Meryl and anne's monochrome looks: a masterclass in texture and silhouette

The Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour has kicked off with a bang, and the Fashion world is enthralled by the striking red monochrome ensembles worn by Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.

A fresh take on a familiar hue

While red is not a new color trend – it's been ubiquitous on runways and street style – it feels particularly fresh in the hands of these two actresses, who've been promoting their new film in a plethora of modern power sets centered around the vibrant shade.

Method dressing for press tours is nothing new – Zendaya's recent wardrobe for The Drama serves as a prime example – but both Hathaway and Streep are subtly nodding to the book cover's glossy red shoe without falling into cliché.

So what can we learn from their looks? One of the biggest takeaways is the importance of texture. Whether it's a sharply cut blazer and trousers, like Streep's Dolce & Gabbana moment in Mexico City, expertly styled with an organza bow blouse for interest, or Hathaway's leather Balenciaga look in Seoul, combining fabrications makes monochrome dressing all the more interesting.

Another crucial consideration? Eschewing traditional silhouettes in favor of sharper shapes. Streep's Prada set features an off-the-shoulder jacket, while her patterned Chanel from Matthieu Blazy's pre-fall 2026 collection boasts fringe trim – a textural trend seen heavily on spring/summer 2026 runways. Mixing and matching brands within the same color family, like a tailored cotton jacket with a silky skirt, creates a cohesive look.

Ahead, shop head-to-toe red sets to upgrade your spring closet. Welcome to the new power look.