When the much-anticipated sequel to *The Devil Wears Prada* arrives this Friday, costume designer Molly Rogers has ensured that footwear is more than an afterthought - it's a character in its own right. "Shoes are a big deal in this set, in this script, in this world we're trying to portray," Rogers told FN. "You want to know - that's the best sneaker. Big choices."
Twenty years after Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) first navigated the hallowed halls of *Runway* magazine, she returns to face Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), whose red Balenciaga slingback pump - paired with a silk super taffeta gown from the house's archives - makes a close-up entrance worthy of a throne. Balenciaga, founded in 1919 by Spanish couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga, has long understood the power of a single, sculptural silhouette. Here, that power is distilled into a heel.
Andy herself steps out in Aquazzura's Passions Crystal pump, a pointed-toe satin-and-mesh style striped with crystals, worn with an Armani Privé look. Aquazzura, a relative newcomer founded in Florence in 2011 by Edgardo Osorio, has quickly become a red-carpet staple for its blend of Italian craftsmanship and modern glamour. Rogers also favored a vintage Celine sandal on Andy, praising its "hearty" city-ready feel - a nod to the enduring appeal of Phoebe Philo's minimalist era at the French house.
Miranda's infamous Chanel thigh-high boots from the original film were deliberately left out. "They belong in that scene," Rogers explained, preserving their iconic status. Instead, Emily Blunt's character, now at Dior, wears Christian Louboutin's Miss Z 100 mm knee-high boots - a 2025 launch designed for comfort without sacrificing height. Louboutin, who began his career in the 1990s by famously adding red lacquer to a sole, continues to marry fantasy with function.
Stanley Tucci's Nigel steps out in Santoni's Ira double monk straps, a nod to the Italian brand's artisanal heritage since 1975. And for those scanning the background: Thom Browne's striped platforms and Schiaparelli's keyhole pumps offer quiet punctuation. In a world where heels once announced every arrival with a clack, Rogers has curated a shoe closet that tells its own story - one step at a time.
Originally reported by WWD