London rolled out the red carpet for the much-anticipated European premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in Leicester Square following its successful New York debut.
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt led the star-studded arrivals, bringing a touch of cinematic glamour to the capital.
The sequel to the 2006 hit sees the return of director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, once again immersing audiences in the glamorous yet cutthroat world of Runway magazine. Meryl Streep reprises her iconic role as the formidable editor-in-chief, Miranda Priestly.
Streep, 76, made a striking entrance in a 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 premiere look marked the latest in a weeks-long sartorial tour of meticulously curated outfits, styled by her long-time collaborator Micaela Erlanger, which has included cinched Saint Laurent satin dresses, dramatic Givenchy couture by Sarah Burton, and sculptural Celine separates.
The Oscar-winner had already commanded attention at the New York premiere, where she donned a vermilion Givenchy cape coat paired with black leather opera gloves and her distinctive Miranda Priestly sunglasses – a moment that even rivalled the presence of Vogue editor Anna Wintour, widely considered the real-life inspiration behind the character.
Anne Hathaway, reprising her role as journalist Andy Sachs, opted for a corseted, strapless Versace gown, distinguished by 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, returning as Emily Charlton, chose an understated yet coordinated look alongside Streep, featuring a red strapless top, cigarette trousers, and matching heels.
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The British star had delivered one of the most talked-about looks in New York, however, in a feathered ivory Schiaparelli couture dress that reportedly took 4,000 hours of handwork to complete.
Among the new faces joining the franchise, Bridgerton star Simone Ashley – who plays Miranda Priestly’s assistant – brought a bold splash of colour in a fuchsia Mugler gown, complete with a wide 80s-style belt and matching pumps, styled by Rebecca Corbin-Murray.
Stanley Tucci, reprising his role as the ever-dapper Nigel, kept things classic in a pinstriped double-breasted suit by British designer Paul Smith paired with a grey tie, while Sabrina Elba opted for a striking white dress adorned with safety pin embellishments by London-based designer Dilara Findikoglu.
Other stars to walk the carpet included footballer Alex Scott and her partner Jess Glynne, who mimicked the red, white and black theme in coordinating looks.
Scott wore a sleeveless, high-neck red gown with a pleated skirt, paired with a 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 red, white and black theme, and opted for an A-line black floral midi dress from the Prada archive.
The film, set for release on May 1, comes nearly two decades after the original and sees 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.
With anticipation building ahead of its release, The Devil Wears Prada 2 promises a stylish return to one of fashion’s most fictional worlds.
