Twenty years after the debut of *The Devil Wears Prada*, the line between film costumes and fashion heritage is blurring once again. To mark the release of the second installment of the saga, Christie’s is hosting an auction sure to captivate collectors, fashion enthusiasts, and film buffs: Starting September 1, the New York-based auction house will offer a selection of garments actually worn on the set of *The Devil Wears Prada 2*, transforming the film’s wardrobe into a collection to be awarded to the highest bidder.
The iconic lot, however, is not a couture dress, but rather a garment that has become a legend in pop culture. It is the cerulean-blue cable-knit sweater by J.Crew, the star of Miranda Priestly’s unforgettable monologue on the meaning of fashion and why, ultimately, no detail is ever random. Estimated to be worth between $100 and $200, it is one of the most iconic items in the film’s entire narrative universe: a simple pullover capable of evoking one of the most famous scenes in the history of fashion cinema.
Alongside this iconic piece, the catalog features an impressive selection of archival designs and looks worn in the sequel by an exceptional cast including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, Simone Ashley, and Lucy Liu. Among the fashion houses featured are Schiaparelli, Fendi, Dries Van Noten, Dolce & Gabbana, and Elie Saab, confirming just how much the wardrobe for *The Devil Wears Prada 2* was conceived as a true story of contemporary haute couture.
The sale’s broad appeal is further enhanced by the inclusion of a piece drawn from another pop culture icon: the velvet dress with a hood and feathers worn by Lady Gaga in the music video for “Runway,” further evidence of how Christie’s is fostering an increasingly close dialogue between fashion, music, and film, bringing together some of the most recognizable images of contemporary visual culture under the same auction hammer.
This initiative also reflects a more profound shift. Whereas stage costumes were once simply stored away in production archives, today they are recognized as authentic collector’s items, capable of preserving the aesthetic and symbolic value of a cultural moment. In the case of *The Devil Wears Prada*, this value is amplified by the role the film continues to play in the fashion world’s collective imagination: not merely a hit comedy, but a work that has helped define the language of fashion on the big screen and transform clothing and accessories into true generational symbols.
The online auction will kick off on September 1 through Christie’s New York, offering fans the opportunity to take home a piece of that *Runway* editorial team that, two decades later, continues to hold an irresistible allure. Because, just as Miranda Priestly taught us, even a simple light blue sweater can say much more than it seems.
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