“I like my money right where I can see it… hanging in my closet.”
- Carrie Bradshaw, Sex & The City.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s career has explored the domains of film, fashion and charitable foundations. The actress is most recognisable from her role as Carrie Bradshaw, in HBO’s infamous series ‘Sex & The City’. She has also starred in feature films such as Footloose (1984), Hocus Pocus (1993) and Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009).
Within the realm of fashion, Parker maintains a highly-respected reputation for her risqué and informed wardrobe choices. In the year of the Millennium, SJP hosted the MTV Movie Awards and exhibited an impressive fourteen ensembles throughout the awards segment. Parker is also the namesake for the popular fragrances; ‘Lovely’, ‘Covet’, ‘Dawn’, ‘Endless’ and ‘Twilight’.
Sarah Jessica Parker has once again been bestowed the honour of appearing on Vogue’s cover. Parker adorns the August edition annually titled ‘The Age Issue’, in a beautiful white Burberry trench coat. ‘The Age Issue’ will be released on July 19th.
The editorial features Parker in a domain of domesticity. The actress is accompanied in the shoot by her husband Matthew Broderick, son James Wilkie and twin daughters; Tabitha and Loretta. The images were shot by Mario Testino.
Sarah Jessica Parker in Chanel tweed jacket and skirt suit with Manolo Blahnik suede pumps
On identifying with Carrie Bradshaw:
“Bradshaw’s life is nothing — nothing — like mine,” she says. “I loved playing her, and it changed my life in lots of wonderful ways, but I’m not a crazy shoe lady, I don’t think about fashion all day long, although I have a great respect for the industry. Every choice we’ve made has been different.”
Sarah Jessica Parker in Bottega Veneta gown and Suzanne Couture Millinery headpiece. Matthew Broderick in Ralph Lauren Black Label tuxedo jacket and pants. James Wilkie in Léon pyjamas, Tabitha and Loretta in Fleurisse pyjamas.
On being unable to leave New York City:
“You do start to understand the behind-the-gate mentality, the getting in the car in your driveway…but I can’t imagine living in seclusion. We flirted with it. We went outside the city and troubled all these Realtors and stood in these homes and fantasized, and then I kept picturing nine o’clock at night and” — she breaks into mime, drumming her fingers on her crossed knees and staring into the middle distance. “The beautiful thing about New York is, you have to expose yourself to other people the minute you step outside the door. There is no choice. And I love that.”
Sarah Jessica Parker in Oscar de la Renta gown and Matthew Broderick in Ralph Lauren Black Label tuxedo jacket and pants.
On her love of fashion:
“I love the opportunity to wear something really special and go to a wonderful event at some great cultural institution. Not to sound too Pollyanna about it, but I really didn’t imagine when I was a little girl that I would be there to see it all myself.”
Sarah Jessica Parker in Proenza Schouler dress, Michael Kors belt, Manolo Blahnik pumps and Van Cleef & Arpels watch.
Sarah Jessica Parker in Marc Jacobs embroidered jacket and skirt. Tabitha and Loretta in Fleurisse dresses.
On getting dressed for an evening out:
For the Spring Gala of American Ballet Theater, where she serves on the board, she chose a black-and-white lace Valentino because “it was his birthday, and I thought that was a nice way of acknowledging that.” At the Met last May in tribute to Alexander McQueen, she borrowed a nude beaded column from the designer’s archive. “I love the opportunity to wear something really special and go to a wonderful event at some great cultural institution….Not to sound too Pollyanna about it, but I really didn’t imagine when I was a little girl that I would be there to see it all myself.”
Sarah Jessica Parker in Michael Kors coat and sheath dress and Bulgari watch. James Wilkie in Crewcuts shirt and Jacadi pants.
