Anne Hathaway In A Striped Louis Vuitton Gown At The Devil Wears Prada 2 Gala

The promo tour for the second part of the legendary film “The Devil Wears Prada” continues, and every new day brings us another dose of fashion inspiration from the cast of the year’s most anticipated sequel. This time, the Runway magazine team landed in London. After flying across the ocean for the European premiere, lead actress Anne Hathaway attended “A Night with Runway” — a grand gala reception held at the National Gallery right after the screening. I’ve noticed that Anne’s been opting for red shades lately, but for this evening, she left the red strictly for the carpet itself. The actress swapped the film’s signature color for striking black and white stripes by Louis Vuitton, reports MODISTA.

This gown was custom-made by creative director Nicolas Ghesquière. I noticed how masterfully the designer highlighted Anne’s figure: a strapless sweetheart neckline and a fitted bodice served as the foundation of the look. Wide stripes clearly contoured the corset, following the boning lines, before the outfit took a dramatic turn into a two-layered skirt at the waist.

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The outer layer is a voluminous bubble skirt with a high front and an elongated back. The vertical stripes on it visually lengthened the actress’s legs, creating an incredible train as she moved. Beneath this “volume” peeked an elegant pencil skirt, which added depth and dimension thanks to contrasting horizontal stripes and a sleek silhouette. I was impressed by how such complex geometry worked so well for Anne’s delicate frame.

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A Diamond Snake and Flawless Details

To “ground” this illusory pattern, Anne Hathaway and her longtime stylist Erin Walsh added a massive diamond necklace from Bulgari. This piece from the legendary Serpenti collection resembled a snake wrapped three times around the star’s neck. The reptile’s head, featuring bright emerald eyes, rested between the actress’s collarbones. The duo also picked out diamond earrings from the same brand. A high ponytail, expertly crafted by hairstylist Orlando Pita, allowed the jewels to shine at full strength without obstructing Anne’s face.

The final touch came in the form of semi-transparent black polka-dot heels. Anne posed in her monochrome ensemble alongside her co-stars: Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Simone Ashley, and Caleb Hearon. I noticed how harmoniously she fit in with this star-studded cast — a true style icon of modern Hollywood.

Advice from MODISTA

• If you choose a dress with an active print (like stripes), wear your hair in a high updo to open up the neck and let the look “breathe.”
• Mix vertical and horizontal lines to correct your silhouette: vertical for height, horizontal to create emphasis on curves.

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Harper’s Bazaar magazine is one of the oldest and most influential fashion publications in the world, being the first to cover fashion as an art form. This article is based on reporting by their correspondents regarding the London press tour for the film “The Devil Wears Prada 2” 🌐.