Not Just Anna Wintour
That the book "The Devil Wears Prada" written by Lauren Weisberger is based on her experiences as an assistant to Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, can't be disputed.
But what about the movie? Producer Wendy Finerman said in an interview that the movie Miranda Priestly is based on a combination of editors. And some people have rolled their eyes. But what if it's true? Last night, watching Project Runway Season 9, Episode 4: "All About Nina," I had a revelation.
I think the movie Miranda Priestly is also based on Joanna Coles, Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire, and Nina Garcia, Fashion Director of Marie Claire. Joanne's exaggereated statements ("If you wore the dress by Cecila, I would have you committed.") and how Nina interrupts people's statements and says "No." (see Nina in the workroom.)
Joanne and Nina also have the Miranda-Nigel dynamic. Nina has lots of her own opinions but when next to her boss she defers. You can see this dynamic more clearly in Project Runway Season 7, Episode 5: "Run for Cover" where the designers were asked to design an outfit for the cover of Marie Claire.
Anyone else watch Project Runway? What do you think of my theory?
But what about the movie? Producer Wendy Finerman said in an interview that the movie Miranda Priestly is based on a combination of editors. And some people have rolled their eyes. But what if it's true? Last night, watching Project Runway Season 9, Episode 4: "All About Nina," I had a revelation.
I think the movie Miranda Priestly is also based on Joanna Coles, Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire, and Nina Garcia, Fashion Director of Marie Claire. Joanne's exaggereated statements ("If you wore the dress by Cecila, I would have you committed.") and how Nina interrupts people's statements and says "No." (see Nina in the workroom.)
Joanne and Nina also have the Miranda-Nigel dynamic. Nina has lots of her own opinions but when next to her boss she defers. You can see this dynamic more clearly in Project Runway Season 7, Episode 5: "Run for Cover" where the designers were asked to design an outfit for the cover of Marie Claire.
Anyone else watch Project Runway? What do you think of my theory?