When one of the most anticipated films of the decade chose Milan as one of its key filming locations, Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa welcomed the cast and crew of The Devil Wears Prada 2, becoming part of the movie as the setting for selected scenes filmed in Italy.
Unfolding during Milan Fashion Week, the film's new chapter celebrates a city synonymous with fashion, luxury, and design. For several weeks, Palazzo Parigi became the cast and production team's home in Milan, with scenes filmed throughout the hotel's Lobby, Caffè Parigi, and exterior spaces.
FAQ
Behind The Scenes
Where was The Devil Wears Prada 2 filmed in Milan?
Milan plays a leading role in the film.
Among the city's most recognizable filming locations are Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza Duomo, Pinacoteca di Brera, the Quadrilatero della Moda (Fashion District), Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone, Palazzo Clerici, and Villa Arconati. Additional scenes were filmed on Lake Como, including Villa Balbiano.
Together, these iconic locations showcase Milan's unique connection to the international fashion industry, providing an authentic and instantly recognizable backdrop for the narrative.
Why was Milan chosen as a filming location of The Devil Wears Prada 2?
As one of the world's leading capitals of fashion, luxury, and design, Milan provides the perfect setting for The Devil Wears Prada 2. The city serves as the backdrop for the characters' evolving relationships within the world of luxury fashion houses, exclusive events, and Milan Fashion Week, one of the industry's most influential international fashion events.
Which scenes of The Devil Wears Prada 2 were filmed at Palazzo Parigi?
Palazzo Parigi appears in a number of scenes set in Milan. Among the scenes filmed on location throughout the hotel's interiors and exterior are:
- Andy and Nigel return from a Milan Fashion Week event and stop outside Palazzo Parigi, watching through the Tiffany & Co. storefront as Benji chooses a necklace for Emily.
- Andy steps out of the elevator before leaving for Lake Como and meets Nigel in the Lobby, where they discuss the day's plans.
- Emily waits in a car outside the main entrance of Palazzo Parigi for Andy before the two leave together for Lake Como.
- While having breakfast at Caffè Parigi, Nigel spots Andy walking by, gets up to join her, and the two make their way through the Lobby, where they meet Miranda and Amari.
Which areas of Palazzo Parigi were used for filming The Devil Wears Prada 2?
Production took place in some of the hotel's most iconic spaces, including the Lobby with its majestic marble staircase, the elegant Caffè Parigi, and the hotel's exterior.
The bedroom and suite scenes were not filmed at Palazzo Parigi. Instead, they were recreated at the historic Woolworth Mansion on Long Island and feature interiors and décor that are entirely different from the hotel's rooms and suites.
Is Palazzo Parigi really located across from the Tiffany & Co. boutique in Milan?
No. In The Devil Wears Prada 2, Palazzo Parigi and the Tiffany & Co. boutique are shown as if they are located directly across from one another. However, this is a narrative construction created for the purposes of the film’s screenplay and production.
In fact, the Tiffany & Co. boutique on Via Montenapoleone sits in the heart of Milan’s Quadrilatero della Moda (Fashion District), just a short 950-meter walk from Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa. Both locations are therefore in central Milan, but they are not directly opposite each other.
Are the hotel rooms shown in The Devil Wears Prada 2 the real rooms at Palazzo Parigi?
No. The bedroom and suite scenes were recreated at the Woolworth Mansion on Long Island and do not reflect the design or interiors of Palazzo Parigi's accommodations. The hotel's own suites, however, served as the real residence for the cast throughout the Milan filming schedule.
Did Palazzo Parigi staff take part in the filming?
Yes. Several members of the Palazzo Parigi team participated during the day of filming at the hotel, contributing to scenes shot throughout the property.
Can guests stay in the same suites used by the cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2?
Yes. Guests can reserve the same categories of suites that welcomed the cast during the Milan production, experiencing the very spaces where some of today's biggest international film stars stayed while filming The Devil Wears Prada 2.