The wardrobe that helped make “The Devil Wears Prada 2” a box-office juggernaut is about to become a charity auction lot. Christie's will display screen-worn costumes and jewelry from the sequel, plus a beloved artifact from the 2006 original, at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City from September 8 through September 13, 2026, ahead of an online sale running September 1 through September 15.
Meryl Streep leads the fundraising auction, according to TMZ, continuing a tradition she started after the original film's 2006 release, when she organized a similar costume sale. Christie's, which is running this year's event, notes that the initiative has always tied fashion and film to advocacy for press freedom and design, and proceeds will benefit both the Committee to Protect Journalists and the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
What's Actually Up for Bid
The catalog spans two decades of the franchise's most talked-about looks. Per the same TMZ report, Emily Blunt's character wore a $107,000 Elsa Peretti bone cuff in the sequel, while Miranda Priestly, played by Streep, donned a Dries Van Noten tassel jacket during a staff meeting at Runway. Anne Hathaway's character stained the Gabriela Hearst Niki dress during a Hamptons scene in the new film, and the dress heading to auction still carries that stain from filming.
Lady Gaga's feather dress from the Bad Binch Tongtong by Terrence Zhou, worn for the “Runway” music video, is also part of the lot, alongside pieces from Dolce & Gabbana and Valentino. Among the Valentino items is a signed prototype pair of red Valentino Garavani Rockstud pumps worn on screen by Streep as Miranda Priestly, according to Hypebeast. The outlet reports the sale also includes wardrobe and accessories from Schiaparelli, Fendi, Dior, and Elie Saab, underscoring how many luxury houses signed on for the fundraiser.
Nostalgia gets its own line item, too. A cerulean J.Crew cable-knit sweater worn by Hathaway's character in the 2006 film carries an estimated sale price of just $100 to $200, according to A&E Magazine — a modest price tag for a sweater tied to one of the franchise's most quoted movie moments.
A Wider Cast of Contributors
Christie's confirms the auction catalog extends beyond items worn by Streep, Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Lady Gaga. Screen-worn wardrobe from cast members Stanley Tucci, Simone Ashley, and Lucy Liu is also included, reflecting the sequel's mix of returning favorites and new additions to the cast.
Costume designer Molly Rogers led the wardrobe design for the sequel, a role that carries symbolic weight given her history with the franchise. Rogers is a protégé of original costume designer Patricia Field and worked alongside her on the 2006 film, according to Backstage.
The Sequel's Box-Office Muscle Behind the Sale
The auction's timing follows a blockbuster year for the franchise. 20th Century Studios released “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in theaters on May 1, 2026, reuniting director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna with original stars Streep, Hathaway, Blunt, and Tucci, according to 20th Century Studios. The film's trailer had already generated massive buzz months earlier, recording over 222 million views within 24 hours of its February 2026 release and setting a record for the studio, per Everyman Cinema.
That anticipation translated into ticket sales. The sequel grossed over $676 million worldwide during its theatrical run, pushing total franchise box-office revenue past $1 billion, according to Disney. The original 2006 film, based on Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel, grossed $326 million worldwide and earned Streep an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, per ODEON.
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