UAE: How hit series Emily In Paris has influenced fashion trends locally with its bold style statements

UAE: How hit series Emily In Paris has influenced fashion trends locally with its bold style statements

Ahead of the release of latest season, we asked UAE-based designers and influencers how the protagonist would dress up if she were in Dubai

Season 3 of the Netflix series premiered on December 21

Published: Thu 22 Dec 2022, 10:02 PM

“Dress to impress” is a term we’ve often heard when it comes to making sartorial choices. However, Emily In Paris believes otherwise. When it comes to playing dress-up, Emily Cooper (played by Lily Collins) is all about “Dress to express”, rather than playing to the Parisian crowd. Ever since its first season in 2020, the Netflix web series has left quite a mark on pop culture, creating memorable moments in fashion to showcase an American misfit’s journey in finding her feet in the fashion capital of the world.

Lily Collins, who plays Emily Cooper in the show, in a zebra print jacquard jacket from Dolce & Gabbana. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix

Continuing to make bold statements through the show’s visual grammar, with neon hues, edgy silhouettes, mismatched patterns and quirky accessories, costume designer Marylin Fitoussi creates a magnificent clash of colours in the latest season, with the outfits yet again taking a life of their own. And not to forget, Collins’ freshly cut bangs