Still Thinking About the 'Devil Wears Prada 2'? Here’s What I Can’t Stop Obsessing Over, From the Fashion to the Characters and the Ending.

My favorite part about going to see a movie in theaters — aside from the crisp fountain Coke, popcorn, and a purse full of candy — is the debrief.

May 13, 2026

My favorite part about going to see a movie in theaters — aside from the crisp fountain Coke, popcorn, and a purse full of candy — is the debrief.

Typically, I only see a movie on the big screen if I really care about it: I’ve read the book, it’s a sequel of a franchise I love, etc. So by the time the movie has ended and I’ve waited to make sure there are no post-credits scenes, my brain is typically moving a million miles a minute.

Was it what I expected? How does it compare to the original? Did I guess the ending? How was the casting?

On and on it goes.

I always have to share these thoughts, and usually it’s with an unsuspecting family member waiting at home. In this case, it was with my boyfriend who laughed, but nonetheless, participated in my manic routine after seeing the “Devil Wears Prada 2” with me on Thursday.

I waited to write this until I came down from the natural high (plus, I honestly didn’t have time this weekend) but let’s be real, it’s still on my mind days later.

So here are some of the moments and details I’m still obsessing over that deserve a little more rant time.

The Fashion

Let’s treat this like a fashion closet clean out: Keep or Ditch.

Keep: Miranda Priestly’s (Meryl Streep) Dries Van Noten tassel blazer that almost didn’t make the movie. It was everything, from the colors to the textures to the way it moved. Every second of screen time it had came with a new detail to discover. I couldn’t take my eyes off of it.

Keep: The return of Nigel Kipling’s (Stanley Tucci) oversized aqeeq cocktail ring. It not only drew attention in the sequel, but it showed how statement and quality pieces are fashion investments that are supposed to stand the test of time.

Keep: Miranda Priestly’s Armani Privé Spring 2025 Couture Black Sequin Coat and a Rixo Black Metallic Feather-Printed Blouse had me drooling in the theater.

The black sequins with the gems on top added contrast and sparkle without drowning the piece in color. Not to mention how the black and metallic colors in the blouse perfectly played with the aforementioned shine and colors in the coat. It was also fitted, so it didn’t swallow her shape, despite the length.

Keep: Nigel’s Moscot Foygel Classic Havana glasses had me taking mental notes a few scenes in. My best suggestion if you think you want a pair of these glasses: Watch them on screen. They are not just circular in shape. The edges of the frame are thick and rounded as well, creating depth and showcasing obvious quality. I’ve never seen glasses like these.

Ditch: Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt) was plastered in Dior for all of her initial scenes. A fashion savvy woman who knows the style handbook inside and out would have never been caught dead in such an aggressive brand marketing outfit. She would live and breathe quiet luxury because she fundamentally believes that those who get fashion, get fashion, and those who don’t, don’t.

Ditch: Emily’s platinum blonde hair (yes, this qualifies as a fashion statement). She dyed it at the end of the movie to signify a change in her character and her next steps. However, it would have been more impactful and sentimental if she had started the sequel with dyed platinum hair to signify her “villain arc” and career change. She then could have returned to the red hair that we know and love as a full-circle moment when she makes peace with Andy.

Keep: The return of the cerulean blue cableknit sweater — this time as a sweater vest. A costume designer for the movie tracked down the original piece from the archives, and it was Anne Hathaway who took scissors to the sleeves and neckline of its stunt double. This is the kind of detail the audience deserves.

Keep: Jay Ravitz (B.J. Novak) and his quarterzip. This may not seem in the realm of fashion. But at its core, fashion is all about individual style, and this business-bro style archetype worked perfectly for the character. It said everything it needed to.

Ditch: Andy’ Sach’s (Anne Hathaway) style was too good at the start of the movie. As a thrifter, I’m not buying that her whole wardrobe is thrifted designer gems and that she learned that level of a fashion sense in her brief time at Runway. Plus, she denounced the fashion world when she returned to her previous life.

