The global press tour for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" has become one of the most closely watched celebrity style events of 2026. Nearly two decades after the original film turned Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep into unlikely fashion icons, the duo is doing it all over again on the red carpet fashion circuit. With the film set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026, each premiere stop has delivered carefully orchestrated looks that blur the line between celebrity style and character storytelling. From Mexico City to Shanghai, these outfits are doing far more than turning heads.
What Is 'Method Dressing' and Why Does It Matter Here
Before diving into the looks, it helps to understand the approach behind them. Both stylists, Erin Walsh for Hathaway and Micaela Erlanger for Streep, have designed each red carpet fashion moment as a direct extension of the characters they are reprising. Walsh has described Hathaway's aesthetic as rooted in "supernova joy," built on boldness and expressive fashion. Streep's team has leaned heavily into Miranda Priestly's power dressing, referencing key plot points from the original film through the clothes. The result is a press tour where every outfit functions as its own form of publicity.
5 Standout Celebrity Style Moments From the 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Premiere Tour
1. Meryl Streep in Custom Dolce & Gabbana (Mexico City)
Streep opened the press tour with one of its most striking red carpet fashion moments. At La Casa Azul in Mexico City on March 30, she stepped out in a fiery all-red custom Dolce & Gabbana ensemble complete with a satin bow at the neck, a tailored suit silhouette, and matching red slingback heels. Styled by Erlanger, the look was finished with a custom Olympia Le-Tan clutch shaped like "The Devil Wears Prada" book. The nod to the source material was calculated and unmistakably on-brand for Miranda Priestly.
2. Anne Hathaway in Schiaparelli (Mexico City)
At the same Mexico City event, Hathaway debuted a head-to-toe black Schiaparelli look featuring an elongated fringe collar, a matching floor-length pencil skirt, and the brand's signature golden eye motif on the bodice. Pointed heels adorned with the house's iconic keyhole emblem completed the set. The two-piece from Schiaparelli was reported to carry a price tag well into five figures, a detail that felt perfectly fitting for the world of Runway magazine. The look marked a sharp, fashion-insider statement that set the tone for everything that would follow on the tour.
3. Meryl Streep in Chanel Metiers d'Art (Tokyo)
For the Tokyo premiere at Roppongi Hills Arena, Streep turned to a red-and-white two-piece look from Chanel's Metiers d'Art Spring 2026 collection. The co-ord featured bold abstract print, shoulder-padded tailoring, and asymmetric black curtains of fringe along the neckline, cuffs, and hem. Cap-toe slingback pumps from the same runway collection rounded out the ensemble, alongside Chanel-branded sunglasses, gold hoop earrings, and a vintage Chanel clutch. The Chanel choice drew significant attention given Miranda Priestly's connection to the label in the original film, where a vintage Chanel blazer became one of the most iconic wardrobe pieces of the 2000s.
4. Anne Hathaway in Valentino (Tokyo)
Standing alongside Streep at the Tokyo premiere, Hathaway wore a strapless black-and-white ruffled gown from Valentino's Spring/Summer 2026 Couture collection, accented by a pop of red on the bodice. She paired the gown with ivory Valentino Rockstud heels, a detail that became an immediate talking point among fashion observers. The Rockstud slingback quietly references Andy Sachs' signature footwear from the original 2006 film, where a pair of slingbacks replaced her unfashionable loafers after a withering glance from Miranda. Two decades later, Hathaway is still reaching for the slingback, just with considerably more pedigree.
5. Meryl Streep in Custom Saint Laurent (Shanghai)
The Shanghai premiere delivered what many consider the most deliberate Easter egg of the entire press circuit. Streep arrived in a custom cerulean blue funnel-neck Saint Laurent silk coat, cinched at the waist with an attached black belt. Erlanger paired the coat with sheer black tights, satin pumps, a bejeweled floral brooch, and Miranda's signature oversized dark sunglasses. The reference was unmistakable: the cerulean blue coat is a direct nod to Miranda's iconic on-screen monologue about a blue cerulean military jacket from Yves Saint Laurent's 2002 collection. For longtime fans of the franchise, it was the single most rewarding celebrity style moment of the tour.
How the On-Screen Fashion Connects to the Red Carpet Looks
The press tour wardrobe and the on-screen wardrobe are clearly in conversation with each other. Hathaway has spoken at length about Andy Sachs's updated style in the film, describing her character as someone who has spent years thrifting and collecting pieces from consignment stores around the world. Costume designer Sarah Edwards built Andy's on-screen wardrobe around vintage Armani menswear-inspired blazers, contemporary fine jewelry from Jemma Wynne and Marlo Laz, and relaxed-yet-polished separates from houses like Dries Van Noten and Gabriela Hearst.
Simone Ashley's character reportedly wears archival Jean Paul Gaultier couture, while Emily Blunt's Emily Charlton sports a John Galliano newsprint top. Miranda's on-screen wardrobe features multiple looks from Schiaparelli and Dries Van Noten, two of the most talked-about names in fashion right now.
The Red Carpet Trends 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Is Already Reviving
Beyond the individual looks, the press tour has had a measurable impact on the wider celebrity style conversation. Couture gowns with dramatic ruffles, structured power suits in bold colors, and slingback heels have all seen renewed editorial interest since the tour began in late March. The neck stack, a layered combination of fine gold chains and pearl strands visible on Hathaway in multiple looks, is also gaining traction as a key accessories trend tied directly to the film.
Vintage-inspired styling has been another consistent thread. Hathaway's Susan Fang ruffled dress at the Shanghai premiere echoed the knee-length silhouettes she wore at the original film's 2006 press tour, while Streep's Saint Laurent coat resurfaced a design reference from over two decades ago. The tour is functioning as both a fashion revival and a cultural reset for the franchise.
Every 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Premiere Look Is Still Ahead of the World Premiere
The global tour is not over yet. The world premiere in New York City and the European premiere in London are both still on the calendar ahead of the May 1 theatrical release. If the Mexico City, Tokyo, Seoul, and Shanghai stops are any indication, the most talked-about celebrity style moments from this press tour may still be ahead. The full picture of the fashion tour is still being written, one premiere at a time.
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