Where to Buy Anne Hathaway’s $99 Affordable-Luxury Handbag From JW Pei

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Anne Hathaway — that one-time Princess of Genovia — is currently attracting no shortage of attention, what with the extreme marketing budget put towards promoting her latest project, “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” In the second chapter of the film that captivated audiences a whole two decades earlier, Hathaway plays the now-mature and life-savvy Andy Sachs, who comes back to work at Runway Magazine for none other than Miranda Priestly, in the capacity of features department head. That’s no small task, and, as you can imagine, Sachs readies herself for it both mentally and vis-à-vis the new-and-improved ensembles she flaunts in the sequel (think Jean Paul Gaultier suits, Valentino bags, sculptural Prada heels, and color-happy Gabriela Hearst dresses).

While it might be tough to replicate Hathaway’s on-screen aesthetic to a tee, given the rare-slash-vintage or simply expensive nature of some of the pieces, it’s still possible to channel Sachs’ magnetic, editorial-chic energy at a “The Devil Wears Prada 2” showing when the viral sensation finally releases on May 1. Enter: Hathaway’s IRL and no-less-viral handbag from JW Pei, which took the world by storm as soon as she was spotted carrying it on April 15, 2026, while leaving “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” in New York City.

After recovering from the shock of the bag being only $99, there’s one thing everyone will be able to agree on: The Lucia Classic Handbag looks way more expensive than it is, coming equipped with sumptuously soft, vegan leather, gold hardware, an artful handle, and subtle slouch that helps it resemble comparable (and comparably pricey) bag models from labels like DeMellier, Simkhai, Toteme, and even Balenciaga. Hathaway emphasized this very value by putting her Lucia in high-low conversation with a Versace dress, Versace heels, and a gleaming Bvlgari necklace that evening.

According to JW Pei, the buzzy item will only be back in stock on May 29, at which point it will be sold on a “first come, first served” basis. That being said, many colorways of the Lucia — from the quiet-luxury Brown to the made-for-spring Yellow (in croc-embossed suede) — are still available to buy online directly on the brand’s site, no waiting around required, and are just as worth your time. Wish to pay homage to your sartorial inspiration right as she starts gracing the big screen in “The Devil Wears Prada 2” this weekend? Pull up to the theater with your very own JW Pei Lucia Classic Handbag after ordering it online from Amazon, where certain selections are guaranteed to get to your door in merely two days.

No, Hathaway’s all-black bag with subtle luster isn’t on offer in this case, but we think the Woven Dark Brown, jewel-toned Dark Green, and Green Croc options might generate even more head turns — while impressing you with their high-quality materials, textural richness, and surprising range of organizational features like interior zip pockets and slit pockets for hauling Sachs’ signature lippie (MAC’s “Russian Red,” it’s believed) or your phone (always within easy reach for quick communication with your unforgiving, ruthless boss).

This is by far not the first time JW Pei, an LA-based accessories maker that prides itself on sustainability, has made headlines. Its vegan leather silhouettes have been embraced by everyone from Selena Gomez and Gigi Hadid to Emrata and Hailey Bieber. Hathaway, as it happens, is also a longtime JW Pei loyalist: first saying “yes” to its $130 Maze Bag, no longer available, all the way back in the winter of 2021.

Whether you and your girlfriends arrive to the sold-out screening with popcorn in one hand and matching JW Pei Lucia catchalls in the other is a personal choice. What we know: The bag will effortlessly transition you from the staff meeting to the dinner date, courtesy of a detachable handle that transforms the top handle style into an upscale clutch, and it’s bound to serve you well for years and years of loyal wear (not to mention hundreds of “The Devil Wears Prada” rewatches).

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Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on celebrity style and how to shop the exact pieces online.