Sarah Jessica Parker has worn many hats—actor, producer, fashion icon—but this year, her most unexpected and culturally resonant role has unfolded far from the soundstage. As a judge for the 2025 Booker Prize, she has immersed herself in months of reading, debate, and literary discovery. Last night, her appointment brought her to London’s Clarence House, where she joined Queen Camilla for a reception honoring the shortlisted authors and the prize’s distinguished patrons.
The meeting delivered not just a moment of cultural gravitas, but also a quietly charming fashion synchronicity.
When Queen Camilla greeted SJP, she quipped that judging the Booker was just “one of your many hats.” Parker, ever gracious, replied, “And the one I’m most proud of.” She reflected on the honor of reading alongside such “extraordinary, smart and wise” judges—and on the remarkable writers at the heart of the prize.
Inside Clarence House, sophistication ruled. Queen Camilla chose an understated ensemble—a black midi dress layered over a black-and-white polka-dot blouse, paired with slouchy suede boots. The polka dot, eternally chic, offered a whisper of whimsy beneath her polished silhouette.
Parker echoed the monochrome mood with her own, more theatrical take on the black dress. She wore a tea-length A-line gown, topped with a structured bolero featuring sculpted, puffed shoulders—a subtle nod to her enduring love of bold shapes. At her neck, a jeweled cravat shimmered with blue, green, and pink florals, establishing a glint of color that carried through to her crystal-studded Sonia Rykiel bag, a beloved accessory in both her personal wardrobe and Carrie Bradshaw’s fictional closet. Plum satin pumps completed the look with a soft, romantic flourish.
The two women—both icons in their respective spheres—posed together in coordinating black midis, their accessories offering a quietly poetic harmony. Queen Camilla’s blue Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet neatly echoed the jewel tones of Parker’s cravat and bag. Their shared palette was proof that clever accessorizing can elevate even the most classic black silhouette.
Just a night prior, Parker embraced a different kind of drama at the Booker Prize ceremony, wearing a Bridgerton-inspired embroidered purple gown with a cinched corset—and carrying a glimmering Fendi top-handle bag from the Spring/Summer 2026 runway, inadvertently joining the “wide-open bag” trend dominating street style.
