Anne Hathaway’s latest public appearance left many people surprised. The actress, known for her timeless elegance, looked noticeably different — and the internet quickly took notice. What caused such a strong reaction from fans and followers alike?
Hathaway stepped onto the iconic Met steps, honoring the Met Gala theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, wearing a striking white dress shirt with an oversized collar that nearly wrapped around her shoulders. The shirt was neatly tucked into a shimmering beaded maxi skirt featuring bold black and silver stripes.
Her sky-high black heels added extra drama to the look, but what truly stole the show was her dazzling diamond necklace. The show-stopping piece, by Bulgari, featured a huge rectangular sapphire at the center, drawing all eyes her way.
The Devil Wears Prada star completed her Carolina Herrera outfit with a sleek, ultra-high ponytail tied with a tiny black bow—giving her a playful yet powerful vibe.
Anne’s snatched and glowy look had fans doing a double-take to recognize her. “I never knew that was Anne Hathaway,” commented one. “She looks…strange,” added another.
But many praised her look for the night and were stunned by her beauty. “She doesn’t age at all… flawless,” shared one. “That necklace is stunning, but Anne is killing it more! ❤️” said another.
Some people believe that Anne has gone too far with cosmetic procedures. One commenter wrote, “Totally has had work done.” Another agreed, saying, “She should leave herself alone.” A third fan pointed out that her natural beauty didn’t need any enhancements in the first place, “Why do people think removing wrinkles makes them look better?”
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Disappointment Begins for Anne Hathaway: The “Devil Wears Prada” Star of 20 Years Ago May Be a Thing of the Past
Based on the looks revealed so far, Anne Hathaway’s character in The Devil Wears Prada 2 has not yet done enough to surpass the success of the past.
The culturally iconic fashion film The Devil Wears Prada will officially return in the summer of 2026. Throughout the past few months, as behind-the-scenes images and the first teasers were unveiled, the impact of the “fashionable devil” duo—Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) and Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep)—has dominated every front, from film lovers to fashionistas, all of whom are anxiously awaiting the fashion feast that this masterpiece delivered two decades ago.
Passing through 20 years of youth, lead actress Anne Hathaway’s beauty now carries the radiant, mature look of a woman who has entered middle age. Regarding fashion, will Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs still have enough strength to overcome her own massive shadow from Part 1? Or, in modern parlance, have the praises throughout this time been merely “overrated”?.
When a Character Carries the “Burden” of the Past
First, if one expects to see the latest “it-bags” of 2025 while watching this work, the viewer might be slightly disappointed by the series of looks released for Anne Hathaway. The most frequently seen item for Andy Sachs is a large shoulder bag from Coach that she always wears on her shoulder, running around the streets with a hurried appearance.
Is this spacious, convenient, but somewhat aesthetically lacking bag a deliberate choice by the crew to ensure viewers don’t have to waste time remembering that Andy Sachs is a busy office worker—a diligent editor who always has a laptop by her side?
Recalling Part 1, it was the luxury items in the makeover scene that marked Andy’s transformation from an ugly duckling into a “Chanel girl.” Yet in Part 2, instead of having the female lead elegantly carry a trendy Chanel 25 bag, she has retreated to using a vintage Coach bag?
It must be reiterated that in the previous installment, Andy Sachs was established as someone who completely refused to be assimilated into the world of luxury fashion. She left Runway with the determination to keep her ego and pursue a traditional journalism path. After all these years, the purpose of Andy Sachs’s return and her current career position have not yet been revealed; however, there is a high probability she will return alongside the “Iron Lady” to save a Runway magazine that is nearing its end.
From this prediction, the fact that Andy Sachs now returns as a fashion editor while maintaining a “commoner” style seems psychologically logical for the character. However, from a visual perspective and the expectations of the audience—those who come to the film for the fashion element—this may be a regrettable safety.
Similarly, blazers and vests of various materials and colors are also items that Andy Sachs wears continuously when going to the office. While Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly always exudes absolute power through every perfectly tailored suit from Prada and Armani, Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs is framed repeatedly in safe formulas: neat, but lacking in surprise.
It is agreed that it is very reasonable to have a woman over 40 with charisma wear a blazer to work. But with such frequent frequency combined with a styling method that doesn’t fully highlight high-class status (like Miranda Priestly), Andy Sachs is caught in a middle ground: not quite a “girl boss,” yet rather rigid compared to the liberation that a modern fashion editor should have.
To be fair, Andy Sachs’s style in Part 2 also reflects the 2025 fashion context where “quiet luxury” reigns supreme after years of “logomania” and “maximalism” dominating. The problem is: quiet luxury requires a lot of styling effort to avoid becoming bland on screen, and the audience can feel the “high price” even without a logo hitting them in the eye. This continues to be a point where Andy Sachs’s styling has yet to score: good, but not enough “wow.”
The Role of the Guide Has Changed Hands
An important factor that cannot be overlooked is that The Devil Wears Prada 2 has changed the head of fashion from Patricia Field to Molly Rogers.
Patricia Field is the legendary name behind the success of Sex and the City and Part 1 of The Devil Wears Prada, famous for her ability to create iconic looks full of personality, daring to break rules, and always leading trends. Molly Rogers, though also a talented stylist with an impressive portfolio, leans toward sophistication and the classic. This reason may explain why Anne Hathaway’s styling in Part 2 is as safe as what has been revealed.
A change in stylist is not always a bad thing, but in the case of a work with as much visual weight as The Devil Wears Prada, losing the “golden hand” of Patricia Field is indeed a risk.
Conclusion
Anne Hathaway’s fashion in Part 2 is not yet convincing enough; this can be explained by the fact that creativity must be governed by the protagonist’s image. In 2025, this female editor dresses more meticulously compared to her image at the start of Season 1; perhaps the film crew wants to retain some unique identity enough for the audience to recognize the Andy Sachs of the early days: serious, green, and a bit disheveled.
Andy Sachs cannot suddenly become a second Miranda Priestly, because that would “betray” her character’s personality—the person who chose to keep her own identity instead of dissolving into the glamorous fashion world. And who knows, the ending of Part 2 might continue to be a style “metamorphosis” for Anne Hathaway’s character.
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