Full Breakdown
Miranda Priestly’s Wardrobe Goes to Charity: Christie’s Auction of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” Costumes
8/7/2026, 9:34:56 AM
Core Event – Charity Auction of Film Wardrobe
- From September 1 through September 15, Christie’s New York will host an online auction of clothing, jewelry and accessories worn in *The Devil Wears Prada 2*. Proceeds will benefit the Committee to Protect Journalists and the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
- A free public exhibition of selected pieces will run September 8 – 13 at Christie’s New York, 20 Rockefeller Plaza.
- An invitation-only live charity auction will take place during New York Fashion Week on September 10.
Background & Context
*The Devil Wears Prada 2* (2026) reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci twenty years after the original film. The sequel follows Runway magazine’s struggle amid a declining print-journalism landscape, linking fashion with press-freedom concerns. The new auction mirrors the 2006 film’s charity sale, pairing the sequel’s fashion focus with CPJ’s mission and the CFDA’s support for emerging designers.
Data & Statistics
- Dries Van Noten tassel jacket (Miranda Priestly) – $4,000 – $6,000.
- Gabriela Hearst “Niki” dress (Andy Sachs, stained) – $3,000 – $4,000.
- Dolce & Gabbana three-piece suit with cheetah-neck scarf (Tucci) – $2,000 – $3,000.
- Bad Binch TongTong feather dress by Terrence Zhou (featured in the “RUNWAY” video) – $3,000 – $4,000.
- Elsa Peretti bone cuff (diamond and platinum, worn by Blunt) – retail $107,000.
- Valentino Garavani Rockstud pumps (prototype, signed by Streep) – $500 – $1,000.
- Additional bespoke experiences and luxury items will be offered; values undisclosed.
Official Statements & Responses
- Meryl Streep, who helped organize the auction, said the event celebrates “truth and beauty” while raising funds for journalism and fashion.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Please join us as we celebrate truth and beauty, beauty and truth!” — Meryl Streep
- “The tassel jacket needed the right scene, it couldn’t just show up,” — Molly Rogers
- “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.” — Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of CPJ
Why It Matters
The auction links the film’s fashion focus with the precarious state of journalism by directing proceeds to organizations that protect press freedom and nurture design talent, showing how a Hollywood franchise can mobilize the luxury market for philanthropic impact.
What’s Next
The online auction closes on September 15. Christie’s will then announce final totals and allocate proceeds to CPJ and the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.
