Christie’s New York to offer costumes and more from ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ in online auction

Clothing and accessories featured in the hit 20th Century Studios film to be offered from September 1-15 to benefit the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)

A public exhibition of the items in the sale will be held at Christie’s New York from September 8-13

New York, NY, August 5, 2026—Christie’s global auction house will host a groundbreaking online auction featuring apparel and accessories from the hit 20th Century Studios film, “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The online auction will take place at Christies.comfrom September 1 to September 15, with sales benefitting the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). A free, public exhibition of the items being offered will take place at Christie’s New York at 20 Rockefeller Plaza from September 8 to September 13, alongside the exhibition for Handbags Online: The September Edit.

The online auction — conceived of and supported by “The Devil Wears Prada 2”star Meryl Streep, who led efforts around a charity auction of costumes after the first film — will include many fashion pieces connected to the film, some worn by “The Devil Wears Prada 2”stars Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Simone Ashley, and Lady Gaga on screen.

In addition to the online sale, Christie’s, in collaboration with CFDA and CPJ, is hosting a cocktail party and live charity auction by invitation only at Christie’s New York during New York Fashion Week on September 10, at which fashion pieces and film-inspired luxury “experiences” will be auctioned to benefit CPJ and the CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund via the CFDA Foundation Inc. Rachel Koffsky Parker, Christie’s International Head of Handbags, will participate as charity auctioneer.

Highlights in the auctions include:

• The Gabriela Hearst Niki dress that Hathaway’s character Andy Sachs wears to the Hamptons and accidentally stains in the film (the dress will be offered with the stain)
• The Dries Van Noten tassel jacket worn by Streep’s character Miranda Priestly in the film during a staff meeting at Runway
• The Dolce & Gabbana pieces worn at the designers’ Spring/Summer 2026 fashion show in Milan by Streep, Tucci, and Ashley
• The Bad Binch TongTong by Terrence Zhou feather dress Lady Gaga wore in the music video for Runway with artist Doechii
• The Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff worn by Blunt as Emily in the film (this item retails for $107,000)
• A prototype of a pair of red Valentino Garavani Rockstud pumps worn by Streep as Miranda Priestly in the film’s trailer. They will be signed by Streep
• A Vhernier necklace and ring worn by Streep as Miranda Priestly in the film
• A black and white Schiaparelli jacket worn by Streep’s character Miranda Priestly in the film
• A Dior suit worn by Blunt’s character Emily in the film during a lunch with Donatella Versace

More objects may be added before the sale. For more information on the online auction, visit Christies.com/devilwearsprada2.

Meryl Streep said: “Please join us as we celebrate truth and beauty, beauty and truth! ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ spectacular global auction of shoes, bags, gowns, and glamorous experiences, live via Christie’s, to benefit the Committee to Protect Journalists and the Council of Fashion Designers of America! Get your gorgeous on in time for fall and bid up big!”

Julien Pradels, President, Americas, Christie’s, said: “It is Christie’s pleasure and privilege to help translate the energy and excitement around this iconic film into support for important, strong causes. These kinds of partnerships, relying on the generosity and support of so many, are truly, as Miranda Priestly would say, groundbreaking. We hope people will visit Christie’s in New York to see these unique and exceptional objects and then register to bid to try to take them home.”

Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of CPJ, said: “The need to defend press freedom has never been more urgent. CPJ is honored to join forces with partners in the creative industry to spotlight the indispensable role journalists play in holding power to account and keeping the public informed. We are thankful for this partnership and special auction, which will have a critical, life-saving impact for many journalists globally.”

Steven Kolb, CEO and President of the CFDA, said: “The charitable auction of looks and experiences tied to ’The Devil Wears Prada 2’ allows bidders to share the excitement and energy of this terrific depiction of the fashion industry all while contributing to important causes that play a starring role in the film’s narrative — fashion and journalism. The CFDA is grateful to Disney and the film’s producers for their support of this auction which recognizes CFDA’s important efforts to strengthen creativity and next-generation talent with mentorship, resources, and business grants via the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.”

Wendy Finerman, ACADEMY AWARD®-winning producer, said: “’The Devil Wears Prada 2’ reminded a generation that journalism is a serious craft and fashion is true art. This auction celebrates both through a carefully curated collection of items and experiences from special moments across the film that we know devoted fans will treasure. Each of these pieces and wish fulfillment events will bring immeasurable joy to whoever places the winning bid and simultaneously give back to important causes in our society.”

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About the Committee to Protect Journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists is an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. We defend the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal.

About the Council of Fashion Designers of America

The Council of Fashion Designers of America Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1962 with a membership of more than 325 of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry, and accessory designers.

Pillars include Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as well as Sustainability in Fashion. The organization provides its members with timely and relevant thought-leadership and business development support. Emerging designers and students are supported through numerous grant and scholarship opportunities. In addition to hosting the annual CFDA Fashion Awards, the organization owns the Fashion Calendar and is the organizer of the Official New York Fashion Week Schedule.

The CFDA Foundation, Inc. is a separate not-for-profit organized to mobilize the membership to raise funds for charitable causes an engage in civic initiatives.

About Christie’s

Founded in 1766, Christie’s is a world-leading art and luxury business with a physical presence in 46 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific, and flagship international sales hubs in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris and Geneva. Renowned and trusted for our expert live and online-only auctions, as well as bespoke Private Sales, Christie’s unparalleled network of specialists offers our clients a full portfolio of global services, including art appraisal, art financing, international real estate and education. Christie’s auctions span more than 80 art and luxury categories, at price points ranging from $500 to over $100 million. Christie’s has sold 6 of the 10 most important single-owner collections in history, achieved the world record price for an artwork at auction, launched the first fully on-chain auction platform dedicated to exceptional NFT art and manages an investment fund to support innovative startups in the art market. Christie’s is also committed to advancing responsible culture throughout its business and communities worldwide. To learn more, browse, bid, discover, and join us for the best of art and luxury at christies.com or by downloading Christie’s apps. * Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price – see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the sale catalogue. * Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium.

About “The Devil Wears Prada 2”

Twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel—Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway magazine in the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon that defined a generation. The film reunites the original main cast with director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna, and introduces an all-new runway of characters including Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, and B.J. Novak. Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman also reprise their roles as “Lily” and “Irv” from the first film. “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is produced by Wendy Finerman and executive produced by Michael Bederman, Karen Rosenfelt and Aline Brosh McKenna.