Did You Know? Lucy Liu Wore a Filipino Designer in "The Devil Wears Prada 2"
Sasha Barnes was in Monique Lhuillier for her Runway cover shoot!
by Em Enriquez
Published on May 5, 2026
Fair warning: Major spoilers ahead!
In The Devil Wears Prada 2, Lucy Liu makes a guest appearance as the elusive Sasha Barnes. Playing an actress who has escaped from the limelight after her dysfunctional marriage to a tech billionaire, Lucy's character serves a crucial role in keeping Runway magazine afloat.
After she agrees to an exclusive interview with Miranda Priestly's team, she poses for her first editorial shoot in years. On the cover, she dons a glistening ensemble plucked from the real-life selections of Filipino designer Monique Lhuillier.
Lucy Liu Wears Monique Lhuillier in "The Devil Wears Prada 2"
After she gives Runway a major scoop, she's dressed by Nigel Kipling. Sasha dons a gold lamé look accented with statement jewelry and rosy makeup. As the creative director expresses, "This is what Runway does best!"
The Exact Monique Lhuillier Dress Lucy Liu Wore
As it turns out, Sasha's Runway feature also paved the way for Filipino representation in The Devil Wears Prada cinematic universe. The Monique Lhuillier ensemble is crafted from gold lamé jacquard, purposely textured for a "crumpled" three-dimensional effect.
Priced at nearly P400,000, the frock is sure to turn heads. In both fictional and real-life realms, it's totally worthy of a cover.
Em is queer and probably daydreaming somewhere. They're Preview's associate entertainment editor who's often spotted in cowboy boots and lemon-tinted sunnies.
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