Devil Wears Prada 2 London Premiere: Streep, Hathaway and Blunt Shine
London's Leicester Square was transformed into a hub of cinematic glamour as the European premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 unfolded, following its successful debut in New York. The star-studded event saw the return of Hollywood icons Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt, who led the arrivals with impeccable style and presence.
Sequel Returns to Runway Magazine's World
The highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 hit film reunites director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, plunging audiences back into the opulent yet fiercely competitive universe of Runway magazine. Meryl Streep reprises her legendary role as the formidable editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly, a character that has become synonymous with fashion authority and icy sophistication.
Meryl Streep's Sartorial Tour Continues
Streep, aged 76, made a dramatic entrance in a striking red satin Prada coat, layered over a silk blouse and tailored black trousers, completed with matching scarlet heels and her signature dark sunglasses. This London look is part of a meticulously curated weeks-long fashion tour styled by her long-time collaborator Micaela Erlanger. Previous outfits have included cinched Saint Laurent satin dresses, dramatic Givenchy couture by Sarah Burton, and sculptural Celine separates.
The Oscar-winner had already captivated attention at the New York premiere, where she wore a vermilion Givenchy cape coat paired with black leather opera gloves and her distinctive Miranda Priestly sunglasses. This moment even rivalled the presence of Vogue editor Anna Wintour, widely regarded as the real-life inspiration behind the character.
Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt's Fashion Statements
Anne Hathaway, returning as journalist Andy Sachs, chose a corseted, strapless Versace gown featuring sheer panel cut-outs and a velvet skirt. She was accompanied by Donatella Versace, who wore an elegant off-the-shoulder black column gown. Emily Blunt, reprising her role as Emily Charlton, opted for an understated yet coordinated look alongside Streep, donning a red strapless top, cigarette trousers, and matching heels.
Blunt had previously delivered one of the most talked-about looks in New York, wearing a feathered ivory Schiaparelli couture dress that reportedly required 4,000 hours of handwork to complete.
New Faces and Supporting Cast Arrivals
Among the new additions to the franchise, Bridgerton star Simone Ashley – who plays Miranda Priestly's assistant – made a bold statement in a fuchsia Mugler gown with a wide 80s-style belt and matching pumps, styled by Rebecca Corbin-Murray.
Stanley Tucci returned as the ever-dapper Nigel, keeping things classic in a pinstriped double-breasted suit by British designer Paul Smith paired with a grey tie. Sabrina Elba stood out in a striking white dress adorned with safety pin embellishments by London-based designer Dilara Findikoglu.
Other notable attendees included footballer Alex Scott and her partner Jess Glynne, who coordinated their looks with the red, white, and black theme. Scott wore a sleeveless, high-neck red gown with a pleated skirt and bold gold necklace, while Glynne contrasted in a sharply tailored black mermaid dress layered over a crisp white shirt and slim black tie.
Trinny Woodall, like Simone Ashley, stepped away from the theme, opting for an A-line black floral midi dress from the Prada archive.
Plot Details and Anticipated Release
Scheduled for release on May 1, the film arrives nearly two decades after the original and explores Miranda Priestly navigating the decline of traditional magazine publishing. This time, she finds herself at odds with former assistant Emily Charlton, now a powerful executive at a luxury group controlling crucial advertising revenue.
The sequel also revisits Andy Sachs, now a features editor, as she reunites with Miranda in a bid to save Runway magazine. With Emily holding the financial leverage, old rivalries resurface, raising the question of whether past grievances can be set aside for the sake of survival.
As anticipation builds ahead of its release, The Devil Wears Prada 2 promises a stylish and dramatic return to one of fashion's most iconic fictional worlds, blending high-stakes drama with unparalleled glamour.
