Anna Wintour tackles Melania Trump’s style in a Vogue interview with Meryl Streep

In April 2026, Anna Wintour made news in a crossover interview with Meryl Streep for Vogue. The papess of fashion didn’t mince her words about Melania Trump’s style of dress. The exchange, conducted by Greta Gerwig, comes just as The Devil Wears Prada 2 is about to hit theaters.

An interview between Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep

The eagerly-awaited film sees Meryl Streep reprise her cult role as Miranda Priestly. This character remains largely inspired by the famous editor-in-chief. In the midst of promoting the film, Vogue brought the two women together for an interview.

During the exchange, Anna Wintour revealed how honored she was to be played by theAmerican actress. She also explained that she had contacted Meryl Streep as soon as she heard the first rumors about this new film. Her confidence in the actress was total.

“She hadn’t read the script yet, so she said she’d get back to me. And she did. She read the script. She called me back and said, ‘Anna, I think it’s going to be okay’.”

The question of feminine style and power

Greta Gerwig asked the two women what they should wear to flaunt their power. The fashion papess’ answer was clear. According to her, wearing a strict suit to the office is not a must.

She cited Michelle Obama as an example. No matter the brand, the former First Lady “always stays true to herself”. This comment served as the basis for a more pungent remark about Melania Trump.

• Michelle Obama cited as a model of authentic style
• New York’s new First Lady admired for her casual look
• Vintage as a modern choice
• Melania Trump described as “true to herself”.
• Strict tailoring deemed unnecessary in the office

A thinly-veiled tackle on Melania Trump

Anna Wintour praised the style of New York’s new First Lady. She praised her casual look and vintage pieces. Then she added that Melania Trump, too, “always stays true to herself”.

This formula, uttered with irony, sounds like a tackle. The editor-in-chief is clearly not fond of Donald Trump’s wife. And their tense relationship is nothing new.

As a reminder, the papess of fashion has always refused to allow Melania Trump to appear on the cover of Vogue. She argued that the president’s wife didn’t fit in with her editorial line. This decision was seen as an affront by Melania Trump.

Melania Trump’s answer in 2022

In an interview for Fox News in 2022, Melania Trump had expressed her displeasure. She pointed out that Jill Biden had appeared on the cover five months into Joe Biden’s presidency. Kamala Harris, on the other hand, had appeared even before his inauguration.

Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama had also benefited from this visibility. The former First Lady denounced the biased choices. She concluded by asserting that she had more important things to do than appear on the cover of Vogue.

Meryl Streep talks about Melania Trump’s controversial coat

In that same 2026 interview, Meryl Streep addressed an episode that had caused quite a stir. She mentioned the coat worn by Melania Trump during a visit to incarcerated migrant children. It read “I don’t give a damn, do you?”.

For the actress, this remains the strongest message conveyed by the First Lady. This remark recalled a controversy that had left its mark on people’s minds. At the time, Melania Trump defended herself in her memoirs.

She indicated that the message was intended for the press, not for children. However, this explanation did nothing to appease the critics. The episode remains a symbol of the tensions surrounding her public image.

This interview from 2026 confirms that relations between Anna Wintour and Melania Trump remain frosty. The fashion papess continues to assert her positions frankly. Meryl Streep, for her part, does not hesitate to back up these criticisms.

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