‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ shows how Christian imagery circulates in unusual ways through the fashion industry

Christianity has inspired the design of many garments – with angels, the Virgin Mary and other sacred figures appearing on many designer outfits.

By: Lynn S. Neal, Wake Forest University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 1,473

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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By Lynn S. Neal, Wake Forest University

At the world premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” actress Meryl Streep leaned into her character’s devilish persona. She wore the character’s signature sunglasses along with long black gloves and a flowing red leather cape from Givenchy’s Winter 2026 collection.

Streep’s outfit, though, is a small moment in a much larger story – one in which Christianity and fashion have been intertwined for centuries, sometimes …

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