Carrie’s Nameplate Necklace Is Back, But What Does It Mean?

Her most famous accessory makes its first appearance in tonight's episode.

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by Natalie Hammond |
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The costume designers behind And Just Like That, Molly Rogers and Danny Santiago, cleverly included several throwbacks when it came to devising the next chapter of the most celebrated wardrobe on TV. Carrie's favourite belt , Bag and boots were all invited back for the reboot. And in tonight's episode, her most famous accessory of all time gets its moment in the spotlight.

The 'Carrie' necklace - her name rendered in gold cursive with a crystal dotting the 'i' - is clearly visible in the teaser trailer, which shows her getting dressed and looking in the mirror as the voiceover says, 'I have to try something else, start a new chapter. Other people do.'

Carrie's new necklace collection
Carrie's new necklace collection ©And Just Like That

This 'new chapter' seems to be referring to her living situation (Carrie's seen apartment hunting in a snazzy new building with Anthony), but we suspect that the necklace's appearance hints at the fact that this isn't the only change she'll be making.

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Carrie's pendant shaped like New York State ©Getty

Throughout the series, the necklace became a kind of talisman, one that symbolised the essence of Carrie. When she was starting to lose herself in Petrovsky's Paris, she found it hiding in the lining of her clutch bag, willing her to leave her lonely spot on the gallery bench and go to her party. The fact that she's gone back to it, after the tumult of losing her husband, suggests that, once again, she needs its grounding influence as navigates the world as a single woman.

SJP filming AJLT
Carrie's pearl necklace ©Getty

And while we've enjoying seeing her new collection - particularly the blue beads from Fry Powers, the gold pendant shaped like New York State, and the classic string of pearls - there's only one Carrie necklace.

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SHOP: The Outfits From And Just Like That

Sarah Jessica Parker1 of 50
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Sarah Jessica Parker

Carrie dressed up a swishing floral maxi dress with this sequinned bag from Paco Rabanne. The exact style is sold out, but the brand has plenty more options when it comes to disco-ready accessories.

Paco Rabanne, Nano Disc Mini Bag, £6702 of 50

Paco Rabanne, Nano Disc Mini Bag, £670

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Sarah Jessica Parker

Sporting another Fendi Baguette, this time the dinkier Nano.

Fendi, Nano Baguette Charm, £5504 of 50

Fendi, Nano Baguette Charm, £550

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Kristin Davis on the set of SATC

A surprising outfit for girly-girl Charlotte, but we love these clean-cut overalls.

Free People, Marci Coverall, £1186 of 50

Free People, Marci Coverall, £118

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Carrie Bradshaw

Batsheva's pink-and-white housedress is a lot nicer than what we wear to do the washing up.

Batsheva, Victoria House Dress In Pink Peony, £1668 of 50

Batsheva, Victoria House Dress In Pink Peony, £166

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Lisa Todd Wexley

Lisa is earning a reputation as the group's boldest dresser, pairing this puff-sleeved fuchsia jacket with some sunflower shorts from Max Mara. For a winter alternative, try this leather pair from COS.

COS, Leather Bermuda Shorts, £22510 of 50

COS, Leather Bermuda Shorts, £225

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Carrie Bradshaw

Carrie's tutu is back in business. OK, it's not the same pink style she wore in the original show's opening credits, but this long swooshing number is still fetching.

Needle & Thread, Florence Ruffle Ankle Skirt, £29512 of 50

Needle & Thread, Florence Ruffle Ankle Skirt, £295

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Charlotte York

Charlotte looks sunny side up, despite the grey skies, in this egg yolk yellow skirt and matching pumps.

LK Bennett, Floret Yellow Suede Closed Courts, WAS £195 NOW £7814 of 50

LK Bennett, Floret Yellow Suede Closed Courts, WAS £195 NOW £78

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Seema Patel

Seema Patel, played by Sarita Choudhury, appeared for the first time on set wearing this criss-cross jumpsuit from Ralph Lauren.

Seren, Shani Jumpsuit, £62016 of 50

Seren, Shani Jumpsuit, £620

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Carrie Bradshaw

We love this combination on Carrie; a fabulous blue-and-orange dress (vintage), a modern-day boater (Rodney Patterson) and towering platform sandals.

Sandro, Kaela Ruched Printed Silk-Satin Midi Dress, £25218 of 50

Sandro, Kaela Ruched Printed Silk-Satin Midi Dress, £252

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Carrie Bradshaw

Is that socks and sandals we see on Carrie?! Her hip surgery in episode five explains the choice of footwear, but it's still a first from our stiletto-loving heroine.

Birkenstock, Madrid Birko-Flor, £5520 of 50

Birkenstock, Madrid Birko-Flor, £55

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Charlotte York

Charlotte does modern power dressing in this nipped-waist tweed dress in powder pink from St John.

