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On a recent night in New York, Anne Hathaway stepped off a late-night show wearing a piece of pop-culture fashion history. The emerald vintage coat she wore is the same eye-catching outerwear that helped define Andy Sachs’s makeover in The Devil Wears Prada two decades ago.
The coat that keeps coming back into the spotlight
Hathaway appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon wearing an unmistakable vintage green coat. Fans of the 2006 film immediately recognized the silhouette and the cheetah-print trim.
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She refreshed the original vibe with modern accessories: dark cat-eye sunglasses and brown glitter slingback pumps by Aquazzura. The look nodded to the past while feeling current.
What made the original look so memorable
The coat first rose to fame during the movie’s makeover montage, set to Madonna’s “Vogue.” That scene helped turn the garment into a lasting cultural image.
Key elements of the original styling
- Gold Giuseppe Zanotti pumps gave the outfit a luxe finish.
- Chanel sunglasses added a classic touch.
- A Kate Spade giraffe-print bag offered a playful contrast.
Those details amplified the coat’s effect and cemented it as one of the film’s standout costume moments.
Behind the scenes: how the coat was discovered
Costume staff sourced the piece from a vintage shop in Beverly Hills. The find had character — and an old scent that worried the team.
Assistant costume designer Tracy Cox later recalled concerns about cleaning the garment. They ultimately kept its vintage feel intact for the film.
Original costume designer Patricia Field said the coat’s uniqueness made it a fan favorite from the start.
Why the garment still matters to the sequel’s team
Members of the new film’s creative crew have singled out the coat as one of the montage’s most beloved pieces. Director David Frankel, writer Aline Brosh McKenna and the sequel’s costume designer highlighted it in recent interviews.
Hathaway still owns the coat, and she suggested a subtle reference to it for the sequel. That idea made its way into the new film as an Easter egg.
The Easter egg in the Milan montage
Rather than repeat the original look exactly, the sequel flips the palette. In the Milan sequence, Andy appears in a leopard-print coat with green trim — a reverse of the original styling.
- This choice nods to the original without copying it.
- It creates a visual link for long-time fans.
- The variation keeps the wardrobe fresh for new audiences.
How fans and fashion writers reacted
Reaction to Hathaway’s late-night outfit was swift online. Many praised the continuity between the two films and the actress’s decision to reuse a garment tied to a major cinematic fashion moment.
For designers and costume historians, the coat represents more than a single outfit. It stands for a scene that married character growth with high-style choices.
