Emily in Paris season five has finally dropped on Netflix and I could not be more excited to binge watch the entire thing. With epic fashion, messy love triangles and chaotic career faux pas, what's not to love? Now the head of Agence Grateau Rome, Emily faces professional and romantic challenges as she adapts to life in a new city.
"This season is a tale of two cities: Rome and Paris," creator Darren Star says. "Straddling both, Emily takes love and life to the next level."
Lucas Bravo, Lucien Laviscount and of course Lily Collins have all returned for season five, and my obsession with everything French along with them.
If you know someone equally enamoured with the show, I've curated a gift guide so you can get serious brownie points. (I'm not judging if that person is you).
If they like something to drink in front of the TV, Lillet has collaborated with Netflix on a limited edition Emily in Paris bottle of the French Aperitif. The brand suggests mixing 50ml of Lillet Rosé with 100ml of tonic water and a slice of grapefruit for the perfect summer spritz.
For a snack, the obvious choice is a French-style macaron and Baked by Steph do delicious ones. Flavours include raspberry, birthday cake, chocolate, apple pie, candy crush, and lemon meringue.
Thomas Sabo has dropped this delicate silver necklace just in time for the launch of season five of Emily in Paris. A little less ringarde than Emily's Eiffel Tower key chain, don't you think?
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Spectrum x Emily in Paris Bistro 4 Piece Make Up Brush Set
Emily loves her makeup, and this makeup brush set will no doubt be on her dressing table. The four-piece set features an Emily in Paris-inspired design. Featuring super-cute camera illustrations on cream handles inspired by the show, these soft-bristle brushes allow you to buff and blend your way to makeup perfection in style.
Season five has confirmed Emily still loves a red lip. A classic nod to French-girl chic, gift them the most iconic red lipstick of all time, Parisian fashion house DIOR's shade 999.
One of the coolest French girls I avidly follow on Instagram is Rouje founder Jeanne Damas. Upgrade their coffee table with her bestselling book In Paris: 20 Women on Life in the City of Light, which profiles real Parisian women. It also includes tips on secret Parisian hideaways, from the coolest bars to drink in to the best places to be kissed.
New York-based candle brand Literie has launched three new scents as part of their Emily in Paris collection. Pain Au Chocolat, Berets and Bouquets, and More French by the Day have all been inspired by France and ensure there's something for everyone, with a floral, woody and gourmand fragrance.
If you're treating them to an actual trip to Paris, make the reveal extra special with a personalised foil ticket. Available to order on Etsy, you can customise all of the details and choose from an envelope or ribbon gift box.
The Perfume Shop has an exclusive scent out to celebrate the new series of Emily in Paris. Top notes include Seductive Neroli, French Pear, and Wild Black Currant Burgundy. The base notes include Soft Amber, Sexy Musk, and Emerald Green Oak Moss. The heart notes have Parisian Rose, Dreamy Jasmin, and Lily of the Valley.
A gift for the OG Emily fans - if they love a selfie as much as she does, get them this lookalike of her vintage-style camera phone case from season one. It's available in multiple sizes and comes with a removable lanyard.
This cookbook features recipes inspired by the Netflix series. From Gabriel’s Omelette to the “French D” Cake made for Emily’s coworkers, home cooks alike can celebrate the timeless classics of French cuisine at home.