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The South African
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
'The Devil Wears Prada' sequel filming begins with cast reunited
Nearly 20 years after the original hit cinemas, the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is finally in production, thrilling fans worldwide. Filming has kicked off in New York City with Meryl Streep stepping back into the shoes of Miranda Priestly, the formidable editor-in-chief of Runway magazine. Alongside her, Stanley Tucci reprises his role as Nigel Kipling, the beloved art director, according to Parade. Fresh set photos show the stars in full costume, striding confidently through the streets of Manhattan, treating fans to an exciting glimpse. The image evoked the same sharp style and wit that made the 2006 film a classic. Joining these iconic actors is Anne Hathaway, who returns as Andrea 'Andy' Sachs. Hathaway was spotted sporting several chic designer outfits during filming, stirring excitement about her character's evolution. Andy appears to have transformed from a fledgling assistant into a powerful figure in the fashion media world. The original Devil Wears Prada grossed over $326 million worldwide, which is approximately R6.2 billion, establishing it as a beloved film. Given this success, a sequel was always expected, though it took nearly two decades to come to fruition. This new chapter examines Miranda's navigation of the modern crisis facing traditional magazine publishing. It highlights the dramatic shifts driven by digital transformation. The sequel introduces intense new rivalries. Miranda faces off against her former assistant, Emily Charlton, now played by Emily Blunt. She has become a powerful executive in luxury advertising. The film promises sharp, high-stakes drama, rooted in the clash between legacy media and new business realities. Several fresh faces will also appear, including Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, Rachel Bloom, Simone Ashley, and Kenneth Branagh, who plays Miranda's husband. Meryl Streep shared a glimpse into her experience, recalling how tough it was filming the first movie with a 'Method' acting approach. 'I was so miserable in my trailer, hearing everyone else laughing. It was the price you pay for being boss!' she said. However, this time she has a lighter approach, which should make the sequel's production smoother and more enjoyable. Fans highly anticipate this film's release on 1 May 2026, and it promises a compelling look at adapting to change. This is a universal theme that resonates beyond the glitzy fashion world. In the words of Anne Hathaway: 'Coming back to Devil Wears Prada has been like returning to a much-loved home. The story has grown, just as we all have.' The countdown to what could be one of fashion cinema's biggest comebacks has officially begun. Fans can look forward to sharp wit, iconic performances, and dazzling style hitting the screen once again next year. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Axios
15 hours ago
- Business
- Axios
Mountain bike park aims to be cultural hub
Operators of an upcoming bike park in Bella Vista expect the 200-acre site to attract cyclists from all over the country. The big picture: After years of cycling and trail networks gaining popularity in Northwest Arkansas, the Oz Trails bike park promises to offer downhill mountain biking and rollercoaster-like jumps for advanced cyclists and also be a cultural center for anyone who wants to enjoy the area, manager Gary Vernon told Axios. It will serve as a physical location for Oz Trails, a cycling organization that operates under the holding company of Walmart heirs Steuart and Tom Walton, Runway Group, which owns the park. Zoom in: The park will be the first in the state with a chairlift — similar to some ski resorts — that can carry cyclists up to the top of a hill so they can have the energy to keep riding downhill all day. The lift will easily slow down for people to get on and off, lift operator Scott Crowell explained. While some ski resorts allow for biking in the summer, it is rare for a year-round park built for biking to include a lift. What they're saying:"This was the missing link for all of the mountain biking that's been built in Arkansas. We haven't had a gravity park with a lift," Vernon said. The intrigue: The lift and the park are not just for cyclists. "We want everyone to come enjoy the lift," Vernon said. People could use the lift to move around the park to enjoy the scenery, hang out with their beverage at the top of the hill, or attend an event hosted on the property. The park might even have lights during the holidays. The bike park will include hiking trails and several other amenities like event space and a restaurant plus coffee and beer offerings. Exact plans are to be determined. Runway's Ropeswing Hospitality Group is on it. A bike shop will be on site, and visitors will find art across the property. Zoom out: Campfire Ranch, a Colorado-based bike lodge geared toward outdoor adventure seekers, will open a Bella Vista lodge this October just north of the bike park. It will have seven rooms for guests to book. The lodge is renting property from Blue Crane, the Waltons' real estate company under Runway, spokesperson Jack Pate confirmed. Threat level: The park is open to all levels, including kids, but trails intended for experts will be clearly marked, Vernon said. Safety professionals will be on staff, and the park is minutes from an emergency room.
