Vogue Podcast: '90s Alumni Reflect on 'The Devil Wears Prada' and More
On a recent episode of the Vogue podcast, Chioma Nnadi, Chloe Malle, and Nicole Phelps reunited in New York City ahead of the 2026 Met Gala. They discussed a screening of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' (theatrical release May 1) hosted by Vogue's Book Club, where alumni Kate Young and Billy Norwich shared their real reactions to the original book and film. Young, who served as Anna Wintour's assistant in the late '90s, admitted feeling hurt by the portrayal. Norwich recalled accompanying Wintour to the 2006 premiere at the Paris Theater, noting she chose Prada intentionally for its humor. He also mentioned a viral New York Times quiz based on his test with the late Charles Gandee. The conversation shifted to the Chanel cruise show, where models wore nearly invisible shoes, and the engagement of Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles. A Vogue Café pop-up is scheduled for the weekend at Altro Paradiso in NYC.
Key facts
- Chioma Nnadi, Chloe Malle, and Nicole Phelps recorded a podcast episode in NYC.
- Vogue's Book Club screened 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' (releasing May 1).
- Kate Young (Anna Wintour's assistant in the late '90s) and Billy Norwich (former Vogue writer/editor) joined the podcast.
- Young felt hurt by the book's portrayal of Vogue staff.
- Norwich attended the 2006 premiere with Anna Wintour, who wore Prada as a joke.
- Norwich created a viral '90s Vogue job test with Charles Gandee, later adapted by the New York Times.
- Chanel's cruise show featured nearly invisible shoes.
- Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles are engaged.
- Vogue Café pop-up at Altro Paradiso in NYC on the weekend before the Met Gala.
Entities
Artists
- Chioma Nnadi
- Chloe Malle
- Nicole Phelps
- Kate Young
- Billy Norwich
- Anna Wintour
- Charles Gandee
- Zoë Kravitz
- Harry Styles
Institutions
- Vogue
- The New York Times
- Chanel
- Altro Paradiso
- Paris Theater
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- World Trade Center