Berets, Baguettes & Bombshell Secrets: Emily in Paris

We at TheGlitz have binged on all the seasons of Emily in Paris including Season 5 which Netflix just dropped into our frilly suede pockets. Well, it got us musing… what if Emily in Paris were TheGlitz closet, it would be one of those magical walk-ins where nothing matches, yet everything works… and somehow a feathered hat feels like a life choice.

On the surface, this Netflix darling is all Eiffel Tower twirls, couture chaos and croissants with a side of confidence. But beneath the tulle skirts and technicolour heels lies a surprisingly layered fashion fairytale, stitched together with secrets the show rarely flaunts.

Well, sit back and chill as TheGlitz unzips the couture and spills the style tea. Enjoy!

Emily in Paris Unravelled!

1. Emily’s Wardrobe Has More Passport Stamps Than She Does
In Season 1, while Emily pretends to be freshly dropped into Paris with Chicago sensibilities, her wardrobe is practically a seasoned globetrotter. Many of her iconic outfits are sourced from vintage archives, international designers, and rare runway pieces… not just current collections. That means some of Emily’s looks are older than her work visa. Très sustainable, très clever.

2. That ‘Accidental’ Outfit Chaos? Completely Calculated

Emily’s signature clash, polka dots with plaid, neon with tweed, berets with everything… isn’t random at all. Costume designers deliberately dress her as an outsider in Parisian terms. The louder the outfit, the more American the energy. As seasons progress, her looks subtly soften, signalling that Emily is slowly absorbing Parisian restraint, well, as much restraint as Emily is capable of.

3. The Clothes Often Speak Louder Than the Script
Blink and you’ll miss it, but Emily’s fashion frequently foreshadows her emotional arc. When she’s insecure, her outfits are armour-like—structured, loud, unapologetic. When she’s vulnerable, the silhouettes soften, colours mute, and drama takes a backseat. It’s fashion therapy, Paris-style… no couch required.

4. Paris Didn’t Love the Show… But Fashion Did
Here’s the delicious irony: while many Parisians rolled their eyes at the show’s clichés, luxury fashion houses quietly leaned in. Designers understood that Emily in Paris wasn’t a documentary, it was a fantasy mood board. And fantasies sell. The show sparked renewed interest in statement dressing, bold accessories and maximalism, especially among Gen Z viewers who prefer their fashion with personality, not permission.

5. Camille’s Style Is the Real Parisian Power Move

Hot take alert: Camille’s wardrobe is the most authentically French thing on the show. While Emily shouts, Camille whispers. Neutral palettes, impeccable tailoring, undone elegance… it’s the kind of style that looks effortless because it’s expensive, intentional and emotionally detached. Very Paris. Very dangerous.

6. Social Media Drives the Closet

Emily may work in marketing, but Emily in Paris is marketing. Some outfits are designed with Instagram virality in mind, bright colours, sharp contrasts, instantly recognisable silhouettes. If a look can be turned into a meme, a Reel or a Halloween costume, it’s already won. Fashion, but make it algorithm-friendly.

7. Those Sky-High Heels? A Cinematic Lie
Fun fact: Lily Collins often swaps stilettos for flats between takes. The illusion of constant heel-clad confidence is movie magic. Parisian streets are brutal, cobblestones are unforgiving, and even Emily deserves the occasional foot-friendly fantasy break.

8. The Show Quietly Changed How TV Does Fashion
Before Emily in Paris, television fashion was often character-driven but understated. After Emily? Maximalism made a comeback. The show proved that fashion could be outrageous, unrealistic and still emotionally resonant. It reminded the world that clothes don’t always need logic… they need impact.

9. Emily’s Style Is Aspirational Chao… and That’s the Point
Emily isn’t meant to dress like you. She’s meant to dress like your boldest alter ego… the one who takes risks, sends the email, wears the coat, posts the picture. Her wardrobe is less about Paris and more about permission.

