AsEmily in Pariscreator Darren Star puts it, “fashion has always been in the DNA” of the Emmy-nominated Netflix series.
That would explain why the show’s lead costume designerMarylin Fitoussipushed the boundaries even further when conceptualizing the looks for itshighly-anticipated third season.
“I think that this season I had an even greater freedom. We have listed 14,000 pieces. I think that onLily [Collins]we did about 43 looks,” Fitoussi reveals in an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip shared with PEOPLE.
“So, we always have to present new things, to push the limits of what we can do,” she adds on how she approached Emily’s newest lineup of outfits.
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Fitoussi previously collaborated with legendary costumer and designer Patricia Field on season one and two of the show. For season 3, she continued at the helm of the fashion department as lead costume designer without Field. (Collins previously told PEOPLEwatching Fitoussi and Field at work was a “fascinating dialogue” of fashion.)
But it’s the new pieces, such as Emily’s delicate pink feathered cape, that prove Fitoussi’s talent. “I wanted her to have that sort of graceful little bird,” she explains of the custom look, which will be featured in the forthcoming season.
The avant-garde item is only a glimpse at the the high-fashion wardrobe ready to make their debut in the coming episodes, from Emily’s dramatic Dolce & Gabbana top with wing-like sleeves to her office-ready houndstooth set.
Much like the scripted world of the show, fashion for Fitoussi is all about storytelling.
“It’s a bit of a calling, telling stories with clothes and making everyone feel beautiful. Emily allows me to experiment entirely with this irreverent creative aspect where you get to break the codes of fashion, where you get to be yourself and feeling different and unique and to affirm it,” she notes in the feature.
Season 3 ofEmily in Paris, premiering with 10 episodes on Netflix Dec. 21, will follow Emily as she’s challenged to make life-changing decisions, from work to romance.
“I myself don’t know her choice yet. I keep asking,“Collins previously told PEOPLEof what’s next for Emily, who must decide whether she should remain with mentor Sylvie in the City of Lights or move back to Chicago. “But whatever choice it is you know it will be filled with drama, fashion and a lot of fun and romance.”
source: people.com
