Photographed by Xavier Mallari
Angelina Hartshorne. Photographed by Xavier Mallari
In 2026, some early-aughts beauty trends take on new life with updated touches. See how guests at Vogue Philippines’ private screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2 did theirs.
Aside from its memorable fashion, the Devil Wears Prada franchise has also given us makeup looks for our eternal personal mood boards: Emily Charlton’s blue eyeshadow, Andy Sachs’ soft eyeliner, and, of course, Miranda’s icy, silver-white hair. While the first film was released in 2006, some makeup trends from the era make their way into Vogue Philippines’ private screening of the 2026 sequel. Below, see how these 2000s trends have transformed in 2026.
Ponytails
While a lot of guests let their hair loose in soft curls or waves, ponytails were also in vogue at the private screening. Filipina model and beauty queen Christi McGarry pulled her hair back into a sleek style, while actress Charlie Fleming allowed hers to be a bit looser, with strands framing the sides of her face.
Luminous skin
Just like in the 2000s, dewy, luminous skin is the popular choice among guests. Perhaps it’s a bit more on the minimal side these days, but shimmers, bronzers, and pink and peach blushes give the skin a sun-kissed glow popular during the decade. Body glitter is also back, applied to the shoulders and décolletage for extra shine.
Softly defined eyes
Away from bolder eye makeup looks, guests preferred smudged liners and neutral washes over heavy eyeliner and intense mascaras. Overall, the eye makeup complements the face rather than pulling focus.
Structured brows
As much as trends from the ‘90s and 2000s come back now and then, thin brows and “no-brow” looks are still a niche choice in 2026. Instead, brow makeup follows the natural shape, either brushed up or softly filled, framing the face rather than being a focal point.
Blurred, monochromatic cheeks and lips
For the lips, we see softly tinted rosy, berry, and warm neutral tones. The blush is also applied diffusely, reminiscent of an airbrushed look.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a 2026 American comedy-drama film, serving as a sequel to the 2006 hit, directed by David Frankel and written by Brosh McKenna. The story follows Andy (Anne Hathaway) returning to work with Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) to save the struggling Runway magazine in the modern, digital media landscape.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is currently showing in Philippine cinemas, having been released on April 29, 2026.
Runway magazine from The Devil Wears Prada franchise is not a real magazine, but is considered a fictionalized stand-in for Vogue.
Guests opted for smudged liners and neutral washes rather than bold liner and intense mascara, keeping the eyes soft so they complement the face instead of pulling focus.
A blurred, monochromatic finish is in — rosy, berry, and warm neutral tones on the lips paired with diffusely applied blush for an airbrushed effect.
