The Devil Wears Prada 2 – Outfits & Costume Design Breakdown
The Devil Wears Prada 2 just opened in theatres and the big question is: Did they upgrade the fashion or do the outfits disappoint? With the success of the first part and one of the biggest marketing campaigns of year, expectations are high. The most important change: the costume designer. The first part was famously designed by Patricia Field, who was also the costume designer of Sex and the City. This sequel was designed by Molly Rogers – who is no stranger to Field or Devil Wears Prada, as she worked with Field on the first part. Rogers was behind the costumes of And Just Like That. Will this be reflected in The Devil Wears Prada 2?
Unfortunately, more recent fashion-related movies and TV-shows have compromised the fashion in two ways: On the one hand, the product placement and marketing of fashion brands have become overtly in your face. On the other, as the outfits need to catch the attention on social media (what is a good show without a buzz online…), they have become louder – or ridiculous, if we want to be more direct. While The Devil Wears Prada 1 was also a bit over-the-top and, of course, there was product placement, it did not happen at the expense of the whole movie. When watching shows like Emily in Paris or And Just Like That it feels like the outfits are not meant to be inspiring or want the viewers to associate with them. They are merely meant for the clicks – “Fashion Click-Bait”. However, compared to And Just Like That, for which Rogers designed the costumes, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is more toned-down, more realistic. Let’s have a look how the outfits turned out.
You can also watch my video about the outfits here:
Andy
Let’s start with the main character Andy. She is not a born fashionista, she had to study it – the hard way when she was hired as Miranda’s assistant at Runway. She famously mentioned that she does not know a lot about “that stuff” – triggering Miranda’s famous monologue about the origins of cerulean blue. The cerulean by the way recently had a cameo during the press tour for the movie when Meryl Streep – Miranda wore a J.Crew knitted sweater which immediately reminded everyone of the scene.
In the first part, after Andy’s fashion transformation, there is a lot of Chanel. She loves Nancy Gonzales bags. From what we have seen so far, the dominating brand for this movie may be Gabriela Hearst – some even call it “The Devil Wears Gabriela Hearst”. But this is not the only American brand or designer.
Andy wears a red vest by Gabriela Hearst over a dress by TWP Clothing. If you are not familiar with the brand, the designer behind it is Trish Wescoat Pound whose take on American sportswear is inspired by her Midwestern heritage upbringing and living in New York. She focuses on relaxed tailoring and says that she wants to design clothes which speak to all aspects of life. Her clothes can be described as easy basics that can be dressed up or down.[1]
In the movie, Andy is allowed back into the Runway closet. She spots a dress for her trip to the Hamptons, where Miranda hosts a party. She convinces Nigel to give her this dress and while they are in the closet, you do not get a glimpse of it. Only in the next scene is this “Mondrian”-style dress by Gabriela Hearst from the Spring 2025 collection revealed. The closet scene led me to believe it is a very special dress. Well, special it was, the styling was off with the strange bucket straw hat and the bag which did not match it. And it is not really clear why this particular dress was considered so special. Maybe Nigel disagreed with the choice because he did not find it suitable for the Hamptons. However, the Chloé sandals look cute.
The costume designer made an effort to promote American brands and designers, especially on Andy which is a bit of second fashion transformation. In the first movie, Andy went for the obvious – Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Galliano. She took what Nigel could find for her in the Runway closet – in her “big” size. In the sequel it feels that she has found her own style which is a mix of the Andy before and after Runway. It is a unique style, but it does not immediately place her within the fashion crowd – this is probably the intention because it seems that Andy is coming back as a kind of consultant to assist Runway through difficult times.
Andy wears the “American classics” like Ralph Lauren – like a suede jacket paired with jeans and snakeskin print boots. This outfit builds a bridge to the outfit in the first part when she applied for a job after Runway.
In the sequel there is definitely less Chanel, however, there are quite a few references, such as an Ulla Johnson jumpsuit with a tie which is reminiscent of a 2003 Chanel dress from the first part.
More American brands include a black Khaite dress, a Kallmeyer coat, and Mark Cross. The shoes are Italian, they are Aquazzura.
Andy also wears Aquazzura in Italy – the boots paired with a Tom Ford blouse. This outfit was definitely one of her styling highlights, even though Miranda asks her if she seriously is going to wear it for the dinner.
