Sarah Jessica Parker praises fearless fashion choices on 'Sex and the City'

Sarah Jessica Parker has revealed that she would “put on anything” when it came to portraying her iconic character Carrie Bradshaw in the hit series Sex and the City, even if the outfits were considered “insane” behind the scenes.

The actress, who played the fashion-forward columnist across six seasons from 1998 to 2004, reflected on the creative process behind Carrie’s famously eccentric wardrobe in a recent interview with People magazine.

Parker said there were no limits when working with longtime costume designer Patricia Field and designer Molly Rogers, describing late-night and early-morning fittings that often stretched into the early hours after filming.

“It would be 2 or 3 or 4am, and we had just finished shooting, and I was in a fitting and they would have some of the most insane stuff,” Parker recalled, adding that extensive documentation exists from the process, including Polaroid photos of the experimental looks.

“There are Polaroids. There is documentation of these things. I would put anything on for them, because you never know,” she said.

The actress became globally recognised for Carrie Bradshaw’s bold fashion choices, including the now-iconic white tutu skirt featured in the show’s opening credits and the dramatic bird headpiece worn during a pivotal wedding scene opposite Mr. Big, played by Chris Noth.

Parker added that the fittings were often chaotic but enjoyable, describing the atmosphere as light-hearted and creatively free, particularly as none of the cast had family obligations at the time.

“I will absolutely put anything on for Molly Rogers,” she said, emphasising her trust in the show’s creative team.

Costume designer Molly Rogers, who won an Emmy in 2002 for her work on the series, also contributed to shaping the show’s distinctive visual identity. She previously described going to extraordinary lengths to source wardrobe pieces, including tracking down clothing from private homes and unexpected locations.

“She’s like, ‘There’s a woman. I met a woman. She’s in Albany,’” Rogers said, explaining that she would sometimes search through attics and private collections to find unique pieces for the show.

Despite the success of many iconic looks, Rogers has admitted that several of her favourite outfits never made it to screen, saying that numerous designs were ultimately cut during production.

“It is astounding. My favorite pieces did not get into that television series,” she said.

The series remains widely regarded as one of television’s most influential fashion showcases, with Carrie Bradshaw’s wardrobe continuing to shape pop culture and style discussions decades after the show’s original run.