I couldn't help but wonder... Was Carrie Bradshaw's True Love Actually Manolo Blahnik?
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
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In this video, I explore the Enduring Legacy of Sex and the City's Manolo Blahnik shoe obsession.
00:00 intro
02:23 meet Mr. Manolo Blahnik
05:41 Manolos as a Symbol of Carrie's Journey
07:06 Feminism or Consumerism?
09:06 SATC movie and the Hangisi craze
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Source:
Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, Sex and the City and Us: How Four Single Women Changed the Way We Think, Live and Love (Simon & Schuster, 2018), chap. 6
Christopher Laverty, Fashion in Film (London: Laurence King Publishing Ltd, 2021), 137-138
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What always drove me crazy about the episode where Carrie's shoes got stolen at the baby shower is that her friends with kids were RICH. They likely owned their apartment and were actively talking about having a second home in the Hamptons and going out to Nick & Toni's - a very expensive Hamptons restaurant. The idea that they would not pay her back because the shoes were SO expensive at $485 is insane and an outright lie. Sure, the shoes were pricey, but her "friend" clearly had the money for everything else and just didn't want to do the right thing for Carrie.
You're totally right! It doesn't make sense that Carrie's pretty well-off friends wouldn't chip in to replace her stolen shoes. They could afford fancy stuff like expensive dinners and second homes, so saying the shoes were too pricey doesn't add up. It seems like they just didn't want to do the right thing, or frankly, even liked Carrie.
That episode made me angry when I watched it as a teenager and it still makes me angry today. Just because you wouldn't spend that much money on an item doesn't mean you shouldn't replace it
If you think about it, the rich friend resented Carrie because she was a single woman with no kids. As you can imagine this was her reasoning behind resenting Carrie’s lifestyle. It has something to do with the reality that she can no longer relate to it or “afford” it: Because being committed to a husband and three kids at the time was obviously something that Carrie does not have to deal with. This is why I believe she didn’t want to pay for the shoes because beneath it all- she was no longer the Manolo Blahnik girl.
You overestimate rich New York people. A lot of them do not care about doing the “right thing,” just what benefits them.
Jealousy
When I was a pre-teen, watching mtv and the Oscars, I used to think there is a special secret shoe manufacturer for these women, who makes the high heels extremely comfortable and soft, lol. In my 10 y.o head, they'd be able to walk around in all those high heel shoes all day, being all comfortable. Years went by and I started wearing heels in my teens. No, they were never comfortable or soft, but the dream about the ultimate pair never left my mind. When SATC was first aired in my country I was in my early 20's and a student. My student job was in a shoe retail store and I've tried every pair there. No, no shoes that would make me shoe obsessed like Miss Bradshaw here. Ok, I've just haven't found the right pair yet I thought.
Finally, my mid 30's, It became possible for me to buy myself a pair of Choos without having to sell a kidney. I've tried them on and it was the single most uncomfortable shoe ever! Like torture level. So I took them back and bought myself some nice sheets and lingerie. Never dreamed of designer shoes again and it is my strong belief they hate women, and feet, and women's feet! 😂
What a journey you've had with shoes! It's funny how our perceptions of high heels change over time. I can totally relate to that childhood belief in a magical, ultra-comfortable shoe manufacturer! And your experience mirrors that of many who dream of owning those iconic designer heels, only to find out they're not exactly a dream to wear. It sounds like you made a wise choice investing in something more practical and comfortable. Who needs designer shoes when you can have luxurious sheets and lingerie, right? Thanks for sharing your hilarious and relatable story! 😄👠
Some women have feet that prefer the heels and some cant stand it. Good that you found something that brings you much more Joy and comfort than high heels.
sounds like you made an excellent switch! true luxury!
The way shoe manufacturers and designers make shoes is decidedly aesthetic. They're actually terrible for our foot health. The toe boxes are so narrow they cause bunions and heels can lead to other foot deformities and weak ankles. Shoes, mostly, are not made to actually ergonomically fit a human foot for their health🥴😩
I have a girlfriend who’s mother was a buyer for a high end department store and she said that jimmy choo shoes were the worst lowest quality shoes there are far more comfortable shoes out there
I felt like the stolen shoes said a lot about the ‘friend.’ Like ‘I come over to celebrate you and yours and one of YOUR PEOPLE stole from me’ Seriously, tf?!