But she also wears international brands – she does work for or with Runway and sometimes that influence cannot be hidden – the beautiful blue Rabanne dress is one of the few moments where we are reminded of the fashion fantasy we were allowed to access thanks to Andy in the first part.
Rabanne may use this movie to boost their brand, because there is another top – it looks like some sort of armour and is worn on top of a blouse – it seems to be a signature of Molly Rogers for this sequel that she combines tops with button-down shirts or blouses.
One of the most beautiful – and most likely most expensive outfits included an Armani embroidered tulle body. If you like it as much as I do, you have expensive taste – it’s USD 30,0000.
Then there are some outfits, where I would like to know what was the vision by costume design:
I like the coat but the overall styling? The cap is a nod to her hats in the first movie, but I find this styling a bit clown-ish.
The Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2020 gown (Look 12) was an interesting choice. It is from the Virginie Viard-period and it may take some people by surprise that the costume design opted for Viard’s designs rather then the currently ultra-hyped pieces by her successor Matthieu Blazy. May this be a nod to Virginie Viard and her departure from the Maison?
Lastly, this pinstripe Jean Paul Gaultier suit from the 2013 ready-to-wear collection is worth noting. Not only because it is vintage, but because it is an important reference to the first movie – more about this when I discuss Emily’s outfits further below.
Andy’s outfits in the sequel are a bit underwhelming. It is clear what the costume design team tried to achieve: It is still the “old” Andy, the one who is a bit clueless about fashion, but she did learn some things during her short stint at Runway. Nevertheless, even though the first part may have been more aspirational, or even unrealistic, when it came to Andy’s wardrobe, this more realistic approach may exactly be the issue of the sequel – it is practicability over fashion dreams.
I also summarised my thoughts about the fashion in The Devil Wears Prada 2 in this video:
Miranda
In the first movie, Miranda WAS the fashion industry – and this was reflected in her outfits. They were timeless and perfect for her role, status and age. Also in the sequel, Miranda is one of the characters with the most interesting styling. Nevertheless, something feels a bit off: Miranda’s wardrobe is still fashionable, unique and classic, but it is not as iconic as in the first movie.
One of the first outfits of the sequel was revealed in the first trailer (and did not come back in the actual movie): The skirt is by LA-based Libertine. But the shoes got even more attention: Bright red Valentino Rockstuds. The colour is clear – it reflects the red of the high heel on the movie poster. But people were outraged – why would somebody like Miranda Priestley wear the outdated Rockstuds? The popular Valentino shoes were launched in 2010 when Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli were the creative directors and they became an instant success. They became so successful that we all may have seen enough of them. There were articles saying the Rockstuds were actually a mistake – one thing which was decided on when Molly Rogers was not on set. If this is true, this was quite a bad mistake. Without this piece of information, we may have interpreted the shoes in two ways: Firstly, it may have been an homage to the late designer Valentino Garavani – who was still alive when the trailer came out, but he had such a prominent role in the first part that the shoes may have been a nod to him. Or secondly, it may have shown Miranda’s power as a fashion authority. If you have seen my video about the 20-year-trend-cycle of fashion, you may also think that maybe Miranda thinks it is time for a revival of the shoes which were launched 16 years ago.
We see Libertine again – their Vienna Wrap Coat. And speaking of coats – when we think of the first part, we remember Miranda marching into the office and dumping her various fur coats on the desks of her assistants. This is something which has changed in the second part and I think it’s great. Miranda has obviously lost her passion for fur. When the first part came out, I think there was a very different attitude to real fur. I remember it was also the times when accessories like the Prada bags had fur trimmings. Times have changed, fortunately, and Miranda swapped her fur for contemporary coats.
One of Miranda’s fashion highlights: A Lanvin coat, Gabriela Hearst skirt, Proenza Schouler belt and Gucci shoes. The unexpected combination of brown, peach and purple works really well.
In this sequel there is a lot of Dries van Noten – a tassel jacket (one of the few colourful choices for Miranda) may be a hint to Miranda’s interesting jackets from part 1. It may not be a choice for everyone – and it also polarized – but for Miranda, an influential person in fashion, it works. Miranda is based on Anna Wintour, but the fashion of the “real life” editor and Miranda could not be different. This relates to the fact that Patricia Field, the costume designer of the first part, wanted to create a unique style for Miranda rather than just copying Anna Wintour’s wardrobe. Molly Rodgers followed this approach in the sequel.
