When Sex and the City first aired in 1998, Carrie Bradshaw's Manolo Blahniks became the most talked-about shoes on television. Twenty-five years later, in HBO's follow-up series "And Just Like That," it's her eyewear that's generating the conversation — and the brand behind the frames is MYKITA.
From the very first episode, Sarah Jessica Parker (as the now-fifty-something Carrie) appears in the MYKITA Meryl — an oversized, vintage-inspired optical frame that immediately signals a new chapter. The Meryl's generous proportions and warm colorways perfectly capture the character's evolution: still bold, still fashion-forward, but with the confidence that comes from knowing exactly who you are.
Later in the series, Carrie switches to the MYKITA Alessia for outdoor scenes — a geometric sunglasses frame with an unconventional rim shape that refuses to blend into the background. It's exactly the kind of choice Carrie Bradshaw would make: distinctive without being costume-y, luxurious without screaming about it.
The costume department's choice of MYKITA over more obvious luxury brands tells you everything about where fashion is heading. The modern style icon doesn't reach for the biggest logo — she reaches for the best-made frame. MYKITA's handmade Berlin construction, patented screwless hinges, and featherlight weight represent a new kind of luxury: one based on innovation rather than marketing spend.
Both the Meryl and Alessia are available in our collection. The Meryl comes in several acetate-and-metal combinations, while the Alessia is available in MYKITA's signature stainless steel with various lens options. Whether you're channeling Carrie's intellectual-chic optical look or her downtown-cool sunglasses energy, we can help you find the right frame.