May 03, 2026

Shreya Pandey

9 Movies Like The Devil Wears Prada Where Fashion is The Main Character


The release of The Devil Wears Prada 2 reignited a conversation about fashion in movies. While most motion pictures shell out big bucks on the costume department, only some become memorable. 

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The Devil Wears Prada

Before the sequel, the Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway starrer 2006 release sparked a buzz for its fashion-driven plot line. The iconic ‘cerulean blue’ speech is a testament. 

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Sex and the City

Carrie Bradshaw's wardrobe is a dream for all fashion enthusiasts. The duology gave cinephiles several moving moments of fashion. 

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Legally Blonde

Reese Witherspoon's Legally Blonde remains one of the most classic rom-coms ever. The climax is a peak fashion moment that even some of the most dramatic fashion shows only dream to achieve. 

 

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Clueless

A discussion on fashion in movies cannot be complete without the mention of Clueless. The film single-handedly refreshed many wardrobes at the time of release. 

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Confessions of a Shopaholic

Rebecca Bloomwood and Luke Brandon's story might be set in the background of journalism, but it was definitely the sarotiral choices of the characters that got fans talking.

 

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The Intern

Another workplace movie, the Anne Hathaway starrer, is the perfect example of movies where fashion accidentally becomes a pivotal character. 

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Fashion

Closer home, the Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut starrer gave a closer look into the inner workings of the glamorous industry. It also served some of the most memorable outfits. 

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Aisha

Sonam Kapoor is known for her penchant for fashion, and her movies reflect the same. A loose remake of Clueless, the movie featured several fashion-forward looks. 

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Piku

The Amitabh Bachchan-Deepika Padukone starrer is unarguably one of the most wholesome movies in modern times. Apart from the plot and flawless performance, the film's costumes also became iconic. 

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