Beyond the screen
Christie’s online catalogue lists The Auction: Inside The Devil Wears Prada 2 for September 1–15. According to the CFDA’s September 11 announcement, the auction supports the Committee to Protect Journalists and the CFDA, with clothing, accessories and jewellery among the offerings.
What does a garment preserve?
From an editorial perspective, screen clothing occupies an intriguing space between a functional object and a vessel for memory. On screen, it helps tell a character’s story; afterwards, it can become a trace of the creative process. Fashion history is therefore not simply about cuts and silhouettes, but also about the meanings we attach to objects.
In an auction context, documentation matters for precisely this reason. A garment’s provenance and role cannot be replaced by a fan’s assumptions. This is a cultural recommendation, not a valuation or purchasing advice.
Checked September 14, 2026. The event is ongoing; the cited CFDA announcement dates from September 11.
