Anne Hathaway in Susan Fang at the 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Shanghai Premiere

Anne Hathaway is continuing her tour-de-force press circuit for The Devil Wears Prada 2, and her latest stop in Shanghai proved that her “Method Dressing 2.0” era is only getting more experimental. Stepping onto the red carpet at the Shanghai premiere, Hathaway looked like a literal dream in a custom creation by London-based designer Susan Fang .

The look, styled by the inimitable Erin Walsh , featured a pastel pink and periwinkle midi dress from Fang’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection. Known for her “Air-Flower” technique, Fang delivered a gown that felt less like fabric and more like a captured cloud, with 3D floral petals that moved with architectural grace. It was a calculated move—balancing the high-fashion expectations of the Prada franchise with a nod to local design innovation.

The beauty look was equally arresting. Orlando Pita gave Hathaway a fresh set of “French girl” bangs that framed her face with effortless cool, while Gucci Westman kept the palette soft and luminous to complement the dress’s ethereal hues.

Key Fashion Takeaways

• The Ethereal Silhouette: The use of Susan Fang’s signature “Air-Flower” weaving created a tactile, multi-dimensional effect that felt both futuristic and romantic.
• Strategic Method Dressing: By choosing a Shanghai-linked designer with a global footprint, Hathaway and Walsh are signaling a deeper, more culturally attuned approach to press tour fashion.
• The Power of the Bangs: The sudden debut of blunt fringe added a sharp, editorial edge to an otherwise soft look, preventing it from feeling overly saccharine.

“Hathaway isn’t just wearing clothes on this tour; she’s curate-ing a global fashion dialogue that bridges archive appreciation with new-wave innovation.”

Hathaway rounded out the ensemble with clear PVC Gianvito Rossi pumps—a subtle choice that allowed the complex textures of the dress to remain the focal point—and high jewelry from Bvlgari .