Vogue Editor Picks 7 Devil Wears Prada Trends for a Comeback
A Vogue editor argues that seven fashion trends from the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada deserve revival. The article revisits costumes by Patricia Field, which were initially criticized by fashion insiders like Anne Slowey and Hal Rubenstein. Trends include high-kitsch Chanel jewelry, Rick Owens bolero, mid-arm bangles, Bill Blass jackets, Fendi Chef bag, Chanel pageboy hat, and vintage fur. The piece references specific items from Chanel, Fendi, Bill Blass, and Izzy Camilleri, and notes the film's mythological portrayal of fashion.
Key facts
- The Devil Wears Prada opened in 2006.
- Ruth La Ferla wrote a critical New York Times piece on the film's fashion.
- Anne Slowey called the costumes a 'caricature'.
- Hal Rubenstein said real fashion women 'fiercely edit' their looks.
- Patricia Field defended the costumes: 'If they want a documentary, they can watch the History Channel.'
- The article highlights Chanel jewelry, Rick Owens bolero, Bill Blass jacket, Fendi Chef bag, and Izzy Camilleri fur.
- Bill Blass label shuttered in 2008.
- The film features Chanel thigh-high boots and a green knit Fendi Chef bag.
Entities
Artists
- Patricia Field
- Anne Slowey
- Hal Rubenstein
- Ruth La Ferla
- Emily Blunt
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Michaele Vollbracht
- Izzy Camilleri
- Gloria Guinness
- Brooke Astor
- Hilary Duff
- Ashlee Simpson
Institutions
- Vogue
- The New York Times
- Elle
- InStyle
- Condé Nast
- Chanel
- Fendi
- Bill Blass
- Rick Owens
- Gucci
- Calvin Klein
- Giuseppe Zanotti
- Me&Ro
- Yigal Azrouël
- Marni
- Vestiaire Collective
- Blugirl Blumarine
- Shu Uemura
- Oscar de la Renta
- Madonna
Locations
- New York City
- 4 Times Square
- Paris
- Canal Street
- 31 Rue Cambon