Archive · 18 Aug 2025
'And Just Like That' Reflects Fashion's Evolving Role
The original 'Sex and the City' showed fashion as fun and a way for women to express themselves.
The new show, 'And Just Like That,' is showing that fashion also has to think about important things like being fair to everyone, helping the environment, and how people are changing.
It's like fashion is now asking questions about where clothes come from and who makes them.
The new show features characters with different styles and generations, showing fashion's evolution.
‘Sex and the City’ celebrated fashion as a joyful form of self-expression.
‘And Just Like That’ examines fashion's role amid social changes and values.
The sequel series reflects a shift towards inclusivity and sustainability.
Characters in ‘And Just Like That’ experiment with gender and generational fashion.
The show's fashion mirrors a society questioning consumerism and excess.
- Who
- Characters in both series; viewers of the show.
- What
- Comparison of the role and meaning of fashion in 'Sex and the City' and 'And Just Like That'.
- When
- The original series aired from 1998-2004, the sequel from 2021-2025.
- Where
- New York City, in the context of the shows.
- Why
- To reflect how societal values influence fashion.
Original's Perspective
Sequel's Perspective
Fashion's Purpose
Original's Perspective
Fashion as escape and fantasy.
Sequel's Perspective
Fashion needs to address labor practices and environmental concerns.
- Original Series
- Sex and the City (1998-2004)
- Sequel Series
- And Just Like That (2021-2025)
- Main Character (original)
- Carrie Bradshaw
- Setting
- New York City
- Focus of Original
- Fashion as self-expression
- Focus of Sequel
- Fashion's responsibility in modern society
