Meryl Streep shared fresh insight into Devil Wears Prada 2 fashion during a press event with Anne Hathaway, bringing Miranda Priestley and Andy Sachs back into the spotlight.
The reunion took place at the Four Seasons in Seoul. The event mixed glamour, nostalgia and behind-the-scenes stories from one of fashion cinema’s most talked-about franchises. Streep said the original film faced an unexpected challenge. According to her, fashion houses were reluctant to provide clothes out of fear of Anna Wintour’s influence.
She said, “Nobody would give us any clothes,” turning a famous fashion film into a story about limited wardrobe access behind the scenes. That detail added a surprising twist to the legacy of Miranda Priestley, a character known for commanding style and authority. This time, Streep said the approach to Miranda’s style is different. She explained that the character has been simplified and made more true to herself. At the same time, she said Miranda still loves accessories. However, the overall look now reflects a more fearless attitude and less concern about what others think.
Icons then and icons now ♥️
Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway are here in Seoul for the third stop of The Devil Wears Prada 2 global tour. See it in theaters May 1. pic.twitter.com/SD3PNWSqE0
— 20th Century Studios (@20thcentury) April 8, 2026That shift suggests the sequel is updating Miranda’s image without losing the confidence that made the character iconic. The conversation later moved from film style to the wider meaning of clothes in public life. Speaking alongside Greta Gerwig, Streep said fashion always sends a message, whether intended or not.
And that’s all, Seoul. Here’s to another incredible stop on the global tour for The Devil Wears Prada 2.
See it in theaters May 1. pic.twitter.com/UKQKb2dOgr
— 20th Century Studios (@20thcentury) April 8, 2026She pointed to Melania Trump’s widely discussed jacket as an example of how clothing can become part of a larger public conversation. The remark sharpened the event’s focus on fashion as communication, not just appearance.
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The event also gave fans a high-profile reunion between Streep and Hathaway. The pair leaned into the nostalgia and even received embroidered red heels during the appearance. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set to hit theatres on May 01. That makes the press event an early glimpse into how the sequel is framing both style and character ahead of release.
