wild and wonderful

Carrie On
Versace gold chiffon evening dress. Stephen Russell diamond-and-platinum earrings. Cartier emerald-cut diamond ring. Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière crystal-and-pearl bracelet. Manolo Blahnik d'Orsay heels.

Stairway to Heaven
A throng of onlookers and paparazzi checks out Parker and Noth as they ascend the steps to Central Park. Dolce & Gabbana chiffon evening dress.

Carrie-d Away
Honeymoon high jinks in operatic style. Versace chiffon dress. Manolo Blahnik heels. On Noth: Tom Ford tuxedo. Brooks Brothers shirt. Photographed at the Metropolitan Opera.

No Shrinking Violet
Parker channels Carrie's fierce and fearless style in a Marchesa satin-organza dress and Christian Louboutin pumps.

The Art of Seduction
Parker raises the heat in Narciso Rodriguez's erotically charged wool dress, with a banded back and an exposed zipper. Photographed in the nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century European galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Breaking the Mold
Parker has carved out a comedic niche as the iconoclastic Carrie but also taken on more serious roles in such films as Smart People. Alexander McQueen peacock lace-and-tulle dress. De Vera antique necklace. Cartier ring. Chanel shoes. Photographed at the Greek and Roman galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Love in the Afternoon
From the series' early days to its last episodes and now the movie, Carrie has progressively upped the glamour ante in her wardrobe. Nina Ricci silk-satin dress and shoes. Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière necklace. On Noth: Tom Ford vest. Valentino shirt and trouser. Photographed at the Plaza Hotel.

Emotional Baggage
Are Carrie and Big playing for keeps? Chanel bouclé suit. Lanvin hat. Philip Crangi for Vera Wang cuff bracelet. Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière pumps. On Noth: Valentino suit and shirt. Louis Vuitton luggage.

Cloud Nine
Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie reunites with Mr. Big in the movie version of the iconic HBO series. Lanvin banded washed-silk evening dress and gloves. Christian Louboutin pumps. On Noth: Tom Ford coat. Hugo Boss shirt. Valentino pants. Photographed on the observation deck at Rockefeller Center.

In this story: fashion editor, Phyllis Posnick;
hair, Serge Normant for Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon;
makeup, Stéphane Marais.
Grooming, Losi for Kiehl's at the Wall Group.
Production design, Mary Howard.
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