Sex and the City 2 (2010) - Character & Design: Carrie
Sex and the City 2 (2010)
Director: Michael Patrick King
Production Design: Jeremy Conway
Set Decoration: Lydia Marks
The much anticipated Sex and the City 2 movie has finally opened with lots of promotion and press as one might expect. I haven't seen it yet (have you?), but I've naturally been very interested in the look and feel of the movie. Based on the movie trailers and still photography that's floating around - we can definitely say that this movie is filled with color and texture. The TV series and first movie were more about the clothes, but this one seems much more about the (dare I say it?) surroundings. As Carrie says in the movie "I've been cheating on fashion with furniture". Music to our ears! Lots of other blogs and sites have been covering the interior design of this new movie, including lots of resources, so I'll post a link to those sites at the bottom. However, I thought it would be interesting to compare the evolution of the interior design from television series through the two movies. Since much of the creative team is the same, it makes for an interesting exercise, I think.
The Series: A Single Gal on her way up
The Movie: Finding Myself Makeover
This following image comes from SATC2, but is clearly Carrie's SATC1 apartment post makeover.
The Movie 2: Living Big
So, can you see it? I believe there is a very strong through line across the years. The first apartment and the last have very strong relations. Of course, the newest pad is more put together and expensive than her first apartment. But the natural, masculine earth tones with shades of blue and hints of feminine accessories, plus the strong mid-century modern flair are pretty consistent. The middle period - maybe we can call it Carrie's "Electric Blue Period" seemed wildly different when we first saw it in SATC1, yet it actually acts as a bridge between #1 and #3.
What do you think - is it still Carrie after all these years?
Cinema Style interview with Lydia Marks
3 comments:
Wonderful post, Linda! I definitely see the connection between Carrie's first apartment and her current apartment with Big. I love that you chronicled her evolution in design. The first apartment, while stylish tells of a girl who likes pretty things, but doesn't give too much thought to design. By the first movie, she clearly had a greater interest in design. I am not a big fan of the color blue in interiors, but it looks fantastic in the sets of both movies.
Linda, Of course I am so excited to this movie, mainly beacuse of the interor design and the fashion!
Great comparisons...
Karena
Art by Karena
That bedroom is to-die-for serenity!It looks beautiful! I love the softness of the room.great post!thanks.
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