Costume designer Molly Rogers shared insights into the wardrobe for the upcoming sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 during a Vogue podcast interview. The film, starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, opens in theaters on May 1. Rogers, who assisted on the original 2006 film, aimed to honor its style while adding her own perspective.
Molly Rogers, who worked with Patricia Field on the wardrobe for the 2006 original, described returning to the project as 'coming back to summer camp with people that you missed.' She emphasized building on the first film's strong DNA, saying, 'I wanted to give it my perspective.' Rogers felt uniquely qualified due to her historical perspective on the franchise. The Run-Through podcast with British Vogue’s Alice Newbold featured Rogers discussing outfits for key characters. For Miranda Priestly, played by Streep, Rogers focused on powerful silhouettes without frills. 'It was obvious that a powerful woman like [Miranda] would have a very strong silhouette,' she said. 'With an actress like Meryl, you don’t need to adorn them.' Emily Blunt's Emily Charlton, now at a major fashion house, wore sharp pieces from Vivienne Westwood, Rick Owens, and Margiela, sourced from Century 21. Anne Hathaway's Andy Sachs, a reporter and world traveler, sported pared-back looks with blazers and ties, drawing from Annie Hall inspiration. Rogers distanced herself from the controversial Valentino Rockstud shoes in a teaser, noting she was not on set that day and deemed them uncharacteristic. The sequel benefited from a larger budget, unlike the original where some houses hesitated. Many looks, including a custom Dior for Blunt by Jonathan Anderson, were cut. Rogers praised collaboration with the cast, stating, 'If an actor is collaborative... you make a better outfit and a better movie.' Streep requested an item from set as she left.
