The sequel to the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada has returned to the big screen, reuniting Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway as Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs. The film. Which premiered in Shanghai on April 29, showcases high fashion and global promotional efforts; the film, titled The Devil Wears Prada 2, follows Andy as she reunites with Miranda to help do damage control at the fashion magazine Runway. The film hits theaters May 1.

Costume Design and Style

Central to the film’s visual storytelling is costume designer Molly Rogers, known for her work on Sex and the City and And Just Like That…, and Rogers is also behind the upcoming Macy’s fashion collection, a 44-piece line spanning apparel, accessories, handbags, and shoes. Prices range from $49.50 to $139.50 for apparel and $19.50 to $129.50 for accessories, with sizing from XXS to XXL. The collection reflects a sense of personal style, humor, and the sartorial know-how needed to survive New York City or any city with a strong eye for a ‘fit.’

For the Saks Fifth Avenue premiere of the film, Rogers wore a black bucket hat with the word “Runaway” in white, a gag gift from the Devil Wears Prada 2 costume department. She paired it with a Kelly-green Tibi sweatshirt with cutouts in the sleeves, which dangled off her forearms like the sode on a kimono — the hat was a nod to the running joke in the Italian crew about misspelling the title of the film’s fictional magazine, Runway.

Cast and Crew Reunion

The film features the return of original leads Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, though Director David Frankel, screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, and producer Karen Rosenfelt also return, further elevating the film’s craftsmanship. The reunion has generated heated buzz even before the film’s release. The film is touted as one of this year’s most anticipated films and drew global attention before its domestic release ahead of the rest of the world.

Streep and Hathaway have been on an international promotional tour for the film, which sees them reprise their roles as Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs; Streep, styled by Micaela Erlanger, wore a Saint Laurent fall 2025 ready-to-wear dress at the Shanghai premiere. The dress featured a high neckline. Long billowing sleeves, and a black belted waist, with sheer black tights and pointed toe heels. Hathaway, styled by Erin Walsh, wore a Susan Feng fall 2026 ready-to-wear dress in an illusion fabric that created shades of light pastel blues and pinks.

Behind the Scenes and Cultural Impact

Meryl Streep’s absence from the Met Gala 2026 was not unexpected. According to her team, as reported in The Independent, Streep has been invited in the past but simply does not connect with the format of the event. Streep has a long-standing relationship with the world of fashion and the Costume Institute Art but has chosen to maintain her distance from the Met Gala. Her daughter, Mamie Gummer, is expected to attend the event this year.

Meanwhile, Molly Rogers continues to push the boundaries of costume design. Her work on And Just Like That… was often met with mixed reactions, yet she remains a sought-after designer in the industry. The Macy’s collection, inspired by New York City’s bold energy, includes a subway map skirt and kitschy tote bags with iconic city landmarks. Rogers’ ability to transform everyday items into standout pieces is a hallmark of her work, as seen in the “vintage shoe by no one” she wore to the premiere, which she returned to Saks after deeming the gold chain heels too matchy-matchy.