The story follows Andy Sachs, a young and aspiring journalist who lands a job at Runway magazine, the leading fashion publication in the United States. Andy, played by Anne Hathaway in the film adaptation, is a recent college graduate with a passion for writing and a strong sense of self. However, she soon discovers that her demanding boss, Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep in the film), is a force to be reckoned with.