Why didn’t she ask around? You know who was in your house…then balk when Carrie is like nah girl I’m getting my shit back in some way, shape or form.
you're totally right! the fact that Kyra, Carrie's friend, didn't do more to help find the stolen shoes seems really off. I think Kyra was secretly jealous of Carrie's lifestyle choices and probably really frustrated with her own life and released that whole anger and frustration on Carrie
I think Kyra stole them.
When my mom was in her thirties she watched the sex and the city every night while it was on tv. I wasn’t allowed to watch it cause I was only like 4 or 5 years old back then. But when my mom went to the kitchen to crab snacks, I went and hid behind the sofa and watched it with her secretly (although I kind of know that she probably knew 😅). Anyways my mom will be 60 next year and because she loves shoes, I had an idea to gift her those Manolos so that once in her life she could have the shoes that Carrie did. I think it would be nice😊
Have to find a better job maybe 😅
what a sweet and nostalgic story
That story made me tear up a bit LOL that was such a sweet story, and also a phenomenal gift idea, I hope you can get them for your mom 🩷
I don’t get why Carrie didn’t ask Big for big purchases like Manolos & bags.. she never got anything out of his “rich man” status except being made a fool of…
Instead she went into her own debt trying to fit an image in her head of the kind of woman who could buy her own designer stuff…
he only gave her that Judith Leiber swan-shaped bag she didn't even like
I think it didn't fit the political climate of the time. The late 90s and 00s were the time were pop feminism widely meant, women don't need anything from men or they are gold diggers, as women were still trying to prove they can in fact be independent. I suppose the writers thought it would be too controversial.
Because that would be gross.
@@law11school11girlyshe should have gone into her own debt. That’s what she decided to do with her hard earned money.
I know it's out of topic but one of my favourite styles is Samantha's in season 1.
If you rewatch the breakfast scenes she often wears sneakers and when I noticed it took me by surprise because I always remember Samantha as we know her in later seasons (wearing luxury brands).
I will always love first season style. 👠
That's such an interesting observation! I hadn't noticed Samantha's style evolution between seasons either, but now that you mention it, it adds a unique dimension to her character development. The fashion choices in the first season indeed have a unique charm, don't they?
I love the mugging scene so much! It's so funny and SJP really sells the absurd horror of someone stealing your goddamn shoes in broad daylight lmao
The purple satin shoes I wore to high school prom were knockoffs of the infamously stolen silver sandals. I was in love with them.
A weird request but....Please talk about Aleksandr Petrovsky, its such a great character and omg i think he is soo misunderstood
absolutely not a weird request at all! Aleksandr Petrovsky is indeed a complex and intriguing character, and he brings a unique dynamic to the show. thanks for suggesting this topic!
Has anyone else noticed that they lived in NYC yet is was never winter time? So how practical or realistic would it be for Carrie to wear all those shoes most of the time?
that's a great observation! indeed, it rarely seems to be winter in the series. only at the end of the 6th season do we see a couple of wintery episodes
Small note at 9:27, but Big and Carrie were not engaged when they started apartment hunting. It was after he said that he “got it” in reference to the dream apartment that Miranda mentioned that the apartment would belong only to him and not Carrie. Then Carrie brought it up to him and they got engaged. Otherwise, great video 😊
hi, thanks for pointing that out! You're absolutely right about the timeline. Big and Carrie weren't engaged when they started apartment hunting; it was after that pivotal conversation about the dream apartment that the engagement happened. I appreciate you sharing your insight, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video overall!
"Carrie's ability to indulge in luxury purchases" Didn't Carrie nearly became homeless because of her shoe shopping addiction? And she only got the money for her apartment from Charlotte's divorce settlement? Not exactly a beacon of financial independence.
Carrie was in so much debt 😂😂
*** Carrie and Big weren’t engaged while apartment hunting, Big was her man friend lol
I always thought is was feathers in her hair until she blurted out it was a bird in her hair. like Carrie girl... no one asked you to do that
actually, SJP owned that bird headpiece, and she actioned it last year. it sold for 70.000 USD!