While Andy is seen much more often in American brands or designers, Miranda wears a mix. This is unsurprising as it reflects her status in the industry – on the one hand she can make careers, just like Anna Wintour did. On the other, she also needs the big international brands to finance her magazine.
In the sequel, Miranda wears a lot of grey – it looks chic and classic, sometimes, however, I wished for a bit more colour. Similar to the first part, Miranda’s suit always come with a twist, like the one by SA SU PHI. Whoever did their branding was really clever as well: The brand is founded by Sara Ferrero (the SA in SA SU PHI) and Susanna Cuoco (the SU). It may sound Vietnamese-inspired at first sight, but it actually comes from the French saying “ça suffit”, meaning “it’s enough”. According to the brand’s website, they want to achieve a “golden ratio that means less but better, clean but more expressive, simple but more courageous”.[2]
Miranda loves this brand, she also wears a coat from SA SU PHI. Great twist with the purple and the bright red shoes (Jacquemus).
Another stunner in grey: Dries van Noten again. This coat looks to be embroidered with pearls or rinestones. Watch out for the jumpsuit: it is vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche from 1990. This is definitely an aspect of Molly Roger’s styling approach which needs to be pointed out – the vintage items were incorporated really beautifully.
The clutch is from the Italian label Della Luna Venezia – it is their Louvre Abu Dhabi model. At another event, Miranda also carries another clutch by the Venetian label.
It is no surprise to see Schiaparelli on Miranda – Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt all wore Schiaparelli during the press tour of the movie. Furthermore, there has been a big marketing push by the brand on TV – for example, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara wear Schiaparelli in Imperfect Women. The black-and-white striped blazer is perfect for Miranda. She also wears the padlock heels by the brand in one scene.
The movie also pays a beautiful homage to the late Giorgio Armani. If anyone knows the city like the King of Milan, it is Miranda. She is standing in the middle of the Galeria Vittorio Emanuele II – which is completely empty (not sure if this aligns with the movie being more realistic, this part of Milan is swamped with tourists day and night). She wears a beautiful dress by Armani Privé, the couture line, which fits perfectly into the brown and black surroundings of the gallery. In another scene, Miranda wears a sequined blazer by Emporio Armani, on of the label’s ready-to-wear lines.
The movie also re-creates the Met Gala where Miranda wears a red taffeta gown (from an unidentified brand). Her ring is by the Italian brand Faraone Menella which is inspired by New York – a perfect way to show how Miranda connects Europe and America.
Emily
Emily Blunt’s British background. In the sequel, she is still edgier than Andrea or the other characters. But it feels less coherent than her style in the first part. Her outfits range from all-over Dior (where she works in part 2), to a touch of Boho with a flowy Ulla Johnson skirt with lace details at the bottom…
…to a complete makeover in one of the last scenes of the movie where they did her hair blonde.
When Andy, Miranda and Nigel come to see her at her office, Emily wears a pinstripe look and a button down shirt with the Dior logo. The first signal is that she changed from the editorial side to the retail and her employer is clear from the first scene onwards.
The pinstripes may be a link to part 1 where Miranda wore a Bill Blass ready-to-wear pinstripe suit. Pinstripes can easily look boring but Miranda managed to even make this corporate style look interesting. Maybe in this second part, Emily and Andy wear pinstripes to show that they have reached the same level as Miranda? It could also be a reference to Emily’s Gaultier pinstripe tunic from the first part and how Emily’s style has evolved.
Another Dior look is this contemporary Bar jacket interpretation with a Zimmermann leather cape on top. The styling with a leather cape on top of a blazer is a strange choice. Furthermore, I think we have all seen enough of the various contemporary versions of one of Dior’s most famous designs.
Emily wore Gaultier in the first part. In the sequel she wears denim overalls from the designer’s collaboration with Levi’s in 2010. As we meet her at one of the Dior stores which is under construction, she paired it with a Dior logo shirt and silk scarf.
Another reference to part 1 is a Rick Owens coated denim top which they paired with what seems to be a vintage skirt with a belt. Emily wore Rick Owen’s in part 1 – in one of the most famous scenes during Andy’s job interview at Runway when she comes down and meets her in the lobby again.
