As 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' prepares for its premiere, the costume department's sourcing reveals a subtle nod to the evolution of undergarments. The KnitWell Group supplied hundreds of pieces, with its brand Soma providing the sleek foundational intimates that will anchor the film's polished looks. This choice is historically resonant; Soma, established in 2004, represents a modern chapter in the long pursuit of comfort-driven design, a movement that began in earnest with the early 20th-century shift from rigid corsetry to softer, more practical foundations.
The film's wardrobe, spanning sizes 2 to 20, uses these contemporary brands to articulate character. Talbots' suiting and Ann Taylor's dresses will be seen in the fictional Runway offices, but it is the unseen Soma layers that perform the essential, historical role of intimate architecture. This mirrors a century of progress where lingerie ceased to be merely ornamental and became integral to personal confidence and silhouette.
For observers of intimate apparel, the interest lies not only in spotting labels but in considering how these modern foundations support the narrative's fashion spectacle. The premiere at Lincoln Center will showcase the visible style, but the film's true sartorial dialogue includes this quiet, foundational element - a testament to how far lingerie has integrated itself into the complete wardrobe, both on-screen and off.
Originally reported by WWD