Emily in Paris is back!

[KillingMeDeftly]

Yes it's as ridiculous as ever but it's pure escapism, the clothes are fab and Gabriel is gorgeous!

Just what I need at this time of year

@DifferentHair me too I love seeing the clothes as well. It's true that it wouldn't reflect reality at all but with Carrie at least, there were many times where she overdid her credit card as it was mentioned a few times but with Emily, there's no mention of that either or whether these clothes are a freebie or if her family back in Chicago are billionaires just like Mindy's family in China. I can understand Mindy wearing it where I only assume she purchased them before being disowned/trying to survive without her bank of father but with Emily it just doesn't make any sense. But beyond these questions, I really love most of her clothes and her hair is lush.

The prog is bloody ridiculous, but I love it. Pure escapism.

Emily's clothes are all part of the fantasy of living in Paris and nothing to do with real life, particularly in terms of how much they cost. It's escapism costuming, so don't bother analysing how Emily's character (and the others) can afford to dress in the way they do.

I think Emily comes from money.

I think a marketing exec at her level would be on £50k but rent is Paris is really high.

(Completely over analysying!)

I’ve just got to the bit where she gets the train to Marseille. Died laughing at her outfit. Is this how Americans think the French dress?

It’s fiction folk.

Zut alors @JayAlfredPrufrock diem merci pour vous!

@Lamerexo

Literally the worst show ever but for some reason I am still going to watch the second season

Lmao same here!

@doadeer

I think Emily comes from money.

I think a marketing exec at her level would be on £50k but rent is Paris is really high.

(Completely over analysying!)

I thought it was a year all expenses paid or at least generous relocation bonus

I don't think work would pay her accommodation in that industry. But I think I'm reading too deeply into this!

Movies and TV always ignore all reality of financial situations.

Bridget Jones living pretty much on the river in zone 1.

Early SATC cast living in amazing apartments.

Pure trash but easy to watch when baby has gone to bed!! I also think Lily Collins looks incredibly thin and hope she is okay. You could see all her collarbones in that scene outside oh her birthday.

I actually liked Alfie and thought he was nice and better for Emily than Gabriel who was beautiful but they have less in common and he cheated on his girlfriend of 5 years with her best friend which is just awful.

I binged it last night but the American boss constantly eating and talking with her mouth full really ruined it for me. I ended up muting large parts in the end.

On Emily’s clothes - I read an interview with Darren Start and the costume designer Patricia Field (same designer as Sex in the City) recently. When asked about how Emily could afford the clothes he snapped ‘It’s not reality. If I wanted reality I would make a documentary’.

Does anyone think that Camille is less glamorous in Season 2? I feel they have toned her down a lot, particularly in comparison to Emily.

Well he just sounds like an all round charmer doesn't he

@Blogdog I thought the same about Camille. She was definitely more chic in the first season.

I found this account where the clothes and the prices are displayed
Omg how much money!
instagram.com/emilyinparisoutfits?utm_medium=copy_link

Actually a lot of the clothes cost less than I thought they would. There are some pieces from ASOS, River Island and Zara! And Emily's show stopper red dress in the finale was $399 - that's not cheap but I assumed it would be far more!

I'm surprised to see no Chanel for Camille. Her character is old money so you'd think she would've inherited some vintage Chanel!

Patricia Field is a genius at mixing High / Low fashion. She envisions the whole look. I absolutely love her work!

[quote EasterIssland]I found this account where the clothes and the prices are displayed
Omg how much money!
instagram.com/emilyinparisoutfits?utm_medium=copy_link[/quote]
Omg the rear horrible outfit with the fluffy pink trim, weird golfer cap and striped trousers is so expensive!

Some of the tops are stupidly pricey.

@Blogdog agree Camille was less glamorous, her hair looked awful a few times.

For me there were too many musical interludes. I love Mindy but didn't need her singing all the time. It felt like a lot of filler.

Camille looks really different. Not in a ‘had work done’ way. Maybe she is pregnant. Or they’ve made her look less glamorous on purpose.

I heard on the radio today that French companies can be fined 70,000 euros if employees work/access emails at weekend. ‘The right to disconnect’ law. It was quite interesting to listen to the reasoning behind it.

Just finished it. What do we think she decided? I think we’re meant to think she’s hurt and will turn down the job, but I think she is vengeful after seeing Camille trick her, and is taking the job to stick around and be meddlesome.

Lily Collins had anorexia before from school, she’s open about it in interviews.

@jay55 agree, I like Mindy but I don't understand why so much screen time was devoted to her singing. They established she could sing early on, the plot didn't benefit from multiple songs in various locations.

It reminded me of that character Jenna from 30 Rock who was constantly trying to sing in every situation.

The Ukrainian culture minister has complained to Netflix about the shoplifting character and I can't say I blame him!