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Jewelry Plays Standout Role at ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Premiere

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits theaters May 1, and stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt have been living like their characters—at least as far as their jewelry—throughout the international press tour for the movie.

At the film’s world premiere last night in New York, Anne Hathaway embellished her custom red Louis Vuitton strapless dress with Bulgari rubellite and diamond earrings and a Serpenti diamond bracelet with mother-of-pearl (pictured).

Other brands, including Fope, Jacob & Co., Cindy Chao/The Art Jewel, Fred Leighton, and kWIT, have been on display during the actresses’ press stops, from New York to Mexico City to Shanghai. And the trailer hints at more fabulous designer jewels in the movie itself.

Even Blunt’s husband, actor John Krasinski, got into the jewelry spotlight. He wore a Bulgari 18k gold brooch with diamonds and round rubies to the premiere Monday at Lincoln Center, along with an Octo Roma watch with a stainless steel case and brown alligator bracelet.

Streep’s jewelry and fashion have been particularly exciting for kWIT founder and designer Karla Witukiewicz to see: The three-time Oscar winner has worn kWIT’s pink tourmaline Mood Orb ring everywhere, from an appearance last week on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert—that cerulean blue sweater from the original movie!—to Good Morning America on Monday. Plus, she wears the ring as Miranda Priestly in the movie.

Mood Orb ring pink
kWIT Mood Orb ring ($7,995) with pink tourmaline, as worn in The Devil Wears Prada 2 by Meryl Streep

Witukiewicz says the Mood Orb ring is a “power neutral”—a bold, colorful statement piece that feels easy to wear. She used pink tourmaline because it symbolizes joy, confidence, and feminine power, and that mirrors who Streep is in real life and on screen, the designer says.

“We intentionally made the enamel partially transparent so the gold shines through from underneath. It’s meant to reflect that inner light coming forward,” Witukiewicz tells JCK. “To me, it also speaks to inner beauty, the idea that what’s inside you can be brought to the surface through the way you present yourself, whether that’s through the clothes you wear, the jewelry you choose, or the confidence you lead with.

“I think films like The Devil Wears Prada 2 remind people that fashion is really about expressing who you are and how you want to feel, adds Witukiewicz. “It empowers women to reflect what’s on the inside in how they show up in the world, and to wear that with confidence. Your attire and especially your jewelry wardrobe is really a canvas for individuality.”

Here are some of JCK’s other favorite looks from the DWP2 press tour and premiere.

Anne Hathaway DWP2
Anne Hathaway wore Bulgari high jewelry, including Divas’ Dream earrings and a Serpenti bracelet, with her custom Louis Vuitton red silk bustier gown at the world premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2. (Photo: Bulgari/Getty Images)
CINDY CHAO Maple Leaf
Streep sported a maple leaf brooch, with fancy yellow diamond, from Cindy Chao/The Art Jewel’s White Label collection at the film’s Shanghai premiere on April 10.
Jacob and Co earrings
As Miranda Priestly, Streep wears Jacob & Co. 18k white gold Infinia earrings with baguette-cut rubies and round-cut diamonds. 
Fope gold hoops dwp2
These 18k yellow gold hoops from Fope’s Essentials collection were on Streep’s ears during a March 31 appearance in New York City.

 

Fred Leighton hoop earrings
On April 6 in Tokyo, Streep opted for Fred Leighton 18k yellow gold and black enamel diamond hoop earrings.
Renato Cipullo DWP2
When The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens May 1, fans should see Streep in these Renato Cipullo amethyst, yellow sapphire, and diamond Goccio earrings in 18k yellow gold ($10,950) on screen
Briony Raymond DWP2
Briony Raymond’s Slim Sloan diamond ring in 18k yellow gold ($12,650) is also worn by Streep in the movie
Jemma Wynne DWP2
As seen in the trailer, The Devil Wears Prada 2 features this Jemma Wynne Forme emerald-cut diamond toggle pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold ($23,730)
Marlo Laz DWP2
Hathaway wears Marlo Laz hoops in 14k yellow gold with old-mine diamonds ($22,000) in the Devil Wears Prada sequel.

Top: Bulgari high jewelry in 18k pink gold—Divas’ Dream earrings with two cabochon rubellites, two round diamonds, 42 buff-top rubies, and pavé-set diamonds; Serpenti bracelet with mother-of-pearl, two pear diamonds, and pavé diamonds 

Karen Dybis

By: Karen Dybis

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