Prada’s style secrets: costume designer unveils the runway revolution
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt are set to redefine red carpet glamour in The Devil Wears Prada 2, but the film’s captivating Fashion is already generating buzz – thanks to its brilliant costume designer, Molly Rogers.
A legacy of glamour: rogers returns to the prada universe
Rogers, known for her work with Patricia Field on the original film, channeled a fresh perspective while honoring the iconic DNA of the first installment. “It felt like coming back to summer camp with people that you missed and wanted to see again,” she shared, highlighting the familiar creative energy.
Power dressing for a new generation
The brief? To amplify the original’s energy, but introduce a distinctly unexpected element. For Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestley, Rogers envisioned outfits projecting immediate authority – no fussy embellishments needed. “With an actress like Meryl, you don’t need to adorn them,” she explained, a testament to her keen understanding of performance and style.
Unexpected details: the valentino rockstud controversy
Despite the online uproar surrounding those controversial Valentino Rockstud shoes seen in the teaser, Rogers clarified her role. “I was not there the day they were shooting that scene, and they just popped the shoes on,” she admitted with a wry smile. “I did not think it was character-appropriate for Miranda to wear a Rockstud, but they liked the way that it looked.”
Sharp style for emily blunt’s character
Emily Blunt’s character, a rising star in the Fashion industry, demanded a bolder aesthetic. Rogers scoured Century 21, amassing Vivienne Westwood, Rick Owens, and Margiela pieces to capture her sharp-witted personality. “Emily’s character is so sharp-witted, and her costumes had to have the edge of the first movie,” she noted.
A budget beyond the first film
Unlike the original’s limited resources, The Devil Wears Prada 2 boasted a significantly expanded budget, allowing for a truly spectacular range of designs. Jonathan Anderson’s custom Dior look for Blunt’s character stands as a stunning example of this newfound creative freedom – a look that ultimately didn’t make the final cut.
Collaborative couture: the cast’s influence
Rogers emphasized the vital role of her actors. “If an actor is collaborative, and no one feels afraid to offer an idea, you make a better outfit and you make a better movie.” Even Meryl Streep reportedly requested a keepsake from the set, though the specifics remain a mystery. The film’s ultimate success, it seems, hinges on the synergy between creative vision and the talent behind it.