Anne Hathaway Revives Iconic ‘Cerulean Sweater’ as ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Filming Commences.
New York, NY – Nearly two decades after its cinematic debut, “The Devil Wears Prada” is making a highly anticipated return, and star Anne Hathaway is already sending the internet into a fashion frenzy. The actress, 42, recently delighted fans by sharing a TikTok video documenting her preparations for filming “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” notably sporting a pullover strikingly reminiscent of the original film’s famous cerulean blue knitwear.
Hathaway captioned the short clip from her bathroom simply, “Heading to werk #dwp2,” instantly igniting a wave of nostalgia and excitement among devoted followers of the iconic fashion satire. The cerulean sweater holds a legendary place in pop culture, central to one of the original film’s most memorable scenes.
What is the significance of the cerulean sweater in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’?
Fashion aficionados will vividly recall the powerful monologue delivered by Meryl Streep’s character, Miranda Priestly, the formidable editor-in-chief of Runway magazine. In the scene, Priestly scolds her new assistant, Andy Sachs (portrayed by Hathaway), on the profound trickle-down influence of the fashion industry, using Andy’s seemingly unassuming “lumpy blue sweater” as a prime example.
Priestly famously asserts, “You think this has nothing to do with you. You go to your closet and you select, I don’t know, that lumpy blue sweater, for instance, because you’re trying to tell the world that you take yourself too seriously to care about what you put on your back.” Fans can often recite the following line by heart: “What you don’t know is that that sweater is not just blue, it’s not turquoise, it’s not lapis, it’s actually cerulean.”
The monologue further details how high fashion trends filter down to the masses. Priestly explains that the bold cerulean color first appeared on the runways of esteemed fashion houses like Oscar de la Renta and Yves Saint Laurent. It then quickly permeated other designers’ collections before hitting department stores, eventually “trickl[ing] down into some tragic Casual Corner where you no doubt fished it out of some clearance bin.” The iconic character concludes with a pointed observation: “That blue represents millions of dollars and countless jobs, and it’s sort of comical how you think you’ve made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry, when in fact you’re wearing a sweater that was selected for you by the people in this room from a pile of ‘stuff.'”
What can we expect from Andy Sachs’ wardrobe in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’?
With filming officially underway, Anne Hathaway is offering tantalizing sneak peeks into Andy Sachs’ updated wardrobe for the sequel. In a joint Instagram post with 20th Century Studios, the production company behind the film, Hathaway shared a look captioned “Andy Sachs 2025 #dwp2.” The image showcases a more “corporate-chic” Andy, hinting that she might indeed be “back in the fashion game.” This particular outfit featured a sophisticated pinstriped suiting vest paired with matching high-waisted trousers, a significant departure from her initial sartorial struggles.
Further glimpses from the New York set on Monday revealed Hathaway dressed in a black vest, a classic white tank top, a stylish light-wash denim midi skirt, and, notably, Chanel shoes. However, eagle-eyed fans observed that these were not the infamous over-the-knee boots from the first “Devil Wears Prada.” Instead, it appears that nearly two decades after the original film’s events, Andy has traded her statement heels for a pair of the luxury label’s more comfortable, yet still chic, dad sandals, signaling a potentially more confident and comfortable approach to fashion for her character.
When will ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ be released? Fans eager to see Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs back on screen won’t have to wait too much longer. Gird your loins – “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is slated to hit theaters on May 1, 2026, promising another dose of cutting-edge fashion, witty dialogue, and the enduring dynamic between its unforgettable characters.