TJ Maxx carrying dept store's Oscar De La Renta rejects and Forever 21's knock off clothes...oye. Great post!
What's the feeling of wearing the skirt that Carrie wore? it's....wow..
I agree but.. didn't Miley Cyrus just make headlines for wearing a $25,000,000 corset? At least SJP is an icon and not a teenager. I am very curious to see which skirt this is though ^_~
~Naomi
Hello from Australia! Thanks for visiting my blog and your nice comments. As for Sex in the city, many young girls here strive to be just like Carrie and her friends. I can see alot of heartach in there lives. Will visit again soon
angela
how did you get all those pix of me at the Chanel Cruise 2011 collection...?
I'm a Sex and the City fan!
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