Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep Shine at The Devil Wears Prada 2 Press Tour in Shanghai

Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep arrived in Shanghai on Friday, April 10, 2026, for the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2, continuing a global press tour defined by high-fashion callbacks to the original 2006 film. The appearances have utilized a strategy of method dressing, blending modern runway pieces with specific visual references to the characters of Andy Sachs and Miranda Priestly.

For the Shanghai event, Hathaway wore a dress from London-based designer Susan Fang’s fall 2026 collection. According to W Magazine, the garment featured a high neckline, thin spaghetti straps, and a flared knee-length skirt adorned with rows of pale pink and lavender ruffles. WWD noted that the illusion fabric also created shades of light pastel blue and that the dress appeared white under the red carpet lighting.

Hathaway’s styling for the premiere included round diamond Bulgari earrings and clear PVC Gianvito Rossi slingback pumps with metallic gold capped toes. Stylist Erin Walsh incorporated two distinct nods to the first film into the look: Hathaway’s bangs, which referenced the character’s original fashion makeover, and the choice of slingback heels, which served as a contemporary update to the black Dolce & Gabbana heels Andy Sachs used to replace her chunky loafers in the original movie.

Meryl Streep complemented the event in a design from Saint Laurent’s fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection, as reported by WWD.

A Tour of Fashion Callbacks

The Shanghai premiere is the latest stop in an international tour where the lead actors have leaned into the legacy of the first film’s wardrobe. Page Six reports that Hathaway, 43, and Streep, 76, have utilized a variety of designer pulls from brands including Chanel, Schiaparelli, and Prada to mirror the film’s aesthetic.

The fashion-forward approach began on March 15, when Hathaway appeared on stage at the Oscars to present awards for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. She wore a floral Valentino gown, which was widely interpreted as a reference to Miranda Priestly’s famous critique, Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.

On March 30, the tour visited the Museo Frida Kahlo in Mexico City. For the daytime portion of the visit, Hathaway wore a black Schiaparelli fringe-trimmed skirt set paired with a gold surrealist eye belt, keyhole pumps, and Bulgari jewelry. Streep opted for a head-to-toe red look consisting of a custom Dolce & Gabbana suit and pussy-bow blouse, paired with patent Aldo sling-backs.

Streep’s Mexico City ensemble included a custom Olympia Le-Tan clutch modeled after the original movie poster, alongside Fope jewelry and Emmanuelle Khanh sunglasses. For the evening event in Mexico City, Hathaway transitioned to a sequined Stella McCartney fall 2026 minidress. She paired the dress with thigh-high black boots, a direct reference to the Chanel boots Andy Sachs wore during her first movie makeover.

Production and Cast Details

The upcoming sequel reunites Hathaway and Streep as Andy Sachs and Miranda Priestly. The production also brings back Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, while introducing new cast members Simone Ashley and Kenneth Branagh.

The visual identity of the press tour has been managed by stylists Erin Walsh, who dresses Hathaway, and Micaela Erlanger, who handles Streep’s wardrobe. Their combined efforts have focused on cerulean callbacks and power-dressing motifs that align with the film’s established fashion history.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 1.