Carrie On


by Nana at November 22, 2007, 1:05 AM

Talk about hi-lo. Sarah Jessica Parker -- of Manolo Blahnik-fiending, Carrie Bradshaw fame (not Jon Bon Jovi as rumored) -- breezed into the Project Runway workroom and challenged the designers to come up with a high-end, $40 look for her Bitten line.


It was genius -- and confusing -- this juxtaposition of S. Jess talking $40 when she was wearing what looked like a $4000 outfit. And based on the resulting styles that catwalked down the runway, it looked like the contestants were perplexed too as they seemed to be designing for the guest judge's 'Sex and the City' alter-ego instead of Bitten.


ep46_carrie_reddress_from_HBO-125.jpgricky's_look.jpgep04_carrie_street_furcoat_from_HBO-125.jpgmarion's_look.jpg [photos courtesy of HBO.com and Bravotv.com]


But as I pored through her 'Sex & the City' looks, I appreciated the statement she was trying to make in spite of her celebrity self: $40, or $4000, it's all in how you Carrie yourself. But speaking of, I couldn't find Victorya and Kevin's winning, Carrie-esque shirt dress for sale on the Bitten site, as promised. Think it'll end up on Carrie in next summer's 'Sex & the City' movie?

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I noticed that the vest is now available on the Steve and Barry website but not the dress which I really think made that outfit awesome. But the vest is only $14.98- cool price. Also the challenge must have been nearly impossible with that budget as most of the fabrics at Mood are atleast $8.00 a yard- good luck designers!

Posted by: Dana at December 5, 2007 8:11 PM

a $40.00 outfit is absurd, as is JSP. no credibility at all for me. Her body is not typical at all, she wears very couture style clothes and thinks people will buy simple re worked designs just cause its her label?
I would feel "bitten" in the pocket if i had to buy any of her things.

Posted by: deb at January 10, 2008 11:58 AM

Actually, the winning outfit is at Steve and Barry's, at least, in Burbank, CA. The vest and the dress. In all sizes up to 22. The colors were different tho. I do not want to sound like an ad for S&B's but the prices were great and Sarah Jessica Parkers line is fashionable, quality clothing for a decent price. Anyone who bags her for wearing fashion within her means is not looking at the big picture. She is making it possible, in a fashionable way, for people like me who cannot live within her means. And she is thinking of all sizes. So for any of you who are complaining about her it just sounds like sour grapes to me.

Posted by: toni at January 10, 2008 12:23 PM

The outfit is also at the Steve & Barry's in Terre Haute, IN. I give the girl kudos for having a range in sizes and having affordable clothing. Not everyone can shop the FASHIONISTA budget! Right SJP & Steve & Barry's

Posted by: amanda at January 11, 2008 7:23 AM

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