Cosmopolitan
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
A definitive ranking of Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep's The Devil Wears Prada 2 outfits so far
Gird your loins, filming for The Devil Wears Prada 2 is officially underway. Almost 20 years after the 2006 film was first released, OG stars including Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci have been spotted on set for the movie's sequel, alongside a few new faces to the franchise, too – hello, Simone Ashley! With the release scheduled for May 1, next year, we'll have to wait a little longer for more information on exactly what the plot will centre on. But, if there's one thing we can rely on, it's surely plenty of stand-out style moments. After all, the costumes for the original film reportedly cost $1million. While Patricia Fields won't be returning as costume designer, Molly Rogers, who worked with Fields on The Devil Wears Prada and Sex and the City, will be taking the reins this time around. And, if initial on-set photos of the cast are anything to go by, we're in for more of the same high-fashion feast. Fingers crossed for another Andy Sachs outfit montage! Below, find all the cast's looks from The Devil Wears Prada 2 so far, loosely categorised in order of 'worthy of the pages of Runway' to err, not. Luckily, we haven't quite seen lumpy blue sweater territory yet. Of course, Emily Charlton tops the list! Blunt is reprising the iconic role and looking better than ever in a Wiederhoeft pinstripe corset top layered over a Dior white shirt and paired with Jean Paul Gaultier wide-leg trousers. A D-Journey bag and black sunglasses, also by Dior, complete the look. We might not know her character's name yet, but whoever she is, she is slaying in this Monse tapestry mini with leather harness straps worn over a white button-down shirt. Black knee-high socks and patent leather Giuseppe Zanotti Raquel heels completed the look. The devil, herself. Miranda was chic AF in a beige Sa Su Phi single-breasted coat, a white blouse, navy trousers and Jacquemus slingback heels in ruby red, natch. She accessorised with a Mark Cross clutch bag and her trademark sunnies, these from Tiffany & Co. Putting her own spin on pinstripes, Anne Hathaway was in full Andy Sachs mode, donning vintage Jean Paul Gaultier. This archival pinstripe waistcoat and trousers was accessorised with yet more vintage in the form of Coach's black leather Saddle Pouch bag, along with pointed-toe block-heel boots and a gold diamond T-bar pendant necklace by Jemma Wynne. Nothing is more elegant than head-to-toe white, consider Andy's Phoebe Philo asymmetric hem T-shirt, Nili Lotan white barrel-leg jeans and Prada Modellerie heels as proof. Her vintage Coach briefcase features repeatedly; it's set to become a supporting actor at this rate. We couldn't not include Nigel in this round-up. Portrayed by Stanley Tucci, the character was spotted on set looking as dapper as we'd expect from one of Runway's leading fashion authorities. Is it just us, or is this Gabriela Hearst red waistcoat worn over a pinstripe navy button-down maxi dress giving more Ella Enchanted than Andy Sachs? Obsessed with the addition of croc-embossed leather knee-high Paris Texas boots. Ms. Priestley's pale grey oversized blazer and coordinating midi skirt is nothing short of elegant sophistication. Grey block heel court shoes and silver jewellery complete the monotone dressing trend. Andy's Sacai white cropped shirt and pleated cargo midi skirt are a little bit Americana prepster, a little bit Y2K. She accessorised with Gabriela Hearst braided heels, Oliver Goldsmith sunglasses and the same Jemma Wynne necklace. Giving Andy off-duty, the character stepped out in a Re/Done denim zip-up boilersuit with Chanel dad sandals on her feet and a Valentino Garavani Panthea black leather bag slung over her shoulder. Another office ensemble, this time consisting of a navy pinstripe