The Devil wears Dolce & Gabanna, Balenciaga, and Chanel

For fashion obsessives and casual viewers alike, the most anticipated film in the industry is finally within reach, and the official trailer of The Devil Wears Prada 2 confirms what style insiders have been quietly betting on. Fashion has long suspected this sequel would be less about nostalgia and more about evolution, in every way. Nearly two decades after Miranda Priestly first clicked her heels through the halls of Runway, the film returns with a wardrobe that mirrors how fashion itself has changed, more layered, more self-aware, and unapologetically referential. The clothes are no longer just spectacular; they are also deliberate.

Andy Sachs’ re-entry into the Runway universe signals one of the film’s most telling style shifts. No longer dressed to impress or assimilate, her wardrobe now leans into androgyny and supreme functionality. The trailer positions her in menswear-inspired tailoring, structured jackets, ties, pleated skirts, and layered separates. Gone are the hyper-feminine, high-maintenance heels of her assistant era, replaced by clothes that exude ease, intention, and confidence. It’s a visual shorthand for growth, one that aligns seamlessly with a career shaped by journalism rather than just gloss.

The logic behind Andy’s wardrobe feels meaningful. Thrifted, vintage, and mixed with luxury, her style reflects a woman who understands fashion. Designers spotted in the trailer include Ulla Johnson, Sacai, and Gabriela Hearst, labels known for thoughtful construction and measured authority. A standout moment comes via a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier pinstripe three-piece suit, an ode to ’90s tailoring that reinforces Andy’s place between eras, bridging archival fashion with relevance of today!

Miranda Priestly, meanwhile, remains the axis around which the fashion world spins. Her entrance in the trailer is immediate and commanding, punctuated by a custom red Balenciaga gown created under Pierpaolo Piccioli’s creative direction. Sculptural and striking, the gown channels drama, reminding us of Miranda’s position at the top of the fashion hierarchy. Red, long associated with power and provocation, becomes her armour, bold, controlled, and unmistakably editorial.

This moment follows the teaser’s now-iconic opening shot, lacquered red Valentino Rockstud stilettos, their gold pyramid studs flashing as they cut through the Runway offices. First introduced in 2010 by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, the Rockstud remains one of fashion’s most recognisable accessories. Its return is more than a visual callback; it signals how fashion’s greatest signatures do not age, they are resurfacing instead with renewed relevance.

Beyond these defining looks, the trailer hints at a wardrobe universe that rivals the original film’s sartorial legacy. A Met Gala–esque Runway event sets the stage for appearances by Armani, Lanvin, Rabanne, Phoebe Philo-era minimalism, archival couture, and Jonathan Anderson’s Dior, each choice reinforcing fashion to be most sublime. These selections don’t merely decorate the scenes; they help reinforce Runway’s position as both tastemaker and gatekeeper!

The film’s locations, New York, Milan, and Lake Como, further elevate the fashion narrative. From Dolce & Gabbana show settings to European opulence, the settings underscore a core truth of this world: power in fashion announces itself long before it explains itself.

What the trailer makes clear is this: The Devil Wears Prada 2 understands fashion as language. Miranda’s couture commands authority, Andy’s tailoring signals autonomy, and together, they chart how style evolves when ambition matures. The names may stretch far beyond Prada this time, but the message is unchanged; this movie has us all in a chokehold! 

Image credits: 20th Century Studios

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