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Times
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Times
Does the Devil still wear Prada?
It takes a lot to get New Yorkers excited, but a lot is what they are getting. The city's streets are being used to shoot the sequel, out next year, to perhaps the best film about fashion ever made, The Devil Wears Prada, and the stars — from Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly to Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, by way of Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt — are back almost 20 years later, giving it their best front row. Sightings so far have included Priestly, the soi-disant devil herself, looking her signature mix of chic and terrifying in assorted variations on the theme of soft tailoring, her attitude anything but soft, plus Sachs in … well, read on for my thoughts on her get-ups. The editrice of Runway may be on the back foot. (Rumour has it that the plot hinges on her having to secure advertising dosh from one Emily Charlton, Blunt's once-eschewed character, now working at a posh label, to save her magazine.) Yet Priestly is, needless to say, still dressing the part. • Devil Wears Prada 2 cast start filming and New Yorkers catch a glimpse Something has shifted, however. What Priestly wore the first time around, when the original film came out in 2006, signalled nothing but her dominance. This time, for those within the industry at least, it reads slightly differently. To look so very, very smart, so very, very corporate, is to come across as a tad out of touch — a tad (whisper it) over the hill. That Priestly hasn't switched up her look would suggest she hasn't switched up other things and, during an epoch of seismic change in fashion and — arguably even more so — the media, this is not the best signalling. Funnily enough, the individual upon whom Priestly is modelled, Anna Wintour, 75, also continues to wear what she has worn for decades. In her case it's a Prada (yep) fit and flare print dress, Manolo Blahnik nude heels and a Borgia's worth of jewels at her neck. Oh, and those shades, of course. Last month it was announced that she is stepping back as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years but will continue as Vogue's global editorial director and chief content officer for its parent company, Condé Nast. There is nothing about either woman's person to suggest that they are aware of the revolution in the way people dress, in which streetwear-inflected casual — fuelled by, incongruously, the Silicon Valley bros on the one hand and the hip-hopification of the world on the other — has become king. There is nothing about their looks that signals a youthful attitude, flexibility or that they might be up for listening as well as talking. They come across as (forgive me) uptight. That many real-world women would still love to look like this is, in fashion land, beside the point. When it comes to Andy Sachs, in contrast, the costume designer Molly Rogers — who worked under the legendary Patricia Field on the first film and, prior to that, on the original Sex and the City television series — has definitely moved things along. Rogers had to, of course, given that the transformation of Sachs from fashion numpty to quintessence was the Pygmalion narrative at the heart of the original Devil Wears Prada. It was based on the 2003 book by Lauren Weisberger, which was in turn inspired by her time working as one (yes, one) of Wintour's assistants. Sachs is seen wearing denim (blue and white; jeans, jumpsuit and skirt), once verboten on the front row, now ubiquitous. She is seen code-switching, pairing what would once have been a humble white tee but definitely isn't any more (hers is from the ultra spenny Phoebe Philo) with statement jewellery, or sporting the kind of sandals that once meant you had bunions but now come stamped with the double-C of Chanel. • Read more fashion advice and style inspiration from our experts And she is also seen channelling an aesthetic that might charitably be called kooky, in the form of a multicoloured maxidress that to my eyes looks like the unfortunate love child of a Mondrian painting and a doll loo roll cover but that — should you demur — can be yours for just over six thousand quid courtesy of the label Gabriela Hearst. Rogers's points of reference here are clearly the new generation of 'devils', women such as Chioma Nnadi, who heads up British Vogue, Claire Thomson-Jonville, another Brit who has — remarkably — been allowed to take charge at French Vogue, and Chloe Malle, the daughter of the film director Louis Malle and the actress Candice Bergen, who runs and is the favourite to take over Wintour's role at American Vogue. These are women who live in denim, embrace streetwear, boho and quirkiness, and who — in the case of the ever lovely and not remotely devilish Nnadi — don't even carry a designer bag. It's not that they don't wear Prada. They most definitely do, though it skews towards the more streetwear end of the brand's operation. (Yes, the savviest brands have moved on their offering over the past couple of decades too.) Nnadi, for example, has a fabulous feather-strewn Prada