Anne Hathaway blew us away with her role as Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada. The movie took a sideswipe at the fashion world for its hierarchical structure and obsession with labels.
Some will say it’s a portrayal of Vogue Editor Anna Wintour (played by Merryl Streep), but for regular fashion fans it has become an iconic movie, and they love it to this day even it was released 17 years ago.
We all know that Anne Hathaway’s turning point in the film from downtrodden student journalist to fashion queen was when she stepped into those Chanel boots. But one thing beauty product that cemented her role in fashion at the end has never really been discussed – that particular red lipstick.
Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs
ANNE HATHAWAY AS ANDY SACHS PIC: INSTAGRAM
Anne Hathaway became a household name overnight when the Devil was released, and from the start to the end of the film she undergoes a massive fashion and beauty transformation.
Cliched as it was (and more so now with Emily In Paris) was Andy’s notion that to be in Paris where she goes for Fashion Week you must dress like a Parisian in a beret with porcelain skin and a bold red lip. For this classic lip above, the MUAs in the movie didn’t choose some random lip colour, and they didn’t make it either, they simply went for a classic red that you can still get today because it’s a classic.
Andy’s Classic Red Lipstick
ANNE HATHAWAY DURING FILMING PIC: GETTY AND MAC RUSSIAN RED LIPSTICK, €26
Anne Hathaway as Andy at Paris Fashion Week is where we see her finally escape the Runway world for a job at another publication, but few of us will forget that red lipstick, and it turns out it was from MAC and is still available today.
Russian Red is its name and it’s considered an icon of the brand because everyone from Madonna to Margot Robbie (in Birds Of Prey) and Angelina Jolie in Maleficent. A universal cool-toned red, it suits all skin tones and it’s pretty perfect for the festive season and Christmas parties. Wear it black, gold or something sparkly and do mention its famous connections if someone asks about it, just don’t pretend to be French.
