From Milan to Canberra: A Feast of High Fashion and High Stakes

You couldn’t have missed it: the iconic Miranda Priestly has returned.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 (DWP2) has finally arrived, and I was thrilled to attend the premiere in Canberra — the birthplace of Patrick Brammall, who plays Anne Hathaway’s character’s new love interest.

After a slightly shaky start, this two-hour fashion extravaganza truly delivered.

From the “blink and you’ll miss them” designer cameos to the breathtaking cinematography of the Hamptons, Milan and Lake Como, the film is a visual feast.

Scripting the Shift: Legacy Media vs. Tech Culture

The sharp dialogue of DWP2 offers plenty of the quips and laughs we loved in the original.

This is a pleasant surprise, as the sharply observed script was what made the first movie an essential piece of fashion history.

This time around, the film reflects a new reality: the demise of legacy media and the aggressive rise of the “tech bros” and their culture.

It perfectly captures the pre-internet nostalgia currently dominating the zeitgeist, while also highlighting the shifting power dynamics within the luxury fashion industry.

The Verdict: While it remains to be seen if DWP2 will become a “place maker” of the 2020s, it successfully bridges the gap between old-world glamour and new-world disruption while staying true to the original and delivering an entertaining experience.

The Real Stars: The COSTUMES AKA THE FASHION

Ultimately, this is a movie about clothes — and the powerhouse cast carries them with grace.

• Meryl Streep & Emily Blunt: This duo gets the most theatrical wardrobe. Expect to see Miranda Priestly in architectural Dior silhouettes and Armani Prive’ and Emily in avant-garde Dolce & Gabbana and Dior archival pieces.
• Anne Hathaway: Andy Sachs adopts a “quiet luxury” aesthetic this time. While more casual, her wardrobe is incredibly high-end, featuring structural knits from Sacai, classic Americana from Ralph Lauren, and fabulolus vintage Jean Paul Gaultier (notably his iconic tailoring from the late 90s). Her Gabriela Heast sun dress will be living in the cultural memory for quite some time I suspect.
• Stanley Tucci: Nigel remains the heart of the film. Dressed in Tom Ford, his looks are a love letter to the Sprezzatura of Milanese men— perfectly tailored suits with bold, sophisticated accessorising.

Thrifting vs. The Tech Bro “Uniform”

One of the film’s best subplots is its celebration of thrifting and vintage sourcing.

It positions the hunt for unique designer pieces as the ultimate luxury, while (rightly) disparaging the uninspired athleisure wear of the Silicon Valley elite.

The core message?

Your style is as individual as you are.

Beyond the “namechecking” of labels, fashion is — and should always be — great fun.

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