I remember attending the New York premiere of The Devil Wears Prada with my mother. I wore my prom dress—a sage-green beaded 1920s shift from the Paris flea market—and we sat behind Anna (in Prada, of course) and her daughter, Bee. Bee and I were both in college and chatted about our summer plans.
Years later, when the team at Vogue learned about the forthcoming sequel, we all felt strongly that Disney shouldn’t be the only ones having fun. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is conveniently set to hit theaters the weekend before the Met Gala, so if we wanted a cover tied to the film, it would have to be for May. But who to ask? Should it be Meryl? Or what if we asked both “Mirandas”—Anna and Meryl?
In early October, I was sharing the backseat of Anna’s town car in Paris, gliding up Rue Capucines to a Balenciaga preview. Discussing spring covers, we landed on May, and I gingerly asked, “Would you ever consider being on the cover with Meryl?” An amused smile curled at her lips, but she didn’t look at me. “That’s very flattering, Chloe, but it’s not really my style,” she said. Well, I thought, I tried. Months later, it turned out to be Meryl who finally convinced her—and I’m so grateful. What a way to capture a moment in our culture!
When I started working at Vogue some years after that 2006 premiere, friends’ parents, suburban businessmen, and even my mom’s doormen would ask, “Is it like that?” “What’s the most Devil Wears Prada thing that’s happened?” “What’s it like working for Miranda Priestly?” It amazed me how universal the book and film had made Anna—and, by extension, Vogue. These were people outside of fashion, men especially. As it happens, Miranda is the role men most often ask Meryl about and even see themselves in.
That was just one of the unexpected tidbits from the interview with Meryl and Anna, which accompanied Annie Leibovitz’s cover shoot—a three-way conversation moderated by Greta Gerwig (Meryl’s excellent idea!). Topic A was The Devil Wears Prada 2. What made Meryl want to do the sequel? What did Anna do when she heard it was happening? (Answer: She called Meryl.) Meryl revealed she would never actually want Anna’s job (“I would dread the shoes”). Nor could Anna imagine doing Meryl’s (“There’s no way”).
I was there to keep things on track, but really, I just enjoyed listening. They talked about longevity among designers, dressing for work, and how clothes express who we are (who could forget Miranda’s cerulean sweater monologue?). That made me think about “Costume Art,” the upcoming Costume Institute exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum. Elsewhere in the issue, Ethan James Green has photographed fashion and fine art for us inside The Met’s new Condé M. Nast Galleries; Annie assembled members of the Gala host committee for portraits; five visual artists considered the range of body types in the exhibition; and we staged a pajama party at The Mark Hotel to honor the tradition of watching the sun rise after a very late night in ball gowns.
The Devil Wears Prada is Vogue’s latest Book Club pick.
Annie photographed her fellow septuagenarians—incredibly, she, Anna, and Meryl are all 76, as is Miuccia Prada!—at a studio in Red Hook under the strictest secrecy. This was important to all of us, but especially to Anna. She treated our cover like the Pentagon Papers, even shushing The Gilded Age star Louisa Jacobson—Meryl’s youngest daughter—when Louisa happily brought it up in the front row at Calvin Klein. With sittings editor Grace Coddington, Virginia Smith pulled looks from Dries Van Noten and Prada and traveled with the clothes to set, loading and unloading the trunks herself.Anna’s assistants, Emily and Caroline, were also brought into the plan and helped along the way—a fitting choice, given the subject at hand.
Amid it all, an idea struck me: Why not make our second Vogue Book Club pick The Devil Wears Prada? I’d never actually read Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel, and it is a wild ride: five-inch stilettos every day, unlimited corporate car accounts, and New York coffee that, apparently, cost just $1 a cup! We’ll be hosting an early screening of the film for our book club and friends of Vogue, and I’ve made it my mission to invite as many of Anna’s former assistants as we can find. That’s all.
Frequently Asked Questions
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General Beginner Questions
Q What is When Miranda met Anna
A Its a popular longrunning webcomic created by Miranda Moss Its a sliceoflife story that follows the evolving friendship and romantic relationship between two women Miranda and Anna with a focus on humor relatable moments and LGBTQ themes
Q Where can I read it
A You can read it for free on its official website WhenMirandaMetAnnacom Its also available on several webcomic platforms and apps
Q Is it finished or is it still updating
A It is still actively updating New pages are typically released on a regular schedule which is usually announced by the creator on the site or social media
Q Do I need to start from the very beginning
A Yes absolutely The story is chronological and characterdriven so starting from Chapter 1 is the best way to understand the characters journeys and their relationship development
Content Themes
Q Whats the tone or genre of the comic
A Its primarily a sliceoflife and romance comic but it expertly blends comedy heartfelt drama and relatable everyday situations Its known for being both funny and emotionally genuine
Q Is there any mature or NSFW content
A The comic is generally suitable for a teen and older audience It deals with adult themes like relationships and personal growth but it is not primarily focused on explicit content Any more mature moments are typically handled with taste and are part of the emotional narrative
Q Why do people love this comic so much
A Fans connect with its incredibly relatable and welldeveloped characters its realistic portrayal of a slowburn LGBTQ relationship its witty dialogue and its ability to find humor in everyday life It feels authentic
Practical Advanced Questions
Q Whats the best way to support the creator Miranda Moss
A The best direct support is through her Patreon page which often offers early access to pages bonus content and sketches You can also purchase official merchandise or share the comic with others