Emmy-nominated costume designer Marylin Fitoussi has been working on the looks for Netflix’s “Emily in Paris” since Season 1.
Many of Fitoussi’s choices for the most reason season were dictated by one key element: Emily’s sharp bob. The haircut symbolized a new chapter for the character — played by Lily Collins — and allowed her to go further and bolder with her fashion choices.
Fitoussi has outfitted Collins in chic and romantic silhouettes using vintage finds, bold prints and high-end designer pieces. But this season saw a shift toward a bolder Emily, with looks inspired by Italian aesthetics, signature prints, bold block colors and more black. “She’s not so focused on the business jobs. She’s focused on achieving something at a personal level, and she’s not hiding,” Fitoussi says.
One standout item for Fitoussi was the bold red blazer Emily wears at the end of Season 5. It was a statement piece designed by Barbara Bui. Fitoussi explains, “It was a manifesto,” and she wanted audiences be shocked by it. “It was a strong silhouette, and we wanted to say, ‘Look at me, I’m not shy of anything. I’m ready to take the future for whatever it will be. What I’m showing you at this moment is a confident, strong woman who is not hiding behind girl stuff.’”
