Anne Hathaway’s Industrial-Chic Moment Is the Unexpected Fashion Iconography of 2025
In a moment that perfectly marries cinematic nostalgia with cutting-edge street style, Anne Hathaway was spotted this Wednesday leaving the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in a look that felt more Brooklyn warehouse than Paris runway—and yet, it was nothing short of fashion alchemy.
While much has been made of Hathaway’s return as Andy Sachs—the once-fumbling assistant-turned-high-fashion convert whose transformation in the original 2006 cult classic remains iconic—the real conversation this week wasn’t about cerulean or Chanel boots. Instead, it was Hathaway’s off-duty wardrobe that turned heads: a utilitarian white jumpsuit from gender-fluid label Wildfang, paired effortlessly with luxe slipper flats by Stubbs & Wootton and elevated accessories that whispered quiet luxury.
The stark-white zip-up design from Wildfang was utilitarian in every sense of the word—reminiscent of a painter’s coverall, yet styled with such polish it could easily sit front row at New York Fashion Week. Featuring a snap neck closure, ruler pocket, hammer loop, and multiple chest and pant pockets, the jumpsuit nodded to industrial workwear while feeling incredibly now. Think: fashion meets functionality, in a silhouette that’s as structured as it is effortlessly wearable.
But it was the footwear that made editors take notice. Hathaway’s shoes—Stubbs & Wootton’s Crest Needlepoint Slippers—delivered quiet maximalism in a subtle yet head-turning way. The \$595 pair featured a mismatched crest motif: a golden cross on one foot and a star on the other, each handcrafted from needlepoint fabric, set atop a leather-lined interior and a stacked 0.75-inch wooden heel. The unexpected touch? No two pairs are the same, making them the ultimate bespoke choice for a woman whose wardrobe speaks volumes in whispers.
And while the actress has been spotted on set in a carousel of high-end footwear—embracing the slim-soled shoe trend spotlighted in Lyst’s Q2 Index—it was this pairing of hardwearing Wildfang and heritage-rich Stubbs & Wootton that delivered fashion’s favorite formula: high meets low, masculine meets feminine, cool meets considered.
Of course, Hathaway didn’t stop there. She added subtle polish through a trio of elevated accessories: a caramel-hued Brunello Cucinelli calfskin bag, tiger-print sunglasses from niche eyewear label Villa, and a confident nonchalance only she could wear so effortlessly.
It’s a style arc that mirrors Andy Sachs’ evolution in the original film—from earnest and overlooked to fashion-forward and fully in command. Hathaway may have once bemoaned the “clackers” in heels, but her current fashion narrative is decidedly more empowered. This version of Andy isn’t just navigating the fashion world—she’s redefining it in flats.
With The Devil Wears Prada 2 already promising to be one of the most anticipated style moments in modern cinema, Hathaway’s real-world wardrobe proves that the transformation isn’t just on screen. It’s unfolding on the sidewalks of New York, one needlepoint slipper at a time.