10. So yes, Emily in Paris may be frothy, fabulous and occasionally fashionably absurd… but beneath the glitter lies a carefully curated couture commentary on identity, confidence and cultural collision. This isn’t just a show anymore; it’s a runway with plot twists so powerful they’ve strutted straight into European politics. When a Netflix rom-com sparks public sparring between the Mayor of Rome, the Prime Minister of France, and ministers in Greece, you know this isn’t just about hemlines and hashtags.

What began as Emily’s whimsical Parisian fantasy has turned into a full-blown diplomatic fashion face-off. France, understandably protective of its berets and boulangeries, isn’t ready to let Emily pack her couture and croissants just yet. Rome, meanwhile, has rolled out the red carpet with espresso confidence, openly wooing Emily as Season 4 flirts with an Italian relocation because if anyone understands drama, romance and maximalism, it’s Italy. And Greece? Always elegant, always strategic, is quietly circling the conversation, ready to offer sun-soaked terraces, ancient glamour and a Mediterranean makeover that would send Emily’s wardrobe into full resort mode.

The question is no longer what will Emily wear? It’s where will Emily live? Paris, Rome or Greece… each destination now pitched like a luxury brand campaign, each leader aware that Emily’s postcode equals tourism spikes, cultural soft power and a flood of Instagrammable moments. Emily may be fictional, but her influence is very, very real.

In the end, Emily in Paris has evolved into something far bigger than a glossy binge-watch. It’s a global style referendum… proof that fashion, fantasy and pop culture can spark conversations that reach far beyond the runway. Wherever Emily lands next, one thing is certain: cities aren’t just competing for screen time anymore. They’re competing for couture credibility.

And honestly? We’ve never seen diplomacy look this well dressed.

10 Unknown Facts About the Cast of Emily in Paris

1. Lily Collins (Emily Cooper) is literally fashion royalty-adjacent
Before she became Paris’s most optimistic expat, Lily grew up attending couture shows with her mother, Jill Tavelman, and is the daughter of music legend Phil Collins. Fashion, fame, and fabulousness were practically stitched into her DNA.

2. Lily learned French for the role… and kept at it
While Emily famously butchers French, Lily worked hard behind the scenes, taking language lessons so she could understand dialogue, cues, and on-set banter. The irony? Her French is far better than Emily’s.

3. Ashley Park (Mindy) almost didn’t play Mindy
Ashley auditioned for a completely different role. Show creator Darren Star later rewrote Mindy with more depth, musical moments, and emotional arcs, essentially tailoring the character to Ashley’s Broadway powerhouse energy.

4. Mindy’s singing is 100% live
Unlike many TV musicals, Ashley Park performs her songs live on set whenever possible. No studio magic, no lip-sync safety net, just raw vocals paired with couture drama.

5. Lucas Bravo (Gabriel) didn’t think Gabriel was romantic enough
The actor initially criticized Gabriel for being emotionally passive and indecisive. Ironically, that very ambiguity is what turned Gabriel into a globally debated heartthrob.

6. Lucas Bravo almost quit acting before the show
Before Emily in Paris, Lucas was struggling, broke, and close to walking away from acting altogether. One Netflix series later… and voilà, international fame.

7. Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (Sylvie) hated heels before the show
Despite embodying Parisian power dressing, Philippine wasn’t a fan of high heels. Emily in Paris converted her… she now embraces Sylvie’s stilettos like a weapon of authority. By the way, Philippine is 62. Most sexy 60-year-old, we say.

8. Sylvie’s wardrobe is inspired by real Parisian editors
Costume designers reportedly drew inspiration from iconic French fashion editors and executives. Sylvie’s sharp tailoring mirrors women who rule fashion houses from corner offices, not Instagram feeds.

9. Camille Razat (Camille) is deeply private… and anti-influencer culture
In real life, Camille is the opposite of her bubbly on-screen persona. She’s vocal about disliking influencer culture and carefully curates her public presence, very un-Emily energy.

10. Many cast members live far from the ‘Emily lifestyle’
Despite portraying glamorous Parisians, several cast members prefer quiet routines, vintage shopping, books, and low-key cafés over high-octane fashion parties. The fantasy is on-screen; the calm is off-camera.