During Milan Fashion Week, on 27 September 2025, a moment occurred that will be remembered by many in the worlds of fashion and cinema: Meryl Streep appeared at the Dolce & Gabbana show dressed as Miranda Priestly, the iconic editorial leader from The Devil Wears Prada, as part of the filming for The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Seated in the front row alongside Stanley Tucci — reprising his role as Nigel Kipling — Streep wore a cream vinyl trench coat by Dolce & Gabbana, black trousers, leopard-print accessories and striking sunglasses. Blurring the line even further between reality and cinematic storytelling, Anna Wintour — often cited as the inspiration for Miranda Priestly — was seated on the opposite side of the runway, exchanging glances with Streep.
The show itself embraced the theme “PJ Obsession,” reinterpreting pyjamas and lingerie into luxury pieces: nightwear was transformed into bold silhouettes with sheer panels, layered bikinis, leather jackets, faux furs, as well as playful handbags and plush slides. This setting provided the perfect backdrop for the film scene unfolding, with models walking the runway while Streep reviewed the show in her role as a powerful editor.
The significance of this moment goes beyond a simple cameo. It represents the fusion of fashion and cinematic narrative: Dolce & Gabbana transformed their runway into a film set, offering the audience not just luxury products, but a living scene of pop culture. Streep’s presence as Miranda Priestly reinforces fashion’s symbolic authority — and by doing so within a major Italian maison, underlines how aspirational brands understand that telling visually powerful stories is increasingly central to their strategy.
This episode serves as a reminder: the value of a brand lies not only in what is sold, but in what it represents. When icons of cinematic culture and leaders of the fashion world intersect, the result is not merely a newsworthy moment — it is a manifesto on the continuing relevance of fashion as a cultural protagonist.
