Sex and the Clothing

Just two posts ago I wrote about The Devil Wears Prada and its designation as the most expensively costumed movie in cinema history. But apparently Sex and the City 2, which hits theatres May 27, now claims that distinction.

Costumes for the sequel reportedly cost $10 million. Every meal, every nap, every cocktail is an excuse for a wardrobe change, according to Women's Wear Daily. One lunch scene even involves three outfits per leading lady.

A rundown of some of the movie's pricier pieces, courtesy of the New York Post:

Carrie's $4,000 embellished jeans by the Blonds under a $47,190 Chanel lamé dress and overskirt in this karaoke scene (rumored to be the movie's most expensive).


Charlotte in a silk ruffle dress by Oscar de la Renta (price upon request) and carrying a $3,380 "East West" crocodile tote by Nancy Gonzalez.


Samantha and Miley Cyrus's matching outfits: $3,500 Matthew Williamson dresses and $300 Dolce Vita "Marilyn" boots.


Miranda in a $525 (by special order) "Sarah Highline" dress by Zero + Maria Cornejo.


Carrie's one-of-a-kind $198,000 necklace was sold soon after posters for the movie started popping up around Manhattan. (Can you believe?!) The 18K blackened gold necklace is adorned with opals, rubies, diamonds, and blue, yellow and pink sapphires.


Not surprisingly, Sex and The Devil Wears Prada share a common thread; famed stylist Patricia Field served as costume designer for both movies.

Even though I wasn't a huge fan of the tv show, I just might see Sex and the City 2 simply for the opportunity to feast on all its fantastic eye candy. What about you? Are you looking forward to the "fashion porn"? Or do you feel that in this weak economy such ostentatious clothing is in poor taste?