Cruella (2021) Fashion Explained

Summary by Krater

A review and analysis of the fashion and costumes in the 2021 Disney movie Cruella, comparing them to historical fashion history, particularly the punk scene of the 1970s, Vivienne Westwood, and Alexander McQueen.

From the video

Answers: How accurate are the fashion and costume designs in the movie Cruella (2021)?

• Cruella 2021 movie costume design
• Punk fashion inspiration in Cruella
• Vivienne Westwood aesthetic in film
• Alexander McQueen design references
• Liberty of London in historical context

What it concludes

• The costume designer Jenny Beavan drew significant inspiration from the 1970s British punk scene, specifically Vivienne Westwood, for Cruella's style.
• Many of Cruella's dresses and gowns in the film directly reference iconic looks by high-fashion designers such as Alexander McQueen and Christian Dior.
• While the film takes liberties with the historical timelines of fashion designers and department stores like Liberty of London, the outfits successfully communicate character arcs and aesthetics.