The Devil Wears Prada 2: Fashion Reimagined for a New Era
Two decades after redefining fashion in film, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is officially in production, promising not just nostalgia but a cutting-edge look at how style evolves with power. Returning to the spotlight are Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt, reprising their beloved roles with updated wardrobes designed to reflect the seismic shifts in the fashion and media worlds.
Anne Hathaway on the set of “The Devil Wears Prada 2”
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But this isn’t just a sequel. It’s a cultural update. With Miranda Priestly navigating the collapse of print media, Andy Sachs evolving into a force within the industry, and Emily Charlton running a global fashion ad agency, the film tackles relevance, reinvention, and what it means to be stylish in 2026.
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Styling Power in the Digital Age
Costume designer Molly Rogers, who worked under the legendary Patricia Field, leads the visual transformation. Gone are the mid-2000s silhouettes. In comes structured trench coats, archival vintage pieces, and street-smart luxury that mirror today’s editor-in-chief: sharp, curated, and digital-savvy.
From Andy’s high-end-yet-accessible wardrobe (think AGOLDE maxi skirts and Coach bags) to Miranda’s enduring elegance with Gabriela Hearst leather and Jimmy Choo eyewear, the fashion in The Devil Wears Prada 2 speaks to the evolution of status dressing.
One particularly viral shot shows Andy in a maxi dress from Gabriela Hearst’s Spring/Summer 2025 line, paired with a Fendi Basket Forty8 tote and a statement necklace by Gemma Wynne – a subtle nod that she may be back on the Runway. Meanwhile, Miranda’s iconic white wig returns, this time matched with a beige trench, a midi leather skirt, and a stare that still chills.
From Nostalgia to Now: Dressing the Sequel
The film doesn’t just recycle the fashion that made it iconic. Instead, it uses those moments as launchpads. The powder blue sweater? It’s back, but recontextualized. The structured blazers? Now gender-fluid and cut from sustainable fabrics. Every garment is a conversation: between past and future, between print and pixels.
What makes The Devil Wears Prada 2 fashion-forward isn’t the labels, though names like Phoebe Philo, Prada, and Jacquemus certainly headline. It’s how the clothing embodies each character’s arc. Andy is no longer the intern. Miranda is no longer unquestioned. And Emily? She’s deciding whether the empire she built still fits.
Can Fashion Films Still Set Trends?
That’s the real challenge. In an age dominated by TikTok hauls and Instagram capsules, can a movie still dictate what’s next? The Devil Wears Prada 2 is staking its legacy on that very question. With Rogers at the helm, and a script attuned to the realities of fashion tech, influencer culture, and editorial decline, it just might.
Will it meet the gold standard of its predecessor, which grossed over $326 million and permanently etched “That’s all” into pop culture? We’ll find out in May 2026. One thing’s certain: Miranda Priestly still has the last word – and the best coat.
