***Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for Episode 3 of the second season of “And Just Like That …”***
In the latest episode of “And Just Like That …,” the hit show takes a nostalgic trip back to its “Sex and the City” roots by featuring previously seen handbags and reminiscing about the old New York City.
The episode revolves around Carrie, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, as she records her memoir and deals with the difficult memories of her deceased husband, John. To cope, Carrie indulges in shopping and pretends to have Covid. Meanwhile, Seema, played by Sarita Choudhury, has her Birkin bag stolen outside her apartment, and Miranda, portrayed by Cynthia Nixon, who is still in Los Angeles, decides to get a tattoo to signify her transformation.
Before the episode aired, reporters and editors on the Styles desk discussed some of the most memorable accessories and throwbacks featured in this installment.
The stolen handbag storyline brought back memories of a similar incident from “Sex and the City” Season 3, when Carrie’s Fendi Baguette was snatched. In an interesting twist, a Baguette bag featured in this episode, bringing forth a sense of déjà vu for Vanessa Friedman.
The episode also tackled the Covid pandemic, a theme that hadn’t been fully explored in the series until now. Carrie embraces pandemic-era athleisure with her own twist, pairing oversized sweatshirts with unconventional outfits and accessories like an “Oy Vey” mask.
The humor in the episode didn’t go unnoticed. Carrie faking Covid to avoid responsibilities and Seema’s Louis Vuitton logo-print mask provided some comedic moments. The final line, “And just like that … I got Covid,” even elicited laughter from Madison Malone Kircher.
Fashion was a significant aspect of the episode, with predictions about Miranda’s tattoo and Carrie’s shoe preferences coming true. Balloon heels from Loewe, as Vanessa Friedman had predicted, made an appearance during Carrie’s shopping spree at Bergdorf Goodman.
The episode also highlighted the show’s challenge of straddling between the past and the present. While incorporating fashion from earlier years of “Sex and the City,” the writers aim to cater to both nostalgia and relevance.
Speculations about future episodes included Miranda donning jumpsuits, Seema rocking zebra stripes, and Lily, Charlotte’s daughter, getting a septum piercing. Additionally, more animal prints, Chanel bags, and New York City merch were anticipated.
In conclusion, Episode 3 of the second season of “And Just Like That …” brought back iconic handbags, delved into the pandemic, and showcased fashion moments both old and new. Fans can’t wait to see what surprises the upcoming episodes hold.
Contributors to this article include Vanessa Friedman, Louis Lucero II, Katie Van Syckle, Jeremy Allen, Madison Malone Kircher, and Callie Holtermann.