Anne Hathaway Kicks Off 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Press Tour with Iconic Nods

The promotional tour for the highly anticipated sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, has officially begun, and Anne Hathaway is already delighting fans with subtle, knowing references to the original film. Following trends seen in other major press runs, Hathaway embraced method dressing as she appeared in Mexico City yesterday afternoon.

Hathaway, who played Andy Sachs in the 2006 classic, used her initial appearances to pay homage to two of the movie's most memorable moments. These carefully curated details suggest fans can expect more Easter eggs throughout the upcoming promotional schedule.

The 'Cerulean' Hoodie Tribute

For one of her initial appearances, Hathaway showcased a custom white hoodie, shared by her stylist, Ashley Afriyie, on Instagram Stories. This was far from an ordinary sweatshirt; it featured a deliberate design element referencing a key scene.

On the back of the garment, a blue square was stamped, mimicking a printer's color block. Beneath this block, the word "cerulean" was written in Spanish. This directly recalls Miranda Priestly’s famous monologue explaining how Andy’s seemingly simple blue sweater was dictated by high-fashion trends.

Adding another layer of insider detail, the hoodie included a fake HTML color code. This code cleverly incorporated the acronym for the new sequel and the film's release date, demonstrating a commitment to subtle, meaningful styling.

Red Carpet Statement: New 'Chanel Boots' Moment

Later that evening, Hathaway walked the red carpet alongside Meryl Streep. As the April 2026 cover star for Harper's Bazaar, Hathaway chose a striking ensemble from the Stella McCartney Fall/Winter 2026 ready-to-wear collection.

Styled by Erin Walsh, the look featured a hot-pink minidress, the same design paired with the boots on the runway. The sequined crew-neck dress was characterized by wide shoulders and a dramatic, flouncy flared skirt with pronounced folds.

The focal point, however, was the footwear, serving as a modern parallel to Andy Sachs’s iconic "Chanel boots" from the original film two decades prior. Hathaway opted for chocolate leather, ruched, thigh-high boots from Stella McCartney, making a strong opening statement for the press tour.

With just over a month remaining until The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives in theaters, anticipation is high for further fashion references from Hathaway and her styling team.