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"The Devil Wears Prada" seems to be making a commentary on the importance of fashion, and while it's not afraid to poke holes, the movie's underlying themes act as a statement in fashion's defense.

There is a conflict between job seekers expectations and the reality at the workplace. Andy joined the Runway magazine expecting to eventually become and reporter or a writer. She finds the job difficult at first with the unreasonable demands of her boss and her gossipy co-workers.

The Devil Wears Prada. The book The Devil Wears Prada was loosely inspired by Lauren Weisberger's stint as an assistant to legendary Vogue editor Anna Wintour. Though they didn't have much cooperation from the Vogue team, the production designer did get a glimpse at Wintour's office, which inspired Priestly's in turn.

Don't sacrifice your personal life for the sake of work At the end of the movie, she leaves her job, but her family and friends are still there for her. In your own pursuit to advance your career, it is important that you ensure that it is not at the expense of your personal and family life.

Power is a key theme throughout the film. Some would argue that power is the main theme portrayed all the way from the beginning until the end. Miranda being the editor in chief has all the power when it comes to how 'Runway' is managed. She makes all the decisions, decides who gets promotions and who to fire.

But 'The Devil Wears Prada' is also a minefield of career lessons for every fresher eager to kick start their career and the message is clear: when you start out in your career, you might face some workplace struggles; what counts is the discovery of knowing who you are and what makes you unique, and owning it!