Commanding the Runway: Simone Ashley’s Milanese Power Move
While Simone Ashley recently stepped into the shoes of a high-pressure assistant for the highly anticipated The Devil Wears Prada 2, her appearance at Vogue World: Milan proved she has fully graduated to the role of the ultimate executive. Striding with undeniable authority, Ashley commanded the catwalk draped in a bespoke, sharp-shouldered pinstripe suit by Tod’s, complete with a personalized belt buckle featuring her own initials.
A Multifaceted Talent Takes Center Stage
Beyond her burgeoning film career, Ashley has recently expanded her creative footprint into the music industry. Following the successful launch of her debut EP, Songs I Wrote in New York, earlier this year, she brought that same artistic confidence to the Italian stage. Her runway appearance served as a highlight during Vogue World: Milan’s third act, a segment meticulously choreographed to mirror a typical day within the iconic, glass-vaulted Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
The Galleria: A Living Theater of Milanese Life
The production transformed the historic shopping landmark into a vibrant microcosm of local culture. The show captured the authentic rhythm of the city, featuring a diverse cast of “characters” that one might encounter on any given afternoon in Milan: from busy parents navigating strollers and students huddled in conversation to the quintessential sciura-the impeccably dressed, sophisticated older Milanese woman-rushing to her next appointment.
The spectacle was bolstered by a star-studded ensemble that bridged the worlds of cinema and sports. Alongside Ashley, the runway featured Madelyn Cline and Laura Harrier, who brought a cinematic flair to the event. Adding a dynamic, athletic energy to the mix, Olympic skateboarder Keegan Palmer joined forces with elite athletes from Inter Milan and AC Milan. It was a vivid reminder that in a city like Milan, fashion is not just an industry-it is the very heartbeat of daily life.