blazer, navy V-neck knit, belted tailored wide-leg trousers, block-heel boots and her beloved vintage Coach satchel. We're loving seeing more casual looks from Andy, dressed here in a white Toteme tank top under a black waistcoat, an Agolde light-wash denim maxi skirt, black Chanel dad sandals and Bvlgari sunglasses. Providing an expert lesson in pattern-clashing, Nigel pairs three (!!) different check prints together in this outfit. His geometric tie adds yet another pattern into the mix, and yet this whole look just works. For her first day on set, Miranda was spotted in a peach trench coat, purple satin blouse, brown leather midi skirt and tan almond-toe court shoes. Andy's wardrobe is nailing corporate-core, especially this slate grey trouser suit and black ruched blouse combo. Our eyes were admittedly first drawn to this Gabriela Hearst multi-colour patchwork dress (I mean, how could they not be?), worn with a woven bucket hat, Bvlgari sunglasses and Chloé platform sandals. But, is that a Runway-branded garment bag nestled next to her blue Fendi basket bag? Giving some suggestion at the timeline of the film, Andy sported an autumnal ensemble of a Ralph Lauren brown suede jacket, turn-up Levi's jeans and snakeprint Zadig & Voltaire boots. As well as the Sabina Savage blue printed silk scarf, she further accessorised with a Valentino Garavani Nellcôte suede fringed shoulder bag. Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there's nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she's passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
Vogue
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
When She's Not Andy Sachs, Anne Hathaway Opts for This One-And-Done Denim Staple
We've been hit with all the action—and even more striking fashions—with The Devil Wears Prada 2 filming in full throes. Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs in Phoebe Philo, Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestley in Dries Van Noten, Stanley Tucci in monochromatic suiting. Just to yesterday, we got our first glimpse of Emily Blunt as the now high-flying ad exec Emily in sharply tailored Dior. But when Anne Hathaway isn't playing Andy Sachs, she's taking her off-duty moments to return to her easy, breezy summer style. The actor and Vogue cover star was photographed leaving The Devil Wears Prada 2 set in a distinctly Anne outfit. She wore a relaxed white denim jumpsuit, rolled up to the ankle and wrists, with a low waist and popped collar. She also wore some black angular sunglasses and a pair of brown thong sandals with gold embellishment, and carried a capacious brown suede tote bag on her shoulder. Her long brown hair was tied in a summery side braid. In everyday life when she's not stomping the halls of Runway, Hathaway opts for a failsafe outfit formula that often includes basic tanks, classic loafers or dad sandals (but Chanel), and denim staples, like a light wash midi skirt or, if elevating that, a pair of cut-out Area jeans to stylishly beat the New York heat. When she's summering elsewhere, she takes sun protection seriously with UPF clothing sets. Christopher Peterson / Photo: Backgrid Costume designer Molly Rogers (of And Just Like That…) takes the reins from the iconic original CD Patricia Field to clothe a coiffed, colorful, and label-agnostic 2025 version of Andy Sachs. As photos snapped from filming so far show, Hathaway has been dressed in a preppy Ralph Lauren suede blazer with a practical but trendy eyelet-studded Valentino bag (IRL, Anne is an ambassador), in a boardroom-ready Jean Paul Gaultier pinstripe suit, a multicolor mosaic tiled Gabriela Hearst summer dress, and monochromatic whites feat. a covetable Phoebe Philo train top and Prada heels. Are paparazzi photos ruining movie magic? Maybe. Is at least one of your looks going on your fall Pinterest board? Most definitely.
Times
2 days 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
