Several films throughout history have tried — and failed — to convince us that Anne Hathaway (or at least, the characters she has portrayed) lacked sartorial prowess. In the Princess Diaries, it took a grand Cinderella-style transformation for Mia Thermopoulis to realise the extent of her princess-worthy qualities. And in the original Devil Wears Prada, before arguably the most iconic fashion montage ever put to screen, Andy Sachs is rarely seen in anything other than ill-fitting knitwear and dowdy loafers.
But in real life, Hathaway’s red carpet history tells an entirely different story — one of a woman who has had great style in her bones, right from the very start. It’s never been more apparent than right now, with the long-awaited Devil Wears Prada sequel and A24’s Mother Mary just behind us, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey on the very near horizon. That’s not one, not two, but three promotional tours – and countless designer looks – to keep us fed.
Of course, behind every Princess stands a fairy godmother, and for Hathaway, it’s her current stylist Erin Walsh. Having previously worked with Law Roach, it became evident that his avant-garde approach didn’t quite align with Hathaway’s essence. But since since joining forces with Walsh in 2022, the duo have consistently delivered sartorial perfection with each and every appearance.
Now more than ever, Hathaway is a force to be reckoned with on the red carpet and beyond. She’s even embodied arguably her most fashionable on-screen counterpart, The Devil Wears Prada‘s Andy Sachs. Perched next to Anna Wintour (aka the real-life Miranda Priestly) at the Michael Kors Spring/Summer ’23 show, the actress donned bangs and brown leather, in a look (seemingly) plucked straight from the movie. And for that, Erin Walsh, we salute you.
Below, we’re rounding up some of Anne Hathaway’s best looks, both on and off the screen.
An ethereal custom Dior look for the worldwide premiere of The Odyssey.
Glowing in custom Louis Vuitton at the Paris premiere of The Odyssey.
A Blumarine moment for a The Odyssey photocall in London.
Apparently, this ASHLYN dress is actually on back-to-front. We think she still looks great though.
Looking like sunshine personified in Lela Rose.
Petition to rebrand the LBD to the LRD, in honour of this look.
En route to the 2026 Oscars in Valentino and Bulgari.
Looking ethereal in Lever Couture at the Mother Mary premiere in NYC.
Wearing a Valentino gown and Bulgari jewels for a Devil Wears Prada 2 event in Tokyo.
On the streets of New York in a mix of designers: Bulgari, Sacai, Versace, and Khaite, to name a few.
This Vaquera ensemble lives rent-free on our moodboards.
At the Ralph Lauren show — wearing Ralph Lauren, of course.
The Idea Of You premiere in New York City, wearing Bulgari and Versace.
The Idea Of You press, wearing Ralph Lauren, Jimmy Choo and Bulgari.
With Nicholas Galitzine at SXSW for The Idea of You. Wearing Patou and and Bulgari.
Wearing Versace, In Conversation with Donatella Versace.
At the Moncer Grenoble show.
The Fashion Awards, wearing Maison Valentino.
The Met Gala 2023, wearing Versace.
She Came to Me premiere, wearing Maison Valentino.
Wearing Versace at Sundance Film Festival, 2023.
Bulgari Show in 2023, wearing Versace and Bulgari.
Dressed in a striking resemblance to her character in Devil Wears Prada, Andy Sachs, at the Michael Kors show.
A still from Princess Diaries where she played Princess Mia Thermopoulis of Genovia.
Wearing Giorgio Armani at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
As Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada.
Wearing Valentino at the 2011 Oscars.
With a blowout of all blowouts on the red carpet.
At the 2004 Teen Choice Awards.
In the ill-fitting Prada dress at the 2013 Oscars, which sent the internet spiralling.
In a deep pink, quintessentially 00s dress.
