Miranda Priestly may have said “that’s all”, but clearly fashion wasn’t done, just pausing for effect. At Reel Cinemas in Dubai Mall, Vogue Arabia and Mercedes-Benz Middle East swapped the usual movie night for a runway-inspired evening, hosting an exclusive screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Invited by Manuel Arnaut, head of editorial content at Vogue Arabia, guests arrived at the event wearing a touch of red as requested. The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, the brand's first open-top roadster, served as the backdrop for the first photo opportunity before they moved on to the Wall of Fame. After that, everyone was guided to a private area where guests mingled and interacted with each other before the screening.
Rumana Nazim arrived carrying a bag by Dellaluna, a Venetian-made brand worn by Miranda (played by Meryl Streep) and Andy (played by Anne Hathaway). Around the room, Kaabia Grewal wore a vintage red leather coat with Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, Deema Al Asadi chose a red Magda Butrym blazer with Prada eyewear, Renata Jokhadar went all in with a custom T-shirt with the film’s name and Fozaza stepped in wearing red Chanel shoes. Talar Zambakjian paired Chanel sunglasses with a McQueen outfit, Joelle Mardinian wore McQueen, Lojain Omran added red through her eyewear and a Fendi top, while Janice Villamor and Reem Abou Samra arrived in a full Valentino look. Then came the cinema touch. Guests took their seats and were served popcorn in a customised co-branded Vogue Arabia bucket inscribed with Tom Ford’s famous quote: “Dressing well is a form of good manners.”
Released in 2006, the film made the biggest impact with its smallest lines. Miranda Priestly’s “that’s all” remains a full stop with more authority than most speeches. The cerulean sweater monologue and the “can you please spell Gabbana?” quote are still unforgettable.
Twenty years later, the film’s legacy is still sharp and stylish. The sequel returns, highlighting the familiar struggle between ambition and identity with the characters now older and wiser, but still navigating a world where taste matters and silence says everything. But one question remains: can you spell Gabbana?
Scroll below to see some of the guests that attended the event.
