With the release of “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” audiences are once again stepping back into the world of luxury, magazine culture and high-fashion chaos. From the punk spectacle of “Cruella” to the intimate storytelling of “Coco Before Chanel,” these five films are perfect follow-up watches if the sequel still leaves you wanting more style on screen

Cruella (2021)

Probably the closest match to The Devil Wears Prada series in both premise and energy, Cruella has often been described as a punk-rock version of the 2006 classic. Emma Stone stars as Estella, an ambitious young designer navigating 1970s London before entering a fierce rivalry with the ruthless Baroness von Hellman (Emma Thompson). Much like Andy Sachs and Miranda Priestly, the film revolves around a demanding mentor-protégé dynamic, but pushes it into far more chaotic territory through sabotage, revenge and extravagant runway spectacle.

House of Gucci (2021)

House of Gucci takes fashion glamour into darker and more chaotic territory. Inspired by the true story behind the Gucci dynasty, the film follows Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga) and Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver) through a turbulent relationship shaped by ambition, betrayal and power struggles within the luxury empire. As Maurizio rises within the company, their marriage slowly collapses into manipulation, revenge and eventually murder. Beneath the extravagant styling and vintage designer looks, the film shows how obsession and status can completely consume the fashion world.

Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009)

Also set within the world of magazines and fashion media like The Devil Wears Prada, Confessions of a Shopaholic leans fully into colourful retail fantasy. Isla Fisher stars as Rebecca Bloomwood, a shopping-obsessed journalist drowning in debt while dreaming of working for top fashion magazine Alette. Instead, she accidentally lands a role at a financial publication, where her fashion-driven writing unexpectedly becomes a success. Packed with glossy styling and chaotic comedy, the film captures fashion as aspiration, escapism and personal identity all at once.

Phantom Thread (2017)

Meanwhile, Phantom Thread offers a far more restrained and psychological take on couture. Set in 1950s London, the film follows renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis), whose meticulously controlled life begins to unravel after meeting Alma (Vicky Krieps), a young waitress who becomes his muse and lover. As their relationship grows increasingly volatile, fashion becomes tied to obsession, control and emotional power struggles. Elegant yet unsettling, the film explores the darker side of artistic perfection within the world of haute couture.

Coco Before Chanel (2009)

Wrapping up the list on a quieter note, the biopic traces the early life of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel before the creation of one of fashion’s most influential houses. Starring Audrey Tautou, the film follows Chanel’s journey from an orphanage and cabaret singer to becoming an independent couturier, shaped by relationships with wealthy aristocrats and her rejection of restrictive women’s fashion. Rather than spectacle, the film focuses on how Chanel developed her minimalist philosophy and personal independence, offering a grounded portrait of a lasting fashion legacy.

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