St John, Tweed Boucle Knit Dress, WAS £1,600 NOW £63522 of 50

St John, Tweed Boucle Knit Dress, WAS £1,600 NOW £635

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Carrie Bradshaw

The last time she wore a 'bird' on her head, Carrie was marrying Mr Big (/hitting him with a bouquet of roses when he left her at the altar). If you've seen the first episode, you'll know that this meeting is something of a head-scratcher...The outfit however is 10/10. (The polka dot skirt is Carolina Herrera; the hand-painted bag is by artist Rebecca Moses.)

Carolina Herrera, Gathered Polka Dot Silk-Organza Midi Skirt, £46524 of 50

Carolina Herrera, Gathered Polka Dot Silk-Organza Midi Skirt, £465

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Carrie Bradshaw

Carrie's flowing maxi dress (an usually bohemian choice it must be said) caused much confusion when some sources said it was vintage and others that it was Forever21.

Mango, Flowy Printed Dress, WAS £59.99 NOW £39.9926 of 50

Mango, Flowy Printed Dress, WAS £59.99 NOW £39.99

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Bridget Moynahan

For her confrontation with Carrie, Bridget Moynahan was styled in a polished shirt dress from luxury sustainable label Gabriela Hearst.

COS, Wrap Shirt Dress, £6928 of 50

COS, Wrap Shirt Dress, £69

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Charlotte York

For a scene filmed outside the Lyceum Theatre, Kristin Davis looked exceptionally 'Charlotte', wearing a flower-embroidered cocktail dress from Lela Rose, a powder blue handbag from Louis Vuitton, and a watch from Cartier.

Rixo, Aurelia Embroidered Voile Maxi Dress, £17130 of 50

Rixo, Aurelia Embroidered Voile Maxi Dress, WAS £285 NOW £171

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Carrie Bradshaw

In the best revival yet, SJP was spotted wearing those peacock blue pumps - Manolo Blahnik's Hangisi - that she last wore for her low-key wedding to Mr Big.

Manolo Blahnik, Hangisi 105 Buckle-Embellished Satin Courts, £79532 of 50

Manolo Blahnik, Hangisi 105 Buckle-Embellished Satin Courts, £795

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Carrie Bradshaw

As well as digging out her beloved Fendi Baguette, SJP's also resurrected this studded belt from Streets Ahead. As eagle-eyed fans will remember, the eye-catching accessory made its debut in the first movie, cinching the waist of the rose-printed dress that she wears to go apartment-hunting.

The Kooples, Black Leather Belt With Studs And Eyelets, £8534 of 50

The Kooples, Black Leather Belt With Studs And Eyelets, WAS £170 NOW £85

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Charlotte York

For a cafe catch-up, Charlotte ventures into the world of print with a white sundress patterned with blue sailboats from Emilia Wickstead.

Emilia Wickstead, Galen Dress, £1,49536 of 50

Emilia Wickstead, Galen Dress, £1,495

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Miranda Hobbes

This is the second pair of wedge sandals spotted on Miranda - proof, if you needed it, that they've come a long way since being the type of shoe your old headmistress would wear in summer.

Russell & Bromley, Headspin Woven Espadrille Wedges, £15538 of 50

Russell & Bromley, Headspin Woven Espadrille Wedges, £155

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Miranda Hobbes

Miranda's berry red jumpsuit scores a perfect 10 in our book and is from homegrown label Likely NYC.

Safiyaa, Miriana Sleeveless Jumpsuit, £1,13840 of 50

Safiyaa, Miriana Sleeveless Jumpsuit, £1,138

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Carrie Bradshaw

Saint Laurent's Farrah platforms prove that our heroine hasn't lost her love of heels (or serious height).

Saint Laurent, Bianca Sandals In Smooth Leather, £66042 of 50

Saint Laurent, Bianca Sandals In Smooth Leather, £660

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Lisa Todd Wexley

LTW is the show's new ambassador for power necklaces (this one is from Monies).

Monies, Palermo Necklace In Polyester, £41544 of 50

Monies, Palermo Necklace In Polyester, £415

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Charlotte York

Charlotte was seen in princess pink dialled to its punchiest max in this blouse, a $154 number from Gosilk.

Kitri, Bretta Pink Floral Cotton Top, WAS £85 NOW £6546 of 50

Kitri, Bretta Pink Floral Cotton Top, WAS £85 NOW £65

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Carrie Bradshaw

Carrie was always game for a fancy hat - her fascinator once caused a fight between her Berger, remember? - and this jaunty straw style is no exception.

Emily London, Provence Hat, £64548 of 50

Emily London, Provence Hat, £645

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Carrie Bradshaw

We shudder at the thought of the costume department's shoe wardrobe (it must be similar to when our heroine found herself let loose in the cupboard at Vogue), and love these patent and super stacked Mary-Janes. The necklace has become a new signature of Carrie's, and is from Fry Powers.

Fry Powers, Turquoise & Malachite 14kt Gold-Plated Necklace, £59550 of 50

Fry Powers, Turquoise & Malachite 14kt Gold-Plated Necklace, £595

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