The Devil Wears Prada 2 Ending Subtly Calls Back To Anne Hathaway’s Famous Cerulean Sweater

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Be warned, this contains spoilers for The Devil Wears Prada 2! The iconic cerulean sweater makes a quiet reappearance in the film’s final scene.

A particularly iconic moment from the movie features Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) correcting Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) about the shade of blue of her sweater. Miranda explains it’s actually cerulean and details how the fashion world boosted the color’s popularity, connecting it to significant financial impact and employment. She emphasizes that everyone, including Andy, is influenced by fashion trends.

I recently read an interview with the director, David Frankel, and he shared how that iconic blue sweater made it back for the final scene! Apparently, it was a team effort with Anne Hathaway and the costume designer, Molly Rogers. Molly actually found the original sweater in storage and, together, she and Anne gave it a little refresh. It was so cool to hear how they brought back such a memorable piece!

Frankel explained that the sweater is a replica of one Anne Hathaway wore in the 2006 film. Hathaway specifically requested they alter it – by removing the sleeves – to create the vest Andy wears at the end of the series, and the team made it happen. Frankel playfully referred to it as “the backup sweater.”

The beginning of The Devil Wears Prada 2 also features a nod to the iconic blue sweater. As Andy walks through Central Park, a vendor displays belts in the same way Jocelyn did in the first film – presenting options to Miranda with a serious tone. This scene is inspired by Andy’s memory of Jocelyn showing Miranda the belts, and the detailed discussion about which one to choose. Andy visibly reacts to the memory, wincing as she walks, reminding both the audience and herself of her time at Runway magazine.

Frankel explained the belts were a subtle nod to the original series, something they thought of while developing the first scene. He deliberately avoided including too many nostalgic references, which is why Andy’s iconic Chanel boots aren’t seen again, even though she mentions having donated them to Amari Mari (Simone Ashley).

The sequel includes several references to the original film. For example, Nigel Kipling (Stanley Tucci) playfully calls Andy “six” when she comes back to work at Runway, Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt) repeats her line about carbs, and Andy warns Miranda’s assistant, Charlie, not to climb the stairs at Miranda’s home – a rule she herself breaks later on.

Critics have pointed out several references within the film, but it’s also been widely praised for its insights into journalism and how the media works today. In a review for ScreenRant, Brandon Zachary calls the film a well-made sequel that successfully blends familiar elements with a fresh direction, giving it a score of 7 out of 10. Currently, Rotten Tomatoes reports a ‘Certified Fresh’ score of 77% based on reviews from critics.

Wow, audiences are loving this one – it’s currently sitting at an 87% approval rating, and projections show it’s going to rake in around $180 million worldwide this weekend! The buzz is incredibly positive, and honestly, it feels like we might finally get a Devil Wears Prada 3. The ending definitely leaves things open for a sequel, with Andy now fully established as an editor at Runway alongside Miranda and Nigel – the possibilities are exciting!

If they make a third movie, it could be fun to include nods to iconic moments from the original, like the blue sweater, and also to the best parts of The Devil Wears Prada 2.

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2026-05-03 17:20