hooded parka: Oasis meets Edith Sitwell. Yet they are just as likely to be seen in more low-key (in everything aside from price) labels such as Totême or The Row, or in a flea market find, or in something they picked up on holiday in Formentera, or even on — shh — the high street. (The last three are the ultimate humble brags these days and are certainly not ones you would find in the wardrobes of La Wintour or La Priestly.) It's not that their styles are the same. Nnadi — to my mind the most interesting dresser of the triumvirate — is the most eclectic and colourful, and the most streetwear-inflected. There's something very London about her garms. Malle is the New York version of similar, skewing a bit more polished and a bit more look-what-I-found-in-my-grandmother's-attic (given her lineage, that must be quite some attic). Thomson-Jonville is all about the perfect white tee/blue jeans/black dress. She is, pleasingly, out-Frenching the French. • 'Anna Wintour? I found her efforts to seem intimidating almost comical' What unites them is that they couldn't be less interested in looking chic. Cool is their thing. Better — or worse, depending on your outlook — they are rarely even seen in heels. Yes, these days the devil wears New Balance and likes a gong bath. It's hard to underline what a move-on this is in terms of the front row aesthetic. When Nnadi took over in London in 2023, it was more than a little entertaining to watch the Voguettes dump their heels and tailoring in favour of the Adidas three-stripe. I have to say at this point, however, that I don't think any of them would be seen dead in any of what appear to be Sachs's on-duty looks. The hip denim ensembles, sure. But the weird corporate cosplay — to wit a grey suit, a retro black ruched top, try-hard heeled boots and a bag so large and unwieldy as to give a run for its money the one from the last series of Succession that became its own meme — definitely not. Can this be the missing link, plot-wise? That Andy still hasn't got her wardrobe properly sorted? Bring on next May.@annagmurphy
Rhyl Journal
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Sir Mo Farah and Stanley Tucci among the stars spotted in Wimbledon's Royal Box
The Devil Wears Prada actor Tucci was sitting next to American filmmaker Noah Baumbach, who attended on Saturday with his wife, Barbie director Gerwig. They were sitting in the Royal Box on day 13 of the championships with the Princess of Wales, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Polish eighth seed Iga Swiatek won the Wimbledon women's singles title for the first time by beating American 13th seed Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0 in the final. Olympic champion Sir Mo was seen shaking hands with Tucci, and tennis legend Billie Jean King was seated next to Kate. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch was also in the Royal Box with her husband, Hamish, with swimmer Adam Peaty also in attendance. Benedict Cumberbatch, Dame Anna Wintour and Leonardo DiCaprio were among the famous faces to attend the tennis championships on Friday. Wolf Of Wall Street actor DiCaprio was seen taking in the men's singles semi-final between defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz, with McMafia actor James Norton also watching on. Dame Anna, who recently announced she was stepping down as day-to-day editor of American Vogue, arrived at the championships in her signature dark sunglasses and wearing a white dress adorned with blue flowers. American actor Rami Malek was pictured arriving at the tournament in a cream suit and tie, with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar among the other notable names. Sir Stephen Fry, Ellie Goulding and Cherie Blair led the famous faces in Wimbledon's Royal Box on Thursday. Sir Stephen was seen speaking to Welsh comedian Rob Brydon on Centre Court, with actor Ben Whishaw and former government chief scientific adviser, Lord Patrick Vallance, also in attendance. The Queen and Peter Phillips, son of the Princess Royal, were among a host of famous faces from the worlds of acting, politics and sport at day 10 of Wimbledon on Wednesday. Mr Phillips was joined in the Royal Box by his partner Harriet Sperling, and did not sit with Camilla, who was accompanied by her sister Annabel Elliot. Also watching Novak Djokovic play Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-final were British actors Hugh Grant, Joe Alwyn and US actors Cooper Koch and Matt Bomer. Former prime minister Sir John Major and Victoria's Secret model Mia Armstrong were also present, with the latter sitting next to Koch and with Alwyn on his other side. Tuesday's proceedings at Wimbledon attracted acting royalty, including Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Mark Rylance, Jodie Foster, Richard E Grant and Sienna Miller. Other well-known faces to have attended this year's championships so far include the Princess of Wales's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, Sir Lenny Henry, Sir David Beckham, Sir Gareth Southgate and Gary Lineker, who were all seen in the Royal Box. US music stars Olivia Rodrigo and Dave Grohl have also been spotted enjoying the tennis.