Another SATC episode from Kasia, this night couldn’t have gotten any better
Amazing content - as always. Great job! 👠
I just saw the Galliano documentary, so I perked up at that detail about the dress Carrie ends up marrying Big in - showing how you can actually believe his designs are vintage from their craft, and also his rare but stunning wedding dresses made for close friends. The Vivian Westwood gown is obviously to die for, but I forgot about the sheer elegance of Galliano’s Dior 🤍
That documentary sounds fascinating! I have yet to have the chance to watch it, but your description has definitely piqued my interest, especially with those insights into Galliano's designs. It's amazing how his craftsmanship can evoke such a timeless and vintage feel. And yes, the elegance of Galliano's Dior creations is truly remarkable! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it! 🌟
@@KasiaSopniewska Anytime, always eager to watch your videos!
I love your SATC videos
girl I loooooove your videos!!! thanks so much
Your videos are always my fevourite.
glad to hear that
Love your videos Kasia! Always love when you post anything satc related!
aw thank you so much
I love your satc reviews, this one was exceptional, I love to hear about the fashion history in the show
Thank you so much! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed my SATC reviews, and I'll be sure to keep diving into the fashion history in future reviews
Love your series on SATC, so comforting 💗🥹
Glad you enjoy it!
Amazing videos! Happy to have discovered them now, so I can binge watch 🤭 Just rewatched the series after watching them as a teen and it's so different 🥵
Great video! I couldn't justify spending over $400 on shoes so I wasn't influenced 😂
you could always get them secondhand. i bought Carrie's silver Manolos form the baby shower episode for 70 dollars on The Real Real
I want the urban shoe myth shoes… the Campari pumps.
Great essay.
I’ve actually never been tempted to copy anything except the tutu skirt from this show. The fashion just seemed blasé to me 🤷🏼♀️ do you think that Manolo paid for the mentions here? As product placement? Sorry if you did mention that and I missed it.
Thank you for the compliment! As for your question about Manolo Blahnik, it's actually quite the opposite-Manolo Blahnik didn't pay for references. In fact, the only major fashion brand that made the show pay for its items was Christian Louboutin. The rest of the fashion was either given or rented to the show for free
An instant watch
OMG, thank you so much
In one episode she mentions her new Paolo shoes. They could be Paolo
@@1015SaturdayNight im not sure, Paolo is pretty traditional, leather focused, Italian footwear and some of the styles in the shop are pretty modern.
Heavy on the eww Jack Berger.
I've just discovered your videos on SATC. just a quick gauge question to see where your perspective is... was it a HUGE mistake in the show for Carrie and Big to end up together "happily ever after"?
I mean, besides the fact they weren't happily ever after for long (idk if you've seen the reboot), I always thought Carrie should have stayed single forever
Only found your channel yesterday and have been loving your rewatch of the original SATC series. Im old enough that I watched it when it first aired and have had the dvd box set for 17yrs. I am enjoying your perspective on the show. It's a fresh and fair look without the hate.
Please continue with your season reviews for 5 and 6. Especially 6!! I can't wait to see your thoughts on the last season so bad.
P.S. I'm not acknowledging that Just Like That exists. In my own headcanon it all ended after either season 6 or the first movie. 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind words and for joining my channel! I definitely plan to continue with my reviews for seasons 5 and 6, so stay tuned.
P.S. If you ever change your mind, I also have reviews of And Just Like That, and I approach them with the same fair perspective, without the hate. Thanks again for your support and lovely comment! 😊
investing in this video before it blows up, I'm predicting 100k views
babe, you are too kind! thank you so much
Name plate necklaces were popular in the African American community and hip hop culture way before SATC. My friends and I had name necklaces in 1993.
It's sad that Carrie preferred shoes over family life but let's face it, she would be a terrible mother 😅
Audibly gasped at the fact that you've published a new video, I am so happy! So great to see you making content about SATC, I've missed it ❤️🩹 Can't wait to get comfortable and watch this lovely analysis 🥰 Thank You!