Meryl Streep Revives Cerulean Sweater Debate with Custom J.Crew Design

Meryl Streep recently appeared on The Stephen Colbert Show wearing a custom cerulean cashmere sweater from J.Crew, designed by Olympia Gayot and styled by Micaela Erlanger. This outfit references her character Miranda Priestley's iconic monologue about the color cerulean from the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada. The appearance has reignited discussions about the precise definition of cerulean, a hue described by Merriam-Webster as resembling sky blue and selected by Pantone as its inaugural Color of the Year in 2000 for its serene qualities. Fashion and beauty commentators, including Vogue's Hannah Jackson and Arden Fanning Andrews, have noted personal associations with the color from art supplies like Crayola crayons and markers. A recent Crayola study indicated cerulean was voted the favorite color in most U.S. states, with global preferences leaning toward blues and blue-greens. The event highlights the enduring cultural impact of the film and its fashion, while sparking conversation about color perception and popularity.