It felt like a choice to just make Andy look pretty and to have more “fashion moments” versus being true to the character.

Ditch: Andy’s style went downhill when she went to Milan Fashion Week. Glitter gauchos with knee-high leather boots? A disco ball dress with a plaid tie and burgundy leather trench coat? What were we doing?

The OG Characters

There are probably a million things to discuss about each character, so let’s keep it brief:

Miranda was softened to the point of giggles and casual conversation in a way that felt untrue to the woman we met in the original movie.
Andy was more Anne Hathway than Andy with her charming smile and “Princess Diaries” formal way of speaking, but she was nonetheless a charming character to follow for the length of the sequel.
Nigel was as endearing and fashionable as ever and remained true to the core of his character.
Emily has to take the cake with best acting of the movie as she seamlessly went from the exact character we missed dearly to a villain and back again — and yet, I still loved her the whole time.

The New Casting

Amari (Simone Ashley) took my doubts on whether an actress who played a sweet “Bridgerton” character (one of my favorites) could have the fortitude and range for such a cut-throat role and threw them out the window without even a glance — or a glare — back.
“Charlie the Chair” (Caleb Hearon) made an incredible impression as a lovable character despite having a minor role and only a few lines — all in the chair.
The Cameos: Did we need so many? It felt more fan fest than hidden Easter egg.

Product Placement

The movie was still going on, and I was already internally raging about the product placement.

I’m well aware that movies use product placement, whether it’s a Coke cup or McDonald’s run. I’m also well aware that I studied media in college and spent time analyzing this tactic, so my brain picks it up more than the average person.

But MY GOODNESS.

There simply was no need in many of these use cases, or it was not done subtly enough to pass easily into the viewer’s subconscious.

For example, why was there a bright green Mrs. Myers hand soap in Andy’s original bathroom? And when the camera zoomed in at an angle on the dirty water coming out of the spout, why was the soap label perfectly straight-on?

Or why was an Owala the only thing I noticed in the background in Lily’s kitchen?

And then, there were fashion product placements that made sense for the movie but were poorly executed and overdone, such as Emily being a walking billboard for Dior or the Runway fashion closet being a billboard for Chanel’s tennis collection.

The Ending

Nigel and Andy’s ending:

Nigel and Andy have a lovely moment where he reveals that he’s the reason she got the job at Runway this time around. They hug and he winks and tells her she’s always been his girl.

I love this full-circle moment that brought together loose threads. However, I didn’t like how the scene was written.

Nigel saying Andy was always his girl is a bit of a stretch given how short of a time she really worked at Runway the first time around and how many people over the many years he’s worked with since. I don’t doubt that he would remember her or get her the job, but the full display seemed like fanfare.

It would have been more in Nigels character for him to vaguely connect the dots for Andy and walk away with a straight face before turning back to wink.

Miranda and Nigel’s ending:

How Miranda and Nigel wrapped up the movie left a lot to be desired. The sequel gave attention to how Nigel wanted a more prominent leadership role at Runway. But all we got was a quick apology from Miranda before it was yesterday’s news and back to business as always.

With Sasha buying Elias-Clarke and Runway in the end, Miranda should have become the Global Head of Content for Elias-Clarke like she wanted, promoting Nigel to take over Runway.

Maybe it was a choice to stick close to Anna Wintour’s real-life tight grip on Vogue, but it left me feeling very unsatisfied in the end for Nigel.

Miranda and Andy’s ending:

In an end scene, Andy is in Miranda’s office watching her work. Miranda asks her what else she wants, and Andy replies something along the lines of “Nothing.” To which I internally screamed: Why didn’t Andy say “That’s all”????!!! It would have been a mic-drop movie moment.

My Overall Take

I thoroughly enjoyed the movie and didn’t leave saying the sequel should never have been made — which says a lot. My biggest tell for how I really feel about a movie I see in theaters is if I’m dying to rewatch it as soon as it ends.

And I can confidently say I am.

★★★★☆