When film stylist Patricia Field famously scrambled in a matter of weeks to pull together $1 million worth of high-end fashion for the “Devil Wears Prada” in 2006, the looks were jaw-dropping, with astonishing price tags for the time.
“These clothes cost so much money,” Meryl Streep, who played Miranda Priestly in the film, told The Post in an interview at the time. “One of the handbags was $12,000. It’s almost inconceivable to me. So then a $4,000 bag seems like a bargain.”
But two decades later, the “Devil Wears Prada 2” is premiering at a time when inflation has ramped up to its highest level since May 2024, causing some of those same iconic looks to ring in at even higher, mind-boggling prices.
From Priestly’s impeccably chic array of coats to Andy Sachs’ Chanel makeover, beyond the sartorial elegance, the cost of airfare, hotels, and even produce has surged, making the film’s already elite portrayal even more unattainable.
Andy Sachs’ Chanel jacket
Sachs’ (played by Anne Hathaway) 2005 Chanel Camélia double-breasted blazer is one of the most recognizable fashion pieces in the film. In 2005, the New York Times reported that the cost of a classic tweed Chanel blazer was around $4,100 directly from the boutique. Today, this blazer can fetch $14,182.82 on the resale market.
Miranda Priestly’s Prada tote
In 2006, you could still get a designer leather handbag for an attainable price. The Cut estimated that Priestly’s iconic Prada Spazzelato handbag would have retailed for $1,445 20 years ago, whereas today, that same bag sold on the resale market for close to $11,000.
Miranda Priestly’s townhouse
Priestly’s chic Upper East Side townhouse, featured in the original film, was purchased for $8.8 million in 2003, just a few years before the film’s release, according to property records. It sold for $26.5 million in 2023, as reported by Elle Decor.
An overnight stay at the Ritz Paris
Everyone remembers the iconic moment when Priestly and Sachs attend Paris fashion week and stay at a ritzy hotel. It’s unknown where they lodged, but it can be safely assumed it was somewhere along the lines of the Ritz Paris, arguably one of the most sought-after hotels in the City of Light, which recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation that significantly increased its room rates.
In 2006, the Independent reported that the going rate for a double room started at €680 ($795) per night, which was expensive at the time. However, if you’re looking to splurge on a night at the famous hotel, start saving those pennies because a standard superior room can set you back €2,200 ($2,572) per night, according to the Ritz Paris website.
Andy Sachs’ Chanel souvenir necklace
This iconic necklace was already rare in 2006, so prices from that time are hard to verify, but one recently sold at Sotheby’s for $9,400.
Andy Sachs’ leather Chanel thigh-high boots
Sachs’ Chanel makeover in the movie is a high point for any fashion lover, and the thigh-high leather Chanel boots have maintained a cult following since the assistant turned heads walking into the Runway office in them. In 2006, the Cut estimated the boots would have retailed for $1,500, but in 2026, they sold for $4,128.36 on 1stDibs.
In the original film, Emily Blunt’s character, Emily Charlton, gets hit by a car while carrying dozens of orange Hermès shopping bags. Depending on size, Hermès scarves range from $260 for a small Twilly to $660 for the standard size. On Reddit, thrifters estimate prices have increased due to inflation over the last few years, so in 2006, a silk scarf could have cost in the low hundreds.
The former Vogue editor-in-chief, who many believe was the inspiration for Priestley’s character, is known for her classic style, often pairing printed dresses with a coordinated statement coat and dark Chanel sunglasses.
Today, a similar pair of sunnies could retail at $605 from Chanel. While it’s unknown how much her pair cost 20 years ago, the New York Times reported that an oversized pair of Chanel shades cost $325 in 2005.
Flight from Miami to NYC
Due to inclement weather, audiences watched Priestly get stuck in Miami during a major storm, while she demanded Hathaway’s character find a way for her to get back to NYC. In 2006, the average cost of a first-class ticket for that route was between $300 and over $600. In 2026, a first-class Delta flight from Miami to the Big Apple costs $1,259 before tax.
Post-work drinks
After clocking out, any fashion girl can typically be found at an industry event or a happy hour for some post-work drinks. In 2006, the New York Times reported the average price of a martini was $12, but today people will pay up to $60 for an over-the-top martini experience at NYC hot spot, the Polo Bar.
Strawberries from Dean & DeLuca
The now-defunct, bougie eatery is mentioned when Adrien Grenier’s (rather, annoying) character, Nate, complains about them charging “$5 a strawberry.” While this is hyperbole, the store’s upscale reputation mirrors similar high-end markets today.
For example, at Butterfield Market, which took over the former Dean & DeLuca on the Upper East Side, you can get a pint of organic strawberries for $25, or if you’re feeling really flush, Japanese Benihoppe strawberries for $75.
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