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Patricia Field on her all-time favorite fashion finds

Retailers have Emmy-winning “Sex and the City” costume designer Patricia Field to thank for the droves of women who rushed to buy tutus, slip dresses, nameplate necklaces and (for those with enough credit) closets full of Manolos in the early aughts. The wardrobe mastermind behind “Ugly Betty” and “Younger” is setting trends all over again with the Netflix hit “Emily in Paris.” Case in point? After star Lily Collins wore a bucket hat on the show, the shopping app Lyst reported a 342 percent increase in searches for similar looks. We’ll have to wait until the show’s Season 2 premiere on Dec. 22 to see what craze Field, 79, will ignite next. Until then, here’s the eye candy that’s inspiring the Academy Award-nominated style icon now.

“When I look at Lily Collins [above], I see Audrey Hepburn! So I tried to bring that through in the first season. As the show progresses, [her character] Emily adapts to the Parisian style, but with her American twist — which to me means with more color.”

“When I look at Lily Collins [above], I see Audrey Hepburn! So I tried to bring that through in the first season. As the show progresses, [her character] Emily adapts to the Parisian style, but with her American twist — which to me means with more color.”


“This has been in my wardrobe for many years and maintains its newness as I continue to wear it.” Custom jacket, $5,000 at TheBlonds.NYC

“This has been in my wardrobe for many years and maintains its newness as I continue to wear it.” Custom jacket, $5,000 at The Blonds


“These are designed by my long-time colleague David Dalrymple.” Leopard face mask, $36 at PatriciaField.com

“These are designed by my long-time colleague David Dalrymple.” Leopard face mask, $36 at Patricia Field


“White creepers by George Cox are my version of sneakers. I have a pointy-toe pair that I am wearing right now.” “D-Ring” creepers, $360 at TrashAndVaudeville.com

“White creepers by George Cox are my version of sneakers. I have a pointy-toe pair that I am wearing right now.” “D-Ring” creepers, $360 at Trash and Vaudeville


“Lily Collins wore this jewelry line almost exclusively in Season 1 and 2 of ‘Emily in Paris.’ I believe the small, delicate detail of the designs is what makes them so attractive.” Tana Chung 18-k rose-gold ring with diamonds, $9,800 at ModaOperandi.com

“Lily Collins wore this jewelry line almost exclusively in Season 1 and 2 of ‘Emily in Paris.’ I believe the small, delicate detail of the designs is what makes them so attractive.”
Tana Chung 18-k rose-gold ring with diamonds, $9,800 at Moda Operandi


“This is a personal favorite of mine as it is small, convenient to wear and holds a lot.” MICHAEL Michael Kors “Bradshaw” camera bag, $258 at SaksFifthAvenue.com

“This is a personal favorite of mine as it is small, convenient to wear and holds a lot.”
MICHAEL Michael Kors “Bradshaw” camera bag, $258 at Saks Fifth Avenue


“I’m drawn to these gloves because they represent a more modern and contemporary take. They’re perfect for a bicycle or car.” Fingerless driver gloves, $255 at Seymoure Gloves.com

“I’m drawn to these gloves because they represent a more modern and contemporary take. They’re perfect for a bicycle or car.”
Fingerless driver gloves, $255 at Seymoure Gloves


“Sarah is a designer of unique hat shapes, which I find missing in the American millinery market. I have used her work in TV projects, including ‘Run the World,’ worn by Ella [played by Andrea Bordeaux].” Sarah Sokol boater hat, $550 at PatriciaField.com

“Sarah is a designer of unique hat shapes, which I find missing in the American millinery market. I have used her work in TV projects, including ‘Run the World,’ worn by Ella [played by Andrea Bordeaux].”
Sarah Sokol boater hat, $550 at Patricia Field


“I prefer a spicy, natural scent to a sweet and powdery one. This fragrance answers all my desires.” “Un Jardin sur le Nil” eau de toilette, $140 (3.38 oz.) at Hermes.com

“I prefer a spicy, natural scent to a sweet and powdery one. This fragrance answers all my desires.”
“Un Jardin sur le Nil” eau de toilette, $140 (3.38 oz.) at Hermes


“This is so good! Using roe to make a spread is very popular among my fellow Greeks. It’s called taramosalata.” Caviar Russe salmon roe, $22 (4 oz.) at FreshDirect.com

“This is so good! Using roe to make a spread is very popular among my fellow Greeks. It’s called taramosalata.”
Caviar Russe salmon roe, $22 (4 oz.) at Fresh Direct


“These are loved by all the actresses I have presented them to because they are unique, high-style and super-comfortable, affording a perfect lift to the wearer.” “Zia Gold” heels, $344 at TerryDeHavilland.com

“These are loved by all the actresses I have presented them to because they are unique, high-style and super-comfortable, affording a perfect lift to the wearer.”
“Zia Gold” heels, $344 at Terry de Havilland


“I use this mixed with a bright red hair color to tone down the neon without losing its vibrancy and drama.” “Vampire Red” hair dye, $14 at ManicPanic.com

“I use this mixed with a bright red hair color to tone down the neon without losing its vibrancy and drama.”
“Vampire Red” hair dye, $14 at Manic Panic


“Growing up as a native New Yorker, I would see these necklaces. And Carrie, living in New York, would have seen it somewhere, so it had that reason for being.” 14-k yellow-gold custom nameplate necklace, from $330 at PatriciaField.com

“Growing up as a native New Yorker, I would see these necklaces. And Carrie, living in New York, would have seen it somewhere, so it had that reason for being.”
14-k yellow-gold custom nameplate necklace, from $330 at Patricia Field


“My best accessory is my 2002 pearlized-aqua Ford T-Bird. It stops traffic!” 2002 Ford “Thunderbird” convertible, $13,000, similar styles at ReimelMotorcars.com

“My best accessory is my 2002 pearlized-aqua Ford T-Bird. It stops traffic!”
2002 Ford “Thunderbird” convertible, $13,000, similar styles at Reimel Motorcars


“What attracted me to this serum is the fact that it is hyaluronic acid, which provides moisture externally and internally as well.” Nature’s Way Hydraplenish serum, $30 (1 oz.) at Amazon.com

“What attracted me to this serum is the fact that it is hyaluronic acid, which provides moisture externally and internally as well.” Nature’s Way Hydraplenish serum, $30 (1 oz.) at Amazon

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