Inside the VMAN SEA Devil Wears Prada 2 Special Screening

A cultural reset

Many still return to The Devil Wears Prada as a comfort watch, but its lasting influence comes from how it reshaped public perceptions of fashion media. The film introduced a wider audience to the realities behind glossy pages and editorial decisions.

With The Devil Wears Prada 2 finally arriving in cinemas, VMAN Southeast Asia marked the moment with a special screening that brought together the very community the franchise helped define.

daichi enamoto

Young man in a black zipped jacket and chain necklace posing on a red carpet with neon arch lights behind him. — **Jehrricco Pasambal**

(l-r) lou eslao, sally valencia, jiwon lim, martha andre, brea umali, and lorenzo rafael

eli padilla

benjie de schepper

Held on opening day at Opus Premier Cinemas in Opus Mall, the event drew figures from fashion, beauty, entertainment, and the broader creative scene. More than a standard film screening, it functioned as a social and cultural gathering, marking fashion’s continued position as a driving force in contemporary culture.

enzo bonoan

Man in a black leather jacket and dark jeans poses on a red carpet with neon curved arches behind him at a film event. — **mj ordillano**

Man in a dark velvet blazer and black shirt stands against a black-and-white striped wall, wearing a pendant necklace. — **ronto katsura**

Man in black leather jacket and sunglasses posing on a red carpet with neon lights and a film promo board reading 'The Devil Wears Prada' — **ezra domingo**

Two stylish models pose on a red carpet with a VMAN South East Asia backdrop; woman in a black strapless dress holding a gold clutch, man in a gray long-sleeve shirt and jeans beside her. — **yamour montemayor** and **christian bootle**

Dressing the part

The VMEN and their muses arrived in looks that nodded to the visual language of Runway Magazine, the fictional publication at the center of the film. A dominant palette of red and black set a clear tone for the evening, with attendees interpreting it across tailored silhouettes, statement pieces, and understated ensembles.

Young man in a black blazer and red shirt, hands in pockets, standing against a striped backdrop. — **jow robles**

lorenzo rafael

Poster for an exclusive block screening of The Devil Wears Prada on a dark background with red scarf motif and white title text

Since the first film’s release, fashion media has become more visible and more self-aware, shaped by digital platforms and shifting audiences. The screening brought together individuals who actively contribute to that landscape, making the experience feel grounded in the present rather than purely nostalgic.

Photography Grant Babia

Special thanks Opus Mall and Opus Premier Cinemas