She's responsible for Emily's controversial Paris looks. "Life's too short to wear boring clothes."

Marylin Fitoussi - she is responsible for Emily's styling in the series

"Life's too short to wear boring clothes. The world needs fantasy, not reality," comments Marilyn Fitoussi, who is responsible for the style of the most popular character in the Netflix hit.

Fitoussi, who worked with Paricia Field to shape Emily's on-screen persona for the first two seasons, has been working independently since the third season, serving as the production's lead costume designer. The French stylist also earned Emmy nominations in 2023 for season three and in 2024 for season four, in the category of "Best Contemporary Costume Design for a Series."

Working on "Emily in Paris" is her proudest moment. Fitoussi is a perfectionist, working 15 hours a day, always emphasizing that she's creating looks she'd love to see on screen.

Emily's exquisitely crafted and carefully considered outfits showcase Fitoussi's true passion for fashion, which began in childhood. Because her mother was a seamstress and her grandmother had a vast vintage wardrobe, encompassing pieces from across the decades, the stylist had access to extensive fashion archives. Experiencing the fashion legacy from a young age, she understood that clothes are not just perfectly sewn pieces of fabric, but also the personality and story that shape one's identity.

Fitoussi earned a degree in textile design from the prestigious L'École du Louvre in Paris. Her professional career began when she met designer Sylvie de Segonzac at a party, who offered her a role as her assistant.

Emily's Style Secret in Paris

As the creator emphasizes, creating each look is a fashion challenge for her. The worst option would be a boring styling, in which viewers might become somewhat accustomed to the character's image, and it would become predictable.

In Emily's case, this is simply out of the question. Each of her fashion incarnations creates a wow factor on screen, and viewers are truly captivated and surprised by each creation. Fitoussi utilizes designs from renowned fashion houses, but also seeks out niche designers whose offerings incorporate elements that complement her eclectic image.

The costume designer also emphasizes that she spends hours in vintage shops, searching for fashion gems that give the final touch to a look. Creating such diverse, surprising ensembles is one of the most challenging roles. However, Fitoussi emphasizes that since childhood, she has been immersed in the world of patterns, colors, unusual shapes, and details, making her work a true pleasure. It's also worth noting that the costume designer "looks after" all the characters in the series, meaning she must have several fashion incarnations simultaneously.

Even More Fashion in Season 5 of "Emily in Paris"

As the series producers revealed, the upcoming fifth season of the cult series will also take place in an Italian setting . This is another fashion challenge for the stylist, who must build an Italian identity not only for Emily. In an interview, Fitoussi revealed that she was drawn to the local climate, which is why the outfits prepared for Emily will be strongly inspired by Italian fashion heritage, which will include collaborations with local brands.

Some of the outfits the main character will wear are taken from black-and-white Italian films from the 1950s. I can't wait for the fashion dolce vita!