The Devil Wears Prada 2 Press Tour: Modern Power Suiting and Star Style

The press tour for The Devil Wears Prada 2 has commenced, featuring a wardrobe strategy described by Vogue as a masterclass in modern power suiting. A recurring theme across the tour has been the use of red monochrome, worn by lead actresses Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway as a subtle nod to the glossy red shoe featured on the original book’s cover.

The fashion choices emphasize texture and fabrication to keep the single-color palette dynamic. Meryl Streep appeared in Mexico City wearing a red Dolce & Gabbana suit paired with an organza bow blouse. In Seoul, Streep wore a red Prada suit, while Anne Hathaway opted for a red leather Balenciaga two-piece.

Nostalgic References and Intentional Dressing

Anne Hathaway has incorporated several references to the 2006 original film into her tour wardrobe, working with celebrity stylist and author Erin Walsh, who advocates for intentional dressing. On March 30, during the tour’s first stop in Mexico City, Hathaway wore a sparkling pink Stella McCartney minidress paired with slouchy chocolate-brown thigh-high boots, a direct reference to the Chanel boots worn by her character, Andy Sachs, in the first movie.

The tour has also seen multiple references to the famous cerulean monologue from the first film. Meryl Streep wore a custom cerulean J.Crew sweater for an appearance on The Stephen Colbert Show. Similarly, while in Tokyo, Hathaway wore a white sweatshirt printed with a cerulean-blue Pantone swatch between her official appearances.

Global Tour Highlights

The press tour has spanned several major cities, with each location showcasing different high-fashion houses:

• Mexico City: In addition to the red Dolce & Gabbana suit worn by Streep, Hathaway utilized surrealist pieces from Schiaparelli and sparkling styles from Stella McCartney.
• Tokyo: Streep wore Chanel from the Matthieu Blazy era, while Hathaway wore a strapless Valentino couture dress from the Spring 2026 collection, featuring three-dimensional ruffles and Bulgari jewelry.
• Seoul: The focus shifted back to red monochrome, with Streep in Prada and Hathaway in Balenciaga leather.

Production and Plot Details

The sequel arrives 20 years after the original film and is scheduled for release on May 1. This proves directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, both of whom were involved in the 2006 production.

The plot follows Miranda Priestly as she navigates her career during the decline of traditional magazine publishing. Priestly faces off against Emily Charlton, played by Emily Blunt, who has become a high-powered executive at a luxury group whose advertising dollars Priestly requires. The film also sees the return of Andy Sachs to Runway.

Returning cast members include Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. The sequel introduces new cast members, including Sydney Sweeney, Pauline Chalamet, Simone Ashley, and Justin Theroux.