There were also some very strange choices like her look when Andy and her try to “save” Runway. The idea was probably to make her look like a gangster – the hoodie and the bomber jacket. But the outfit just looks a bit gaudy. The items on their own are quite interesting: The corset is vintage Galliano from 2003. And there is another Galliano piece which you can spot immediately: The newspaper print from the 2000s.
Emily’s storyline is heavily inspired by what is currently going on in the fashion industry overall, but at Vogue and its mother company Condé Nast in particular. There have been rumours that tech-billionaire Jeff Bezos wants to buy Vogue as a gift for Lauren Sánchez Bezos. It is not a secret what most of the fashion industry thinks about the couple’s fashion style – if there is a style at all. It is likely that Emily’s costume design should reflect that.
Amari
Amari, the “new Emily”, has some of the best outfits of the movie. She is stylish, yet elegant, she loves to experiment with textures and can also be edgy but she never looks as if she went to a fancy dress party. Unfortunately, we do not get to see too much of her. Given that she was Emily 2.0, there had been the expectation of a more prominent role. However, she was rather quiet and we only get to see glimpses of many of her outfits – unfortunately.
In one of the scenes after Andy starts working for Runway again, Amari stands next to her – just like Emily used to stand next to Andy in the first part. Amaris outfit references the 2003 Chanel dress Andy wore in part 1 after her style transformation.
For the Met Gala scene, Amari wore archival Jean Paul Gaultier.
And the Monse dress paired with a white button-down shirt is a nod to the 2000s when wearing dresses and corsets on top of shirts was very much on trend. Furthermore, the print is reminiscent of some of the Prada nylon bags from the 2000s as well.
Even more daring outfits like the sequined burgundy skirt paired with what seems to be a blue latex top look really sophisticated on Amari. Also her boots are always on point.
Nigel
Nigel was the unsung hero in part one and he finally gets the credit he deserves by Miranda. In the first part, Nigel’s outfits were sophisticated, but also a bit nerdy. It was clear how much he loved fashion but at the same time he looked up to Miranda.
In the sequel, Nigel is much more confident and his three-piece suits reflect that. Using art lingo, we could say that they are a “Gesamtkunstwerk”. Different colours and patterns are matched and they would probably not be a choice anyone can make and pair well together. The trick is that there is one main colour “thread” holding the outfit together – for example, there may be subtle blue lines in a beige plaid suit. The blue is then taken up in the shirt, the tie and the pocket square or other accessories.
Nigel’s style is heavily shaped by his glasses – a passion Stanley Tucci himself shares with the character. The various glasses Nigel wears in the movie are all very much on point with both the character and the actor.
Easter Eggs
The Cerulean Blue Sweater
Everyone remembers the scene when Miranda explains the origins of Andy’s cerulean blue sweater in part 1. Already during the press tour, a version of this sweater had a cameo on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – but not on Andy, Miranda, ie. Meryl Streep wore it.
In the last scene of part 2, Andy wears the sweater from part 1 – a cut-up version, the sleeves were missing and the seams were fraying.
A Thrifted Gaultier Tunic
Andy’s assistant Jin Chao, played by Helen J Shen tells Andy that she thrifted a Gaultier tunic from the 2000s – it is the one Emily wore in part 1. (Unfortunately, no picture of this tunic has been released online so far.)
Footnotes
[1] TWP Official Website 2026.
[2] SA SU SPHI Official Website 2026.
Sources
20th Century Studios, Trailers and Clips of Devil Wears Prada 2, via YouTube, last accessed on 14 April 2026.
Harper’s Bazaar, All the fashion from The Devil Wears Prada 2, published on 28 August 2025, by Hannah Thompson, last accessed on 28 April 2025.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Costume Instagram Account, last accessed on 14 April 2026.
SA SU PHI Official Website, last accessed on 14 April 2026.
TWP Official Website, last accessed on 14 April 2026.
Vogue, All the Costumes From The Devil Wears Prada 2 (So Far), published on 28 August 2025, by Daniel Rodgers and Anna Cafolla, last accessed on 28 April 2025.
Who What Wear, From Coach to Chanel: A Breakdown of Every Andy Sachs Outfit in The Devil Wears Prada 2, published on 10 February 2026, by Ava Gilchrist, last accessed on 28 April 2025.
Sources Title Image
Disney/20th Century Studios/The Devil Wears Prada Fashion Instagram Account
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