Nobody is "fat" anymore in "The Devil Wears Prada 2"
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- The article discusses the absence of the term "fat" in the upcoming sequel "The Devil Wears Prada 2."
- It notes that the fashion world has changed significantly over the past 20 years, but the main actresses remain unchanged.
- The piece references the original film's premise of an aspiring journalist entering the fashion magazine world and its iconic editor, Miranda Priestly, inspired by Anna Wintour.
In 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' the fashion world's evolution is starkly contrasted with the enduring presence of its stars. The film's premise, which once thrust an unassuming journalist into the high-stakes environment of a top fashion magazine, now revisits these characters two decades later. While the industry has transformed, the article highlights that the core cast, including Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and the formidable Meryl Streep, appear untouched by time, maintaining their iconic status.
Nobody is "fat" anymore in "The Devil Wears Prada 2."
The piece fondly recalls the original 2006 film, where Andy Sachs, a budding journalist, stumbled into the cutthroat world of 'Runway' magazine, a thinly veiled stand-in for Vogue. The formidable editor, Miranda Priestly, clearly inspired by the legendary Anna Wintour, set the tone for the film's exploration of ambition and the fashion elite. Wintour herself, recognizable by her signature bob and dark sunglasses, even made a brief, characteristically stern appearance alongside Hathaway at the Oscars, cementing her iconic status.
The fashion world is no longer what it was 20 years ago.
This sequel, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' seems poised to explore how these characters and the industry have adapted, or perhaps resisted, the passage of time and changing societal norms. The absence of the word "fat" in its title suggests a shift in how body image and the fashion industry's portrayal of it are being addressed, a topic that resonates differently in today's climate compared to two decades ago. For audiences in Austria and globally, this film offers a nostalgic look back while also engaging with contemporary discussions around beauty standards and the evolving landscape of fashion media.
Only Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and the great Meryl Streep have been untouched by time.
Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.