DUBAI: Actress Lily Collins has made her appreciation for Arab designers very clear — both in her personal style and through her role as Emily Cooper in Netflix’s hit show “Emily in Paris.”
Over the years, she has worn creations by designers such as Georges Hobeika and Elie Saab, and that influence now extends to the show’s styling.
Since season five premiered, fans have spotted several jewelry pieces worn by Collins on screen from Egyptian label Jude Benhalim. Her character is seen wearing a mix of the brand’s designs, including the Mini Harmonia earrings alongside the Elara earrings.
The styling leans into playful layering, with the Mini Gemino and Gemino earrings worn together. The jewelry is finished with rings such as the Cassandra Mix ring, paired with the Riverstone Mix and Gemino Mix rings.
This is not the first time the actress has showed off jewelry from the Cairo-based label on the show.
Last year, the Ripple Ring in gold is seen on Collins in episode six of season four. Also in episode six, Camille’s mother, Louise, played by Camille Japy, shines in the Droplet Earrings in white.
Additionally, Mindy Chen, brought to life by Ashley Park, is spotted wearing the Elea Hoops in the same episode.
Benhalim, who is part-Libyan and part-Syrian, and grew up in Egypt, founded her eponymous brand in 2011 when she was just 17, and has since gone on to release a number of lines that each pay tribute to her heritage, finding fans in a handful of celebrities.
In a released statement, Benhalim said: “Seeing Jude Benhalim return to ‘Emily in Paris’ is incredibly meaningful. The show celebrates individuality, confidence and self-expression — values that are deeply rooted in our brand.
“Dressing Emily for a second season felt like a continuation of a story rather than a placement, where the jewelry becomes part of her identity,” she added.
“Emily in Paris” is a romantic dramedy about Cooper, an ambitious American marketing exec trying to juggle work, love and friendship while living abroad — first in Paris and now splitting her time between Paris and Rome. Season five debuted on Dec. 18, continuing Emily’s stylish (and often chaotic) European adventures.
