Sex and the City, created by Darren Star, won seven Primetime Emmy awards. The last episode of the series aired in February 2004, followed by Sex and the City: The Movie releasing in 2008 and then the sequel in 2010. The last time fans caught up with the girls was on their trip to the Middle East where secrets were spilled, old lovers resurfaced, and an iconic karaoke performance tied it all together. Now, the girls are back once more! And Just Like That is the reboot that Sex and the City fans have not so patiently been waiting for, although Samantha Jones (Kim Catrall) will be missed, and it has been airing weekly from 9 December on HBO Max. The ten episodes focuses on Carrie Bradshaw-Preston, Miranda Hobbes, and Charlotte York Goldenblatt as they now navigate New York city life, friendship, and marriage in their 50’s. I couldn’t help but wonder what adventures these three fabulous ladies will experience this time around… 

For those looking to jump on the reboot, which currently has four episodes left to air, here is a quick recap of the major moments in each season of Sex and the City!

Season One: The first season consists of 12 episodes and introduces the audience to the cast—Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, a sex columnist for the fictional paper named The New York Star; Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes, a Harvard grad lawyer; Kristin Davis as Charlotte York, a respected art dealer; and finally, Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones who owns a Public Relations company. This is the first and only season where the cast talk to the camera. Carrie meets John Preston aka Mr Big, “have you ever been in love? Absof–kinlutely”. (Episode 1).  She begins an on and off relationship with him for a year and ultimately breaks up with him in the final episode. Miranda tries to get ahead at the law firm where she works by pretending to be a lesbian whilst Charlotte goes through several romantic.

Season Two: The girls return for 18 episodes in the second season where adventures and the ultimate quest for love continues. The first episode takes the girls to a ball game at Yankee Stadium and the overall season takes a more emotional turn after Mr Big tells Carrie he loves her, but then decides to move to Paris and becomes engaged to “an idiot stick figure with no soul” or Natasha Naginsky. “I started to wonder, In a city as cynical as New York, is it still possible to believe in love at first sight?” (Episode 7, “The Chicken Dance”).

For all of the hopeless romantics out there (myself included), the emotional season two finale refers to the iconic scene between Barbara Streisand and Robert Redford in The Way We Were. Charlotte gets crabs and a man falls asleep during sex with her; Miranda buys her own apartment and then meets Steve, the bartender, but they soon run into problems based on class issues; and for Samantha plans revenge on a mean ex, but she still cares. The key words from this season are single and fabulous (exclamation point).

Season Three: The third season mixes the emotional with the comedic relief across 18 episodes. The fifth episode introduces the audience to Carrie’s ‘one that got away’ love interest, Aidan Shaw. Whilst dating him, she has an affair with Big and confesses on Charlotte and Trey’s wedding day. The wedding bliss doesn’t last long as Charlotte and Trey separate. Miranda and Steve move in together, but they break up because she nags. Samantha gets invited to the Playboy Mansion and takes Miranda, Charlotte, and Carrie with her, plus they also go on a trip to Staten Island to judge the male finalists for the New York’s Fire Department calendar. Among the glamour of New York and the fashion, they are women with real problems that they face together.

Season Four: The 18 episodes in season four breaks all the rules: the girls celebrate Carrie and Aidan’s engagement and Miranda’s pregnancy; commiserate Charlotte and Trey’s official divorce; Carrie and Samantha discuss their experience with abortion; Steve is diagnosed with cancer, and Miranda mourns the loss of her mother. Samantha, feeling fed up with men, meets Maria, a Brazilian artist, and begins a relationship with her before falling for hotelier Richard Wright. Carrie’s inability to commit and Aidan’s mistrust causes them to break up, but not before himself and Big brawl in the mud. The final episode introduces the audience to Miranda and Steve’s son, Brady.

Season Five: With only eight episodes, the fifth season is the shortest in the series. Before babies, break-ups, and baggage, “I couldn’t help but wonder: Does that sense of adventure still flicker inside of us?” Carrie is a single lady with a book deal, “Here lies Carrie. She had two great loves and lots o’ shoes”.

Miranda tries to deal with the trials and tribulations of being a single mother and is self-conscious about her baby weight. After a trip with the girls to Atlantic City on Richard’s private jet, Samantha feels she can’t trust him not to cheat so she dumps him. Charlotte is not happy about turning 36, but the time has come for her to meet the love of her life, Harry Goldenblatt, her divorce lawyer. The final episode takes the girls out of the city to a flamboyant wedding in the Hamptons.

Season Six: The sixth and final season consists of 20 episodes that showcases all the drama in Manhattan and Paris. “I couldn’t help but wonder: When will waiting for the one be done?” (Episode 12, “One”).

After her post-it breakup, Carrie moves to Paris with Aleksandr Petrovskey. Big, still in love with Carrie and in a rather chivalrous way, comes to the girls for advice about what to do, to which Miranda responds, “go get our girl”. *cue the happy ending*.

Charlotte gets married to Harry and suffers a miscarriage. They begin their adoption journey, which is difficult but eventually leads to the adoption of their daughter, Lily. Samantha meets and falls for Smith Jerrod, *ding ding ding*. He shaves his golden locks in solidarity with Samantha when she is diagnosed with breast cancer. Miranda proposes to the love of her life, Steve, and they move to a townhouse in Brooklyn after their outdoor wedding. The two-part finale has a fairytale ending for all with subtle hints from the first season like Carrie’s fur coat and Big’s iconic line, “absof-kinlutely”.

