Can the new series revitalise the New York fashion scene as the first so memorably did? First, it will have to get with the programme. “It is very much dealing with the way the world looks now, where wealth and privilege come from, and how you handle that,” screenwriter Joshua Safran told
, as the new series was announced. “There was not a lot of representation the first time around on the show – and I was the only gay writer.” Much maligned for its lack of diversity,’s new, more inclusive approach has thrilled many fans. “How gay is it going to be?” an excited viewer tweeted Safran, who responded: “It’s very, very queer.”
Savannah Smith accessorises a Veronica Beard tweed skirt suit with a Fendi Baguette, a Salvatore Ferragamo tote bag and Sam Edelman stacked loafers in a scene from the new series.Naturally, characters’ wardrobes will need to reflect a diverse cast with a 2021 mindset.
in a mix of hard-to-procure streetwear, classic luxury brands and off-the-beaten-track accessories. Gone are the preppy hairbands and curly-fries hairstyles of former queen bee Blair. Now, leading ladies come with shaved heads. Jordan Alexander in a red Aleksandre Akhalkatsishvili dress with a Bulgari handbag and Michael Kors sandals.Nevertheless, the new cast will still wield extraordinary retail might. Case in point: Alexander’s look, comprising off-white, kitten-heeled Schutz boots teamed with bike shorts, an oversized school shirt, a Fendi bag and a Cartier pin, which exudes the kind of high-low attainability that made Patricia Field an icon.
Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)