Anne Hathaway, 43, Dares to Bare in Jaw-Dropping Sheer Look at NYFW
Anne Hathaway just showed up at the Ralph Lauren Fall 2026 show during New York Fashion Week and completely stole the spotlight. She wore a black dress that was so see-through it would probably make her old boss Miranda Priestly stop talking.
The gown was a halter-neck style made of black lace that went from her neck all the way down to a long train on the floor. Because the fabric was transparent, you could see her black underwear underneath, making it one of the boldest outfits she has worn in a long time.
The Princess is here! 👑✨Anne Hathaway stuns in a chic monochromatic look at Ralph Lauren's NYFW show. pic.twitter.com/miFCk7uOD8
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) February 10, 2026
To add a bit of classic glamour to the risky look, she carried a dark brown feather boa around her arms. It looked like a fluffy coat and gave the whole outfit a vibe from the old days of Hollywood. When she finally took the boa off to pose for the cameras, people realized the dress was actually from the Ralph Lauren Fall 2025 collection. According to fashion experts watching the show, this was Look 44 from that previous line, proving she knows how to pick the best pieces from the archives.
Ralph Lauren fashion show in New York💕#AnneHathaway pic.twitter.com/pWdp7y0Hqf
— Anne Hathaway (@AnneeJHathaway) February 11, 2026
She kept her jewelry pretty simple so it would not distract anyone from the main dress. She wore small gold hoop earrings, diamond studs, and some gold bracelets that matched her skin tone nicely. Her hair and makeup were also done in a way that let the outfit do most of the talking. This appearance has fans very excited because it feels like the start of a massive fashion tour for her upcoming projects in 2026.
Anne Hathaway at the Ralph Lauren show during New York Fashion Week ✨ pic.twitter.com/f6gW4m26C6
— Complex (@Complex) February 11, 2026
The most interesting part about this outfit is how it relates to her work. Hathaway is currently working on a sequel to her famous movie The Devil Wears Prada. Last summer, she was spotted filming scenes while wearing a brown suede blazer and a cable-knit sweater from Ralph Lauren.
By showing up to the designer’s actual fashion show in New York, it seems like she is using her real-life clothes to hint at her character Andy Sachs. This kind of move is often called method dressing, where an actor wears clothes that match the vibe of their movie role.
Anne Hathaway has been very busy lately with several major acting roles. Aside from the highly anticipated Devil Wears Prada sequel, she has been working on a pop-star melodrama called Mother Mary. That movie is directed by David Lowery and features Michaela Coel as well. She also starred in The Idea of You recently, which was a huge hit on streaming services and reminded everyone why she is a rom-com queen.
The new Devil Wears Prada movie is expected to bring back most of the original stars. Meryl Streep is rumored to return as the icy editor Miranda Priestly, and Emily Blunt is expected to come back as the stressed-out assistant Emily Charlton. The story will likely follow how the magazine industry has changed in the age of social media and influencers. This makes Hathaway’s latest red carpet look even more relevant since it shows she is still a major icon in the real fashion world.
The sequel will be written by Aline Brosh McKenna, who wrote the first movie back in 2006. Fans are curious to see if Andy Sachs is still working in journalism or if she has moved on to something even bigger. Whatever the case, Hathaway is proving she has the style to lead a fashion magazine herself. She has come a long way from the girl who did not know how to spell Dolce and Gabbana.
Tell us what you think about Anne Hathaway’s see-through dress and if you are excited for the new movie in the comments.


