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For those who have dreamed of the world of publishing or have the desire to set foot in the corridors of the fashion industry, we applaud these films that ignite those passions. With the thrilling buzz surrounding ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’, every fashion maven finds themselves seated in the cinema halls, eager for the continuation of Andy Sachs and Miranda Priestly’s chapter. While we can confidently add the sequel to our growing list, these fashion series and films have filled the void and captured the allure of the world with its charm.

With the fabric of New York City’s bustling streets as the perfect setting, the vibrant camaraderie of friends navigating the publishing scene or the whimsical charms of chasing after dreams, these selections are set to bring a sparkle of that magic.

All the Movies and TV Shows To Watch Like ‘The Devil Wears Prada’

The Bold Type

Just like ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, the show was set in New York City and starred three best friends—Jane Sloan, Kat Edison and Sutton Brady—who navigate the highs and lows of their careers at Scarlet magazine, romance and friendship. While the show was heavily inspired by former Cosmopolitan editor Joanna Coles, the series takes us into the reality of the publishing industry, set against the glitz and glam of fashion.

Watch it on Netflix

Ugly Betty

Betty Suarez is an icon like no other. Ugly Betty follows a smart and fashion-challenged woman from Queens who finds herself landing a job at Mode, a luxury fashion magazine. Hired as an assistant to editor-in-chief Daniel Meade, Betty navigates the cutthroat industry as she pursues her dreams as a journalist. While the show showcased her strength in the face of the gruesome bullying over her appearance, she won over colleagues with her work ethic and charming personality.

Watch it on Apple TV

Younger

When a 40-year-old newly divorced mother poses as a 26-year-old to land a job in the publishing industry, you know things are about to get interesting. Younger is a series that centres on our protagonist, Liza Miller, who struggles to find a job because of her age. However, when a makeover changed her overall persona, she’s armed with confidence as she lands a job as an assistant at a top publishing house.

Watch it on Netflix

The Intern

Starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway, The Intern is a wholesome comedy-drama about an unlikely friendship that blossoms over time. When 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker comes out of retirement to enter the work force once again, an opportunity arises when a fashion startup opens doors to senior interns. Working alongside founder and workaholic CEO Jules Ostin, he wins over his younger coworkers and later becomes a valued assistant and father figure to Jules.

13 Going On 30

13 Going On 30 is a classic, on-repeat film that never gets old. Starring Jennifer Garner, the movie follows a 13-year-old Jenna Rink who wishes to be “thirty, flirty and thriving” after a humiliating birthday. When she finds herself waking up as a 30-year-old with no recollection of the last 17 years, she discovers that her life is everything she has ever dreamed of—a successful fashion editor, a glamorous life in New York City and a dream apartment.

Watch it on Netflix

Confessions of a Shopaholic

How do you recover from being a shopaholic? If you’re Rebecca Bloomwood, it’ll be hard to jump back from that. When a New York City journalist with a shopping addiction finds herself swamped with a massive debt, she lands herself a job at a financial magazine, offering financial advice through unique metaphors—ironic, isn’t it? When a persistent debt collector begins hunting her, she continues to evade the situation with her endless lies. How long can she keep this up?

Watch it on Netflix