Glasgow Times
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Sir Mo Farah and Stanley Tucci among the stars spotted in Wimbledon's Royal Box
The Devil Wears Prada actor Tucci was sitting next to American filmmaker Noah Baumbach, who attended on Saturday with his wife, Barbie director Gerwig. They were sitting in the Royal Box on day 13 of the championships with the Princess of Wales, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Polish eighth seed Iga Swiatek won the Wimbledon women's singles title for the first time by beating American 13th seed Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0 in the final. Olympic champion Sir Mo was seen shaking hands with Tucci, and tennis legend Billie Jean King was seated next to Kate. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch was also in the Royal Box with her husband, Hamish, with swimmer Adam Peaty also in attendance. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch with husband Hamish in the Royal Box on day thirteen of Wimbledon (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Benedict Cumberbatch, Dame Anna Wintour and Leonardo DiCaprio were among the famous faces to attend the tennis championships on Friday. Wolf Of Wall Street actor DiCaprio was seen taking in the men's singles semi-final between defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz, with McMafia actor James Norton also watching on. Dame Anna, who recently announced she was stepping down as day-to-day editor of American Vogue, arrived at the championships in her signature dark sunglasses and wearing a white dress adorned with blue flowers. Dame Anna Wintour arrived dressed for the weather in her signature sunglasses and summery dress (Jordan Pettitt/PA) American actor Rami Malek was pictured arriving at the tournament in a cream suit and tie, with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar among the other notable names. Sir Stephen Fry, Ellie Goulding and Cherie Blair led the famous faces in Wimbledon's Royal Box on Thursday. Sir Stephen was seen speaking to Welsh comedian Rob Brydon on Centre Court, with actor Ben Whishaw and former government chief scientific adviser, Lord Patrick Vallance, also in attendance. Rami Malek sported a dashing cream suit for his day at the championships (Jordan Pettitt/PA) The Queen and Peter Phillips, son of the Princess Royal, were among a host of famous faces from the worlds of acting, politics and sport at day 10 of Wimbledon on Wednesday. Mr Phillips was joined in the Royal Box by his partner Harriet Sperling, and did not sit with Camilla, who was accompanied by her sister Annabel Elliot. Also watching Novak Djokovic play Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-final were British actors Hugh Grant, Joe Alwyn and US actors Cooper Koch and Matt Bomer. Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling in the Royal Box (Adam Davy/PA) Former prime minister Sir John Major and Victoria's Secret model Mia Armstrong were also present, with the latter sitting next to Koch and with Alwyn on his other side. Tuesday's proceedings at Wimbledon attracted acting royalty, including Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Mark Rylance, Jodie Foster, Richard E Grant and Sienna Miller. Sienna Miller in the Royal Box on day nine of Wimbledon (Mike Egerton/PA) Other well-known faces to have attended this year's championships so far include the Princess of Wales's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, Sir Lenny Henry, Sir David Beckham, Sir Gareth Southgate and Gary Lineker, who were all seen in the Royal Box. US music stars Olivia Rodrigo and Dave Grohl have also been spotted enjoying the tennis.
