Darling