Fashion-Related Shows To Watch If You Loved The Devil Wears Prada 2
Movies and TV series to check off your list if you still can’t get over The Devil Wears Prada sequel
After months of anticipation, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has finally arrived – and now that it’s over, the post-movie slump is real. Loved for its sharp comedy-drama tone, cutting one-liners delivered by the charming characters at the fictional Runway magazine, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the fashion world, and not to mention the terrific wardrobe, it’s a movie that can be hard to forget. If you’re already missing that same energy and have already rewatched the first movie countless times yet still craving something with a similar vibe, here are some movie and series recommendations to keep that feeling going.
1. Dior and I (2014)
An intimate look at Raf Simons’ debut as artistic director at Dior, this documentary captures the intense eight-week journey of creating a couture collection. From personal conversations, navigating challenges, and working with collaborators, it depicts the amount of labour and people behind one couture collection.
Watch it on: Apple TV
2. The Super Models (2023)
This four-part Apple TV+ docuseries follows the journey of the supermodels that once defined the golden age of fashion in the 90s. Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington revisits their early days and the highs of their fame, achieving superstar status.
Watch it on: Apple TV
3. Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009)
A romantic comedy movie that depicts Rebecca Bloomwood, a recent college graduate who lands a job as a journalist at a financial magazine. The fashion twist? She struggles with a serious shopping addiction that has left her in debt. Clever, funny, and relatable, this film makes an entertaining watch especially for those who can relate to her struggles.
Watch it on: Disney+
4. House of Gucci (2021)
In this thrilling movie, Lady Gaga plays as Patrizia Reggiani, who marries into the Gucci family. What begins as a love story slowly unravels into a tale of ambition, betrayal, and ultimately, murder – revealing the darker side of legacy and power.
Watch it on: Apple TV
5. Love Story (2026)
Ryan Murphy’s hit series depicts the story of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in the late 90s. Beyond their undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship and marriage, it offers a peek into their world, including Carolyn’s public relations career at Calvin Klein and the couple’s effortless styles.
Watch it on: Disney+
6. Emily in Paris (2020)
The Chicago-native marketing executive Emily Cooper finds herself in Paris to work for a French marketing firm, Savoir. In this series, she navigates through her new life filled with ambitions, a new culture, friendships, and a whirlwind of romances.
Watch it on: Netflix
7. The September Issue (2009)
This documentary by R J Cutler tells all it takes to create a September issue for the very magazine that sets the premise for The Devil Wears Prada. It follows the making of Vogue’s September 2007 from the vision board to print.
Watch it on: Apple TV
8. The New Look (2024)
Set in the 1940s, this series explores the rise of some of fashion’s greats, zeroing in on Christian Dior. The highly competitive era of fashion found him and Coco Chanel as rivals, however, with each of their loved ones imprisoned by the Nazis, The New Look portrays their story fighting for their family and keeping their name alive in the post-war era of fashion.
Watch it on: Apple TV
9. The First Monday in May (2016)
Get a look inside the leading up to 2015’s Met Gala: China Through the Looking Glass. The First Monday in May reveals what truly goes on behind fashion’s biggest and highly elusive event.
Watch it on: Apple TV
10. Sex and The City (1998)
This series blends the story of friendship, love, and the complexities of navigating life as women in their 30s living in New York City. Based on Candace Bushnell’s column and 1996 book, it centres on Carrie Bradshaw, a freelance writer who documents her life and relationships. The characters are layered, sometimes loveable, other times frustrating; and the fashion is impeccable, thanks to costume designer Patricia Field, who is also behind the most iconic costumes in The Devil Wears Prada.
Watch it on: Netflix
11. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
Starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, this romantic comedy revolves around two opposing bets that unknowingly intertwine and puts their career in journalism at stake. What begins as a game unfolds into a complicated love story filled with humour, charm, and one particular yellow dress that the internet can’t seem to forget about.
Watch it on: Disney+
12. Ocean’s 8 (2018)
This spin-off of the Ocean’s franchise follows an all-women crew planning an elaborate heist, with The Met Gala as their playground. Combining fashion with high-stakes execution, it’s all parts thrilling, charming, and witty.
Watch it on: Apple TV and Catchplay+