Legendary Vogue editor Anna Wintour met Meryl Streep’s iconic character Miranda Priestly at Milan Fashion Week on 27 September.
Meryl Streep arrived at the Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2026 show fully dressed as Priestly.
MERYL STREEP MEETS WINTOUR
She wore the signature cropped haircut, sunglasses, and trench coat. The encounter sparked a wave of excitement among fans. Many recalled iconic lines from the 2006 cult classic The Devil Wears Prada.
The meeting took place backstage after the runway show, where Streep, in character, toasted the designers, according to Parade.
She then shared a warm, rare moment with Wintour, who wore a beautifully tailored couture dress and her classic bob hairstyle.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2
A Vogue Instagram post captured the sheer joy and mutual respect between the real-life muse and her fictional counterpart.
In the clip, Priestly compliments Wintour, saying, “You look so beautiful,” followed by the playful admission, “This is my first fashion show.”
This reunion comes as filming continues for The Devil Wears Prada 2, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The film addresses the decline of print magazines, a theme close to Wintour’s own legacy at Vogue.
MERYL STREEP AND RETURNING CAST
Alongside Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt return as Priestly’s former assistants, now evolved with new roles in the fashion industry.
The sequel is set for release on 1 May 2026, just in time for South African cinema audiences to enjoy this stylish return.
LOVE FOR THE FIRST FILM
Wintour herself recently praised the original movie, saying in a podcast interview, “It was Meryl Streep, which was fantastic. I found it highly enjoyable and very funny.
It’s something Miuccia Prada and I talk about a lot; it was really good for her.”
FASHION MEETS FILM
The exchange between Streep’s Priestly and Wintour exemplifies how fashion and film continue to inspire and reflect each other globally.
As South Africa’s fashion scene grows internationally, this meeting inspires local creatives to watch how power, creativity, and style intertwine on the world stage.