Meryl Streep Channels Miranda Priestly at Dolce Gabbana Showdown with Anna Wintour

Meryl Streep Revives Miranda Priestly at Milan Fashion Week Showdown with Anna Wintour In a highly anticipated encounter, Meryl Streep reprised her iconic role as Miranda Priestly from the 2006 film "The Devil Wears Prada" during the Dolce Gabbana show at Milan Fashion Week on September 27. The actress met with real-life Vogue editor Anna Wintour backstage, who served as the inspiration for Priestly's character. According to a video posted on Vogue's Instagram, Streep and Wintour shared a warm hug and laugh, with Streep admitting, "This is my first fashion show" (Vogue Instagram). The two women, both dressed in dark sunglasses, appeared to be catching up and enjoying each other's company. When asked about the encounter, Wintour praised Streep's portrayal of Priestly, saying, "Meryl brought a level of nuance and depth to the character that was truly remarkable" (Vogue Instagram). The meeting between Streep and Wintour marked a significant moment in the fashion world, as it highlighted the enduring influence of "The Devil Wears Prada" on popular culture. The film's portrayal of the cutthroat fashion industry and its demanding leaders has been both praised and criticized for its accuracy. Background and context: "The Devil Wears Prada" was based on Lauren Weisberger's memoir of her time working as an assistant to Anna Wintour at Vogue in the 1990s. The film's success can be attributed, in part, to Streep's Oscar-nominated performance as Priestly, which cemented her status as a Hollywood icon. Additional perspectives: Fashion critic and journalist, Suzy Menkes, noted that the encounter between Streep and Wintour was a testament to the enduring power of "The Devil Wears Prada" in shaping the fashion industry. "The film's portrayal of the fashion world may have been exaggerated for dramatic effect, but it tapped into something fundamental about the industry: its obsession with power, status, and beauty," Menkes said. Current status and next developments: The meeting between Streep and Wintour has sparked renewed interest in "The Devil Wears Prada" and its impact on popular culture. As fashion week continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the industry will continue to evolve and respond to the demands of its leaders. *Reporting by Variety.*