Simone Ashley discussed her role and costume design in “The Devil Wears Prada 2” during an interview with ELLE Australia, where she described her character Amari and her wardrobe, which was styled to reflect a fashion industry assistant navigating a modern workplace environment.
Ashley plays Amari, the first assistant to Miranda Priestly in the sequel film “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” In the interview, she said the character is “confident,” “focused,” and “mysterious,” and described Amari as someone who communicates directly with Priestly and provides input on industry changes.
Ashley, who previously starred as Kate Bridgerton in the Netflix series “Bridgerton,” said Amari’s role involves accompanying Priestly to fashion events, shows, and industry functions, where presentation is part of the job requirements.
She said the character’s wardrobe reflects a balance between professional dress and expressive styling. Ashley cited structured and fashion-forward outfits used in the film, including an oversized blouse paired with a tailored skirt and a black layered outfit featuring a cardigan, collared shirt, tie, and pleated skirt.
The article also referenced scenes set in Milan, where Amari wears outfits including a long-sleeve denim dress with a wide belt and a fur-trimmed coat paired with eyewear.
The film includes returning and new characters working at the fictional fashion magazine Runway, led by editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly, a character from the original “The Devil Wears Prada.”