South Wales Guardian
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Sir Mo Farah and Stanley Tucci among the stars spotted in Wimbledon's Royal Box
The Devil Wears Prada actor Tucci was sitting next to American filmmaker Noah Baumbach, who attended on Saturday with his wife, Barbie director Gerwig. They were sitting in the Royal Box on day 13 of the championships with the Princess of Wales, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Polish eighth seed Iga Swiatek won the Wimbledon women's singles title for the first time by beating American 13th seed Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0 in the final. Olympic champion Sir Mo was seen shaking hands with Tucci, and tennis legend Billie Jean King was seated next to Kate. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch was also in the Royal Box with her husband, Hamish, with swimmer Adam Peaty also in attendance. Benedict Cumberbatch, Dame Anna Wintour and Leonardo DiCaprio were among the famous faces to attend the tennis championships on Friday. Wolf Of Wall Street actor DiCaprio was seen taking in the men's singles semi-final between defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz, with McMafia actor James Norton also watching on. Dame Anna, who recently announced she was stepping down as day-to-day editor of American Vogue, arrived at the championships in her signature dark sunglasses and wearing a white dress adorned with blue flowers. American actor Rami Malek was pictured arriving at the tournament in a cream suit and tie, with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar among the other notable names. Sir Stephen Fry, Ellie Goulding and Cherie Blair led the famous faces in Wimbledon's Royal Box on Thursday. Sir Stephen was seen speaking to Welsh comedian Rob Brydon on Centre Court, with actor Ben Whishaw and former government chief scientific adviser, Lord Patrick Vallance, also in attendance. The Queen and Peter Phillips, son of the Princess Royal, were among a host of famous faces from the worlds of acting, politics and sport at day 10 of Wimbledon on Wednesday. Mr Phillips was joined in the Royal Box by his partner Harriet Sperling, and did not sit with Camilla, who was accompanied by her sister Annabel Elliot. Also watching Novak Djokovic play Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-final were British actors Hugh Grant, Joe Alwyn and US actors Cooper Koch and Matt Bomer. Former prime minister Sir John Major and Victoria's Secret model Mia Armstrong were also present, with the latter sitting next to Koch and with Alwyn on his other side. Tuesday's proceedings at Wimbledon attracted acting royalty, including Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Mark Rylance, Jodie Foster, Richard E Grant and Sienna Miller. Other well-known faces to have attended this year's championships so far include the Princess of Wales's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, Sir Lenny Henry, Sir David Beckham, Sir Gareth Southgate and Gary Lineker, who were all seen in the Royal Box. US music stars Olivia Rodrigo and Dave Grohl have also been spotted enjoying the tennis.
The Herald Scotland
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Sir Mo Farah and Stanley Tucci among the stars spotted in Wimbledon's Royal Box
They were sitting in the Royal Box on day 13 of the championships with the Princess of Wales, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Polish eighth seed Iga Swiatek won the Wimbledon women's singles title for the first time by beating American 13th seed Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0 in the final. Olympic champion Sir Mo was seen shaking hands with Tucci, and tennis legend Billie Jean King was seated next to Kate. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch was also in the Royal Box with her husband, Hamish, with swimmer Adam Peaty also in attendance. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch with husband Hamish in the Royal Box on day thirteen of Wimbledon (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Benedict Cumberbatch, Dame Anna Wintour and Leonardo DiCaprio were among the famous faces to attend the tennis championships on Friday. Wolf Of Wall Street actor DiCaprio was seen taking in the men's singles semi-final between defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz, with McMafia actor James Norton also watching on. Dame Anna, who recently announced she was stepping down as day-to-day editor of American Vogue, arrived at the championships in her signature dark sunglasses and wearing a white dress adorned with blue flowers. Dame Anna Wintour arrived dressed for the weather in her signature sunglasses and summery dress (Jordan Pettitt/PA) American actor Rami Malek was pictured arriving at the tournament in a cream suit and tie, with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar among the other notable names. Sir Stephen Fry, Ellie Goulding and Cherie Blair led the famous faces in Wimbledon's Royal Box on Thursday. Sir Stephen was seen speaking to Welsh comedian Rob Brydon on Centre Court, with actor Ben Whishaw and former government chief scientific adviser, Lord Patrick Vallance, also in attendance. Rami Malek sported a dashing cream suit for his day at the championships (Jordan Pettitt/PA) The Queen and Peter Phillips, son of the Princess Royal, were among a host of famous faces from the worlds of acting, politics and sport at day 10 of Wimbledon on Wednesday. Mr Phillips was joined in the Royal Box by his partner Harriet Sperling, and did not sit with Camilla, who was accompanied by her sister Annabel Elliot. Also watching Novak Djokovic play Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-final were British actors Hugh Grant, Joe Alwyn and US actors Cooper Koch and Matt Bomer. Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling in the Royal Box (Adam Davy/PA) Former prime minister Sir John Major and Victoria's Secret model Mia Armstrong were also present, with the latter sitting next to Koch and with Alwyn on his other side. Tuesday's proceedings at Wimbledon attracted acting royalty, including Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Mark Rylance, Jodie Foster, Richard E Grant and Sienna Miller. Sienna Miller in the Royal Box on day nine of Wimbledon (Mike Egerton/PA) Other well-known faces to have attended this year's championships so far include the Princess of Wales's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, Sir Lenny Henry, Sir David Beckham, Sir Gareth Southgate and Gary Lineker, who were all seen in the Royal Box. US music stars Olivia Rodrigo and Dave Grohl have also been spotted enjoying the tennis.
