Female Icons of the 2000s: Then and Now

The 2000s belonged to Carrie Bradshaw — and by extension, Sarah Jessica Parker. With Sex and the City at its peak, SJP turned from actress to fashion icon overnight. Her mix of sharp humor, emotional honesty, and couture chaos made her the face of single-girl independence for a whole generation.

It wasn’t just the show — it was the lifestyle it inspired. Cosmopolitans, Manolos, and big city dreams all became shorthand for modern womanhood. Sarah Jessica played the part with charm and confidence, balancing high fashion with real vulnerability. She didn’t just wear the shoes; she changed the stride.