For decades, Carrie Bradshaw has been a figurehead for fashion trends. From her first appearances in Sex and The City, to her most recent series And Just Like That..., Carrie has always stood out as a clothing and accessories guru.

 

Pearl necklaces, onyx link creations and sparkling chokers are some of the accessories she wears to elevate her looks on the series.

 

In the fourth episode of And Just Like That..., viewers saw how Carrie chose to wear Colombian handmade jewelry with a golden necklace designed by Paula Mendoza.

 

As can be guessed from the photograph released by the artist herself, the piece is composed of circular designs, as they are the trend that defines the jewelry of her brand. 

 

"Sarah Jessica Parker, one of my favorite fashion icons, wore our 'Magdalena' necklace," the designer wrote excitedly, next to a photo in which the actress is seen wearing the accessory.

In terms of aesthetics, Mendoza uses the circle as an essential element in her jewelry collections, because for her it is the ultimate representation of balance, between cause and effect. It is also the geometric shape through which she expresses femininity — a theme that also defines the company.

Mendoza was born in Bogotá and is a social communicator and journalist by profession. It was in 2003 when she realized that her passion was far from what she had actually decided to study. In 2004, she moved to Washington, D.C. to study sculpture at the Corcoran School of Arts and Design. Thanks to her new knowledge, she was able to create a group of loyal clients who kept an eye on her work.

 

"Every material cast in her pieces is ethically sourced and conflict-free. The brand also advocates sustainable production practices and invests in the economic growth of local artisans," the brand's website reads. 

 

Sarah Jessica Parker is another celebrity joining the list of national and international personalities to wear Mendoza's designs. 

 

On her Instagram account, in addition to the American actress, different personalities are seen posing with her pieces. Among the photographs are Laura Tobón, Toya Montoya, Cristina Warner, Goyo, Lauren Santo Domingo, Kylie Jenner, Catalina Maya, Selena Gómez, among others.

 

In 2014, Mendoza was awarded by then-Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos as one of the 100 most influential people outside the country. Likewise, she received, in 2019, the "Colombianos estrella" award for being an influential Colombian abroad. In 2020, Forbes presented Mendoza as one of the 50 most influential creative personalities in Colombia, along with artists such as Fernando Botero, Doris Salcedo, Sofía Vergara, Esteban Cortázar, and Shakira.