Now that’s a real statement-maker.
A year after Sarah Jessica Parker gave fans a preview of her character Carrie Bradshaw’s divisive wardrobe in Season 3 of “And Just Like That,” and the episode containing the offending hat finally aired on May 29.
The topper in question — a voluminous, floppy gingham look from Maryam Keyhani ($511) — has been described as “unhinged” and akin to the shape of Strawberry Shortcake’s signature pink style.
In a scene strolling around Washington Square Park with co-star Sarita Choudhury, Parker wore the outlandish piece with a colorful vintage ’70s tiered Ossie Clark dress and Dr. Scholl’s wooden slides ($120).
“I saw the hat and wanted it on my head,” Parker told US Weekly in a video interview yesterday. “We pretty much just put stuff on my head and photograph it, and hope that Michael Patrick [King] is hospitable to the idea,” she added, referring to the show’s creator.
The actress, 60, added that the aforementioned frock reminded her of Neapolitan ice cream.
“It felt incomplete, as dresses often do once you’ve put a lot of hats on your head, you feel like it’s missing its punctuation point,” Parker, whose character is known for her quirky headwear collection, explained.
Apparently, King was supportive of the billowy hat. “I feel we’ve really worn him down,” Parker said. “His eyes have adapted to large-scale things on heads now, so he’s pretty generous about how often they can appear.”
But, of course, fans of the HBO show weren’t as supportive of SJP’s choice of headwear.
“Carrie Bradshaw in a stupid hat we are so back,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another said, “I can get behind the wildest of Carrie’s fashion choices but this duvet cover of a hat is truly unhinged”
“Now Carrie, what the helly is this hat?” a third jokingly questioned.
Others, however, didn’t hate the look. “this hat is amazing. I hope everyone gets one this summer 🤣🤣,” another user posted.
It’s safe to assume Carrie will deliver many more controversial fashion moments this season.