Did Plum Sykes Inspire Emily From ‘The Devil Wears Prada’?
The new trailer for the sequel shows Emily Blunt, clad in Dior, confronting Anne Hathaway’s Andy. That moment revived online talk about fashion-world figures who may have inspired characters in The Devil Wears Prada.
Trailer fuels comparisons
In the clip, Blunt delivers a scathing line while squinting at Hathaway. Fans have seized on the look and attitude to draw parallels with real-life magazine insiders.
Family prompts a playful probe
Plum Sykes says her children, Tess and Ernie, insisted she matched the Emily persona. They showed her search results and urged her to “own it” as if it were a compliment.
To clear her name, Sykes launched a tongue-in-cheek investigation. She described following simple detective steps she picked up watching CSI: NY.
How the amateur inquiry played out
- Secure the scene.
- Locate witnesses.
- Interview persons of interest.
- Make a symbolic arrest.
- Assemble a friendly jury.
Vogue-era connections
The early 2000s Vogue office sat at 4 Times Square, inside Condé Nast. The building became central to various fashion-world stories and rumours.
A BBC crew filmed a documentary called Boss Women about Anna Wintour during that era. Sykes remembers appearing in the documentary while wearing a chiffon Dolce skirt.
Public image and fashion circles
Sykes maintained a visible presence in fashion circles. She attended events such as an Alexander McQueen boutique opening party in 2002.
Those public moments, plus archival footage, have helped stoke the question: did Plum Sykes inspire Emily from The Devil Wears Prada?
What the evidence shows
There is no definitive proof linking any single real person to the fictional Emily. Characters in widely known novels and films often draw on several sources.
The sequel’s trailer has merely renewed interest in possible inspirations. Plum Sykes remains a fashionable figure whose past appearances feed the rumours.
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments as the film and the conversation evolve.
