So I heard the new Emily in Paris season had a special episode for Karl Lagerfeld. As a fashion fan and show addict, I knew I had to break it down scene by scene. Grabbed my notebook and fired up Netflix around 8 PM last Thursday.
Starting the detective work
First watch was casual with popcorn. Noticed some obvious Lagerfeld references – like all that black-and-white color blocking in Emily’s outfits. Scribbled timestamps whenever something felt “very Karl.” Rewound three times during the fashion show scene alone.
Then came the deep dive. Created a checklist of Lagerfeld signatures:
- His signature hairstyle
- Chanel tweed overload
- Those damn fingerless gloves
- Cats (Karl obsessed with his cat Choupette)
- Sharp tailoring moments
- Over-the-top runway drama
Scanned through the episode again matching scenes to my list. Took screenshots whenever Emily or other characters mirrored Karl’s style. My cat kept jumping on the keyboard – guess Choupette vibes are contagious.
Connecting the dots
Started grouping the moments thematically. Realized the tribute wasn’t just about clothes – it was how characters moved, posed, even smirked. Found six solid references:
- The icy blonde hair flip Sylvie does at 23:10 – identical to Karl’s iconic ponytail.
- Emily’s ridiculous giant collar in the office scene screaming “Chanel runway 1983.”
- The entire kitten subplot with Mindy – such a Choupette homage it hurt.
- Camera lingering on black leather gloves during the photoshoot.
- That pretentious bookstore scene where Alfie wears Karl’s signature high-neck jacket.
- Final runway model’s robotic walk copy-pasted from Lagerfeld’s shows.
Paused at 12:37 AM to debate with my sister about whether the croissant reference was a Karl nod or just French stereotype. We decided no.
Wrapping it up
Typed everything around 1:30 AM with way too much coffee. Kept explanations simple – no fashion jargon, just stuff like “this collar could stab someone’s eye out, very Lagerfeld.” Proofread twice and hit publish around 3 AM. Woke up to 42 notifications. My take? The show nailed the spectacle but missed Karl’s wit. Still, those gloves…
