The Devil Wears Prada Makeup Still Resonates After 20 Years
Nicki Ledermann, the BAFTA-nominated makeup artist behind the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, explains why the characters' makeup remains fresh. Ledermann avoided trends, focusing instead on characterization: Emily's bold blue eyeshadow, Andy's evolving warm tones, and Miranda's consistent understated look. The makeup was designed to reflect personality rather than fashion, ensuring timelessness. Ledermann, known for Sex and the City and Joker, emphasizes that character-driven beauty outlasts trends.
Key facts
- The Devil Wears Prada premiered in 2006.
- Nicki Ledermann led the makeup department and earned a BAFTA nomination.
- Ledermann avoided trend boards and 2000s fashion campaigns.
- Emily's look features bold blue eyeshadow with clean definition.
- Andy's makeup evolved with her character, using warm earth tones.
- Miranda's look, created by Roy Helland, remained consistent with smoked grey eyeshadow.
- Ledermann states character-driven makeup is timeless.
- The article includes editor-curated makeup picks from L'Oréal.
Entities
Artists
- Nicki Ledermann
- Emily Blunt
- Anne Hathaway
- Meryl Streep
- Roy Helland
Institutions
- Vogue
- L'Oréal
- BAFTA
- AMC Theatres