Pioneer Patricia

Long before Carrie Bradshaw graced our screens with her fabulous outfits that perfectly clashed with her dramatic affairs, the famed designer behind Sex and the City, Patricia Field, to me was an icon. She is considered one of fashion's greatest visionaries.

An Academy Award nominated and Emmy Award winning film and television costume designer and boutique owner with her own clothing label; Patricia raised the standards for the world of television glamour when she costumed the most fashionable show in television history. Sex and the City’s stunning and always entertaining costuming was such an important part of the show's status as a cultural phenomenon and of course fashion editors, socialites, and celebrities alike soon adopted Patricia’s clothing and style philosophy. She is a true pioneer, stimulating a fashion movement throughout the world.

While the days of Sex and the City have come to an end, the exciting reign of Patricia Field lives on and for me personally, her motivation is inspiring.

To quote Ms Field ‘I use clothes to communicate how I feel about women. I want all women to understand that they are powerful.’

Patricia Field’s New York City megastore is my favourite place to browse and spend. 4,000 square feet of heaven on a stick. i.e crazy patterns, quirky headpieces and chunky accessories. It even offers hair and makeup services. It may be a little off the wall to consider Patricia Field's designs for your big day but her edgy fashion house offers bridal options from ready-to-wear girdles and corsets, satin garter belts with pockets to crystal chains. If you want to inject some colour and originality into your big day, I urge you to be inspired by Patricia’s quirkiness and style as much as I am.