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Irish stars Laura Whitmore, Vogue Williams, Sophie Murray and Aoife O'Farrell lead the style stakes at the European Premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 on Wednesday, 22 April, in London.
Red, black and white ruled the red carpet in Leicester Square, as a number of guests followed in the footsteps of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, who enjoyed a night of method dressing inspired by the film’s famous fashion universe.
Stars stepped out to celebrate the sequel of the 2006 film, reuniting director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, resurrecting the cutthroat world of Runway magazine and its formidable editor-in-chief, Miranda Priestly.
Meryl Streep, who plays Priestly, wore a statement red satin Prada coat layered over a silk blouse and tailored black trousers, finished with matching scarlet heels and her signature dark sunglasses.
In a knowing nod to the film’s fashion lore, the 76-year-old actress carried a diamond-encrusted clutch emblazoned with "RUNWAY" – reminiscent of the infamous "book" from the original film, delivered daily to Miranda Priestly with near-religious precision.
The London premiere look marked the latest in a weeks-long run of meticulously curated outfits from cinched Saint Laurent satin dresses to dramatic Givenchy couture by Sarah Burton and sculptural Celine separates, all styled by Streep’s long-time collaborator Micaela Erlanger.
The Oscar-winner had already made headlines at the New York premiere earlier in the week, where she stole the show in a vermilion Givenchy cape coat paired with black leather opera gloves and her signature Miranda Priestly sunglasses – a moment that rivalled even the presence of Vogue editor Anna Wintour, widely considered the real-life inspiration behind the character.
Each stop on the press tour has delivered a parade of high-fashion moments, with looks spanning Schiaparelli, Valentino, Chanel, Stella McCartney and, of course, Prada – a far cry from the more subdued red carpet that greeted the original film two decades ago.
This time around, bold, expressive dressing has taken centre stage.
"I’m aware of the eyeballs on it," Anne Hathaway’s stylist Erin Walsh told Vogue.
"There’s this idea of leaning into joy, and clothes that make you feel like the supernova version of yourself."
Hathaway, who reprises her role as journalist Andy Sachs, embodied that ethos in a corseted, strapless Versace gown featuring sheer panel cutouts and a velvet skirt.
Emily Blunt, returning as Emily Charlton, opted for a more understated take on the evening’s palette, coordinating with Streep in a custom Balenciaga red strapless top and cigarette trousers with matching heels.
The British star had, however, delivered one of the most talked-about looks in New York – a feathered ivory Schiaparelli couture gown that reportedly took 4,000 hours of handwork to complete.
Stanley Tucci, reprising his role as the ever-dapper Nigel, kept things classic in a pinstriped double-breasted suit by British designer Paul Smith paired with a grey tie – a silhouette that continues to dominate menswear runways from Tom Ford to Saint Laurent this season.
Other stars in attendance included red carpet host Laura Whitmore, who proudly displayed her pregnancy bump in an incredible black two-piece from Selezza.
Styled, as always, by Emma Lane, the Dublin woman's look was finished with a pair of astoundingly high heels from Christian Louboutin and a simple Prada handbag.
Podcaster and presenter Vogue Williams - who recently announced her latest pregnancy with husband Spencer Matthews - also walked the red carpet in a beautiful black dress. Styled by Corina Gaffey, Williams wore a strapless gown from WORME.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set for release on 1 May.
