Comparisons to the rousing “Devil Wears Prada 2” cast a stark light on the new film “Couture,” described as “grey, dull and near lifeless.” Even the presence of Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie can’t enliven a production that struggles to capture the vibrancy associated with haute couture.

Meghan Markle shocked onlookers by appearing unannounced at Paris Fashion Week, attending the Balenciaga show on October 4. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, lent her high-profile support to Pier Paolo Piccioli, the newly minted creative director of the fashion house.