Somewhere, in a fictional Manhattan office lined with garment bags and quiet panic, Miranda Priestly would be narrowing her eyes and saying, “That’s all”.
Not about a cerulean bargain bin sweater this time, but about a handbag that has managed to do the impossible: cut through the noise of a global press tour for The Devil Wears Prada sequel and become the moment.
Because when Meryl Streep stepped out in New York for The Devil Wears Prada 2 junket, she wasn’t just serving polished, considered, quietly terrifying elegance.
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She was carrying a $789 Australian handbag that has now entered its Miranda-era.
The bag in question is The Medium Palais in Black Caviar by MAISON de SABRÉ.
And yes, it sounds expensive, but more importantly, it looks like the kind of bag that doesn’t need to try.
Founded in Sydney in 2017 by brothers Omar and Zane Sabré, the brand has spent the better part of a decade building something that sits in that elusive space between fashion and function.
The Medium Palais is its flagship, and if you were casting a handbag for a modern-day Miranda Priestly, this would be a strong contender.
It is structured without being stiff, polished without being precious.
The calf leather is soft enough to feel lived-in but holds its shape in a way that suggests you have your life together, even if your inbox says otherwise.
The silhouette moves easily from long lunches to last-minute dinners, which feels very Runway-adjacent in spirit.
There are details here that fashion people clock immediately.
Adjustable belting that subtly changes the shape. A bridge clip that keeps everything secure without ruining the line. Rolled leather handles that sit just right on the arm.
A detachable crossbody strap for when you inevitably have too many coffees and not enough hands.
Inside, it is doing the most in the least obvious way. It fits your phone, a water bottle, pouches, and all the small, chaotic essentials of daily life, without tipping into oversized territory.
The contrast suede lining peeks out just enough to feel intentional.
There is even a SABRÉMOJI Charm Link for personalisation, which feels like a rebellion against the idea that luxury has to be serious all the time.
And then there is the context, this is not just any street style moment, this is The Devil Wears Prada press tour.
The film that turned fashion into dialogue, attitude and cultural shorthand.
The sequel press tour was always going to be a parade of looks dissected down to the stitching.
For an Australian brand to land on Streep’s arm during this moment is not just good exposure. It is fashion validation at the highest level.
, $789 available from THE ICONIC. Credit: MAISON de SABRÉ
The Palais has been building towards this. Naomi Watts, Oprah Winfrey and Lucy Hale have all been spotted carrying it in recent months, like a slow-burning plotline finally hitting its climax.
Now stocked globally through names like Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue, and shipping to more than 150 countries, the brand is no longer emerging. It has arrived, just without the usual fanfare.
Which is perhaps why this moment feels so satisfying.
In a film world that taught us fashion is never accidental, seeing a Sydney-born label slip so seamlessly into the Devil Wears Prada orbit feels deliberate in the best way.
Because in 2026, the new cerulean might just be a black leather handbag from Australia.
And somewhere, you can almost hear Miranda approving.
