Ever since defining an era of style as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker has leveraged her fashion influence into a successful career as a footwear designer and boutique owner.
This transition from screen icon to industry authority was on full display in mid-October 2020, when Parker stepped onto the streets of Midtown Manhattan for a photo shoot highlighting her signature mix of high-fashion apparel and accessible luxury footwear.
Sarah Jessica Parker in a Hanifa Knit Wrap Dress and SJP ‘Fawn’ Satin Pumps
Sarah Jessica Parker poses outside her SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker boutique in Midtown Manhattan on October 15, 2020, wearing a dramatic purple Hanifa knit wrap dress styled with hot pink “Fawn” satin pumps from her own footwear collection (Credit: Instar / WENN)
Channeling her on-screen alter ego, SJP struck a pose outside her Midtown shoe store in a cozy purple blanket dress from Hanifa, a Maryland-based contemporary ready-to-wear label founded by Congolese designer Anifa Mvuemba.
Sarah Jessica Parker shows off her fashion credentials in a purple Hanifa knit cardigan wrap maxi dress
Made from hand-knit Korean acrylic yarn, the knit cardigan wrap dress complements Parker’s silhouette with a deep V-neckline, a tasseled hem, and a dramatic high split along the front.
While the daring cut of the dress risked a wardrobe malfunction during the shoot, the focus remained on her expert color blocking.
Sarah Jessica Parker accidentally flashes her knickers in a purple knit maxi dress
While she’s not one to skimp on accessories, SJP decided to forgo elaborate jewelry so her vibrant maxi dress could stand out.
Sarah Jessica Parker wears her naturally curly hair down with her signature smoky eye makeup
The American actress instead completed her look with a pair of fuchsia footwear, creating a contrasting but chic color combination.
The Footloose star slipped into her signature “Fawn” satin pumps from SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker, the footwear label she launched with George Malkemus III in 2014.
Sarah Jessica Parker pairs her purple Hanifa knit wrap dress with vibrant pink “Fawn” satin pumps from SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker
Offered in more than a dozen colors, the pointed-toe silhouette became one of the brand’s defining styles during its decade-long run before the label announced it would close in fall 2024 amid a broader industry shift toward comfort-focused footwear.
Pink satin SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker pointed-toe Fawn pumps with grosgrain trim at the heel
SJP’s Gothic-Chic Aesthetic in a Plunging Black Maxi and Manolo Blahnik Mary Janes
Sarah Jessica later changed outfits, trading her bold maxi for a gothic long black dress.
She looked equally sensational in the dark number, which accentuated her cleavage and tiny waist. It features puff shoulders, long sleeves, a plunging V-neckline, and a floor-length hem.
Sarah Jessica Parker smiles while walking through Midtown Manhattan in a plunging black maxi dress, styled with lilac Manolo Blahnik Mary Jane pumps adorned with sparkling crystal buckles
The actress went for minimal accessories, which included a pair of stud earrings and a colorful bangle. And for her beauty look, she simply wore her naturally curly hair down and highlighted her eyes with dark eyeliner and smoky eyeshadow.
Sarah Jessica Parker looks stunning in a gothic dress with matching gothic smoky eye makeup
Completing her outfit was a pair of lilac Mary Jane pumps from Carrie Bradshaw’s favorite shoe designer, Manolo Blahnik.
Sarah Jessica Parker steps out in lilac Manolo Blahnik Mary Jane pumps adorned with sparkling crystal buckles
More Sarah Jessica Parker Shoe Moments Worth Revisiting
From bold satin pumps outside her Manhattan boutique to crystal-embellished designer heels on the red carpet, Sarah Jessica Parker has spent decades proving that great style often starts with the shoes.
If you love her fearless approach to color, silhouette, and statement footwear, explore more of her most memorable fashion and shoe moments below.
👠 Explore Sarah Jessica Parker’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 📏 Standing at 5’2.5″ (158.8 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 7, Sarah Jessica Parker’s height profile doubles as a style archive tracing her long-running love of heels, designer footwear, and shoe-first dressing.
- 📺 Every shoe Carrie Bradshaw wears in And Just Like That… Season 3 breaks down Sarah Jessica Parker’s on-set footwear, from Maison Margiela Mary Janes to Aquazzura pumps and other standout heels.
- ✨ Her crystal-embellished Sophia Webster “Eva” pumps add whimsical sparkle to a red-carpet look styled with Rochas and Sonia Rykiel before the launch of her own shoe label.
- 🤍 Sarah Jessica Parker’s white Manolo Blahnik pumps with a bold color-block outfit spotlight her gift for turning classic pointed-toe heels into a sharp New York statement.
- 🖤 Her Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Ball appearance in Manolo Blahnik “Ardo” sandals pairs a shimmering Vicky Tiel gown with minimalist yet edgy sock-style heels.