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Is the mall your mecca and you don’t leave the house until you have that perfect #OOTD to post on Instagram? Is fashion more to you than the clothes you wear and the shoes you put on? Do you eat, sleep, and breathe fashion?

So if, like me, you’ve been accused of being obsessed with clothes, always shopping, over-dressed, and never seen wearing the same outfit twice — then you’re definitely addicted to fashion. In the past, the best way to stay updated with trends was to consume everything written in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, or Cosmopolitan. Though stalking your favourite blogger, stylist, or designer’s Instagram or Pinterest feed is helpful, sometimes even that isn’t enough to satiate our needs. Even if you aren’t exactly addicted to fashion, in today’s day and age, we are all in our own way followers of fashion.

TV shows have become an indispensable part of our lives. For a lot of people watching TV is a form of escape from work or studies, but fashion fanatics like myself, use it as a source of inspiration. They don’t necessarily need to be fashion-centred shows, and there’s an outfit idea for any occasion. If you want to look sharp for your presentation, then who better to look at than Jessica Pearson from Suits, or perhaps Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl if you want to charm someone with your impeccable taste.

Whether you have a more bohemian, classy & chic, or your fashion game is as strong as our favourite Upper East Siders, here’s a list of nine shows to catch your wardrobe fancy or help you overcome your closet-block.

Sex and the City

On June 6th 1998, the iconic Sex and the City aired for the first time and it’s not only revolutionised television for women, but had an immense impact in the fashion world. While Carrie had an eclectic flair of her own with a wardrobe comprising of the iconic post-breakup fur coat, tutu, her Galliano newspaper dress, stripped socks, etc., many can be inspired by the sophisticated and classy outfits worn by Miranda and Charlotte. If you’re looking for a crazy night out, then who better to turn to than Samantha, who’s got a rack full of skin-baring gorgeous dresses. No matter whose style you admire, after completing the entire series (6 seasons), one thing is guaranteed, you’ll have a lifetime of outfit ideas ahead of you.

Scandal

Are you looking for a classy, feminine yet commanding outfit for work? Do you want to arm your wardrobe with power-suits? The former White House Communication Director’s wardrobe is an ideal reference for chic work attire — I’m talking about Olivia Pope from Scandal. The show was so chic it inspired the birth of a new fashion line in its honour.

The Goldbergs

We’ve reached peak nostalgia in the fashion industry and everything from the 80’s is stylish again. Big shoulders, white jeans, underwear as outerwear, oversized jewellery, bright colours, and crazy patterns — if these attract you, then you must watch The Goldbergs for some of the best fashion inspiration from the 80’s. Whether it’s Beverly’s bright coloured sweaters or huge furry coats, Erica’s Polka dotted skirts, or Barry’s crazy outfits, this show is a dream-come-true for everyone who’s in love with the 80’s fashion.

Suits

Their minds make them the best in the legal world, but it’s their bold outfits which make them the sharpest team. A Tom Ford suit, an Armani tie, Canali shoes, a Zegna shirt, an Antonio Berardi dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, a Max Mara dress, Prada shoes — you name the brand and the characters have worn it. Can we take a minute to appreciate their work clothes? They’re actual goals.

Dynasty

Just because Dynasty is a show about the ‘one percent of the one percent’, doesn’t mean that you can’t be inspired by some of the looks that the characters are wearing. This show is steeped in female empowerment and gives you a sneak-peak into how powerful women are dressing up. Whether you prefer a bold and structured look or a more outrageous and colourful look, this show has got it all. And there’s a lot for men too, I mean just blindly follow everything Jeff Colby or Sammy Jo are sporting and your outfit will definitely be the talk of the town (or office). Watching this show literally feels like you’ve died and reached fashion heaven!

Mad Men

This show is definitely more than a story about an advertising firm and its retro culture, rather, it’s also about the fantastic and often breathtaking outfits inspired by the 60s. In fact, few looks from this show have become iconic enough; they even had their own exhibition. This show created a fashion moment, which encouraged men and women to dress better for work. Admit it, even you’ve searched for the “Zou Bisou” dress online!

Gossip Girl

This show follows the extravagant lives of New York teens, so the style of each character on this show has as much impact on you as does their drama-filled lives. From Chuck’s classy yet bold look to Dan’s casual attire; Blair’s preppy, posh look, while Serena gives us OOTD goals and Jenny’s rocker chick evolution — this show is the bible for fashion fanatics. Let’s not forget that this show made big hair bands acceptable headgear for the over-fives!

Pretty Little Liars

Apart from constantly being chased by ‘A’, one thing all the liars and other characters on the show have in common is great style. I mean they even do funerals in style. From ideas on what to wear on Halloween to your birthday party or a romantic date or for a casual night-in — this show has got it all.

Empire

Despite all the drama, the show always manages to keep its style in check. They’ve given us two distinct fashion camps — one that of, Cookie, with her bold colours, statement jewellery, and on-point makeup, and the other of, Lucious’s fierce yet sleek look.

So whoever said watching TV shows was a waste of time, they’re obviously wrong! Naturally this selection is based on my preference alone, and the TV shows mentioned above are not placed in any order!

What other shows do you think have great style? Tell us in the comments below!

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