How the 'Emily in Paris' cast dresses in real life compared to their characters
- Fashion is a big focus in "Emily in Paris," which returned to Netflix for a third season on December 21.
- Many of the show's stars incorporate elements from their characters' style into their own looks.
Emily Cooper's maximalist style features bright colors, graphic prints, and daring silhouettes.
The main character is known for her ability to mix and match print, color, and texture into one look. The fictional social media strategist consistently wears heels on the cobblestone streets of Paris, elevating her looks and ensuring they don't feel too casual.
"Emily in Paris" has been criticized in the past by French viewers who feel the show doesn't realistically portray fashion and culture in the city. Editor-in-chief of French Grazia Mathilde Carton told Vogue in 2020 she saw the character's style as a representation of her rebellion.
"Her wardrobe is absolutely not in touch with her environment, exactly like her character who doesn't care about fitting in," she said.
In real life, Lily Collins wears more neutrals and experiments with cutouts and tailoring.
Collins commonly focuses on a statement piece while keeping the rest of her look simple. For the show's season three premiere on December 6, the actress wore a Saint Laurent dress with cutouts and ruching down the bodice.
The dramatic silhouette was contrasted by the soft color of the gown, providing balance to the entire ensemble.
Mindy Chen also loves a bold outfit, often rocking cutouts and crop tops.
Emily's best friend and singer Mindy also isn't afraid to wear evening pieces in the daytime, sporting sequins, heeled boots, and over-the-top accessories as she makes her way around the city.
Ashley Park, who plays Mindy on the show, told Women's Wear Daily in December how she thinks the character acquires her designer pieces.
"Mindy lived in Paris a whole year before she met Emily, and I imagine she's met people, friends, and young designers who want to give her things. She has the hookup," she said.
Ashley Park also loves a daring look, but she often balances her ensembles with refined pieces.
Park's effortlessly cool outfit for the Valentino spring/summer show in October featured a long black skirt and a micro crop top. The length of the top added some edge, but the overall look remained chic and clean.
The actress also seems to wear fewer accessories than her character. For the fashion show, she opted for minimal jewelry and a black bag.
Emily's boss Sylvie Grateau incorporates sophisticated workwear and audacious cuts into her style.
The former Savoir boss is often seen in suits, pencil skirts, and cool blouses around the office.
She also confidently pulls off more eye-catching looks like an open jacket with no shirt underneath or a Schiaparelli dress with gold buttons over the nipples.
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu's real style is even more fresh and adventurous.
The French actress has worn everything from sheer dresses to striped suits throughout her long career, but she also used more color and patterns while doing press for "Emily in Paris."
The orange and magenta printed dress Leroy-Beaulieu wore to the SiriusXM Studios earlier this month looked more like something Emily or Mindy would wear. Metallic magenta boots gave the ensemble an added element of fun.
Compared to Emily's American style, Camille's effortless looks feel quintessentially French.
The character is seen in berets, military jackets, and leather, which suggests she provides a counterbalance to Emily's kitschy style.
She still knows how to add personal touches to her typical French-girl ensembles with the occasional colors, oversized accessories, and fun hairdos.
Camille Razat's style is equally as cool in reality.
The French actress and model often looks like she was plucked out of the front row of a fashion show.
Razat has been photographed in recent years in unconventional dresses, expertly layered ensembles, and some all-black outfits.
Emily's co-worker Julien consistently wears bold and printed jackets.
The fashion-loving Julien is often seen in bold colors and patterns, sometimes mixing prints on top and bottom. His clothes are always impeccably tailored, giving each look a clean finish.
Samuel Arnold also seems to have an appreciation for patterns.
Arnold's and Julien's styles have a lot of common elements, including a love of daring jackets and coats.
Arnold also mixes prints with textures like velvet and leather, giving his personal style a bit more depth.
Luc, another co-worker of Emily's, is all about suits.
The character has worn many iterations of the workwear staple, sometimes pairing a jacket with a turtleneck or accessories like an ascot or a pocket square.
Although Bruno Gouery also wears a lot of suits, his outfits are more suave and undone.
While Luc wears very tailored clothes that contrast his tall hair, Gouery sometimes wears looser silhouettes with his hair slicked back. He also adds interesting layers like vests and wears boots and sneakers with his suits.
The actor was photographed in recent months wearing untied scarves around his neck, giving a better look at how Gouery's style is more relaxed than Luc's style.
Gabriel's style is understated and casual.
The chef is sometimes seen in his uniform, but his off-duty outfits consist of simple jackets, button-up shirts, and jeans or trousers.
Lucas Bravo's style may be similar, but he also experiments more with formalwear.
The French actor wore a sheer shirt under his all-black suit for the Cabourg Film Festival, a slight removal from Gabriel's plain looks.
For a screening of "Emily in Paris" season 3 in December, the actor wore a double-breasted, velvet blazer that made his ensemble red-carpet ready.
Alfie always looks sharp in an array of suits.
The British banker is often pictured in a variation of a suit jacket, trousers, and a tie. He sticks to neutral or deep colors, but sometimes incorporates a touch of pastel.
Lucien Laviscount also wears many suits, but his takes often include much more color.
While doing press from the hit Netflix series, Laviscount wore multiple monochromatic suits, from a silky, purple outfit to a bright pink look with matching sneakers.
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