This video, titled Do We Know Each Other?, features a witty and stylish encounter between Anna Wintour and the character Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep) as they wait for an elevator.
Key moments from the interaction:
- The Recognition Attempt: The two icons struggle to place where they might have met, cycling through high-profile fashion events such as the Chanel show at the Grand Palais (0:25), the Oscars (0:33), and the Met Gala (0:36), only to dismiss each possibility.
- The Subtle Jabs: The conversation is filled with sharp, fashion-world subtext. Miranda Priestly notes that perhaps the other has seen her "work" (1:08) and adds, "I don't care if it's not coming out until next year. I want it now" (1:14-1:17), a clear nod to the demanding nature of the industry.
- The Fashion Critique: The tension concludes with a brief, deadpan exchange regarding each other's outfits—"Cool shoes" (1:27) and "Nice boots" (1:29)—before the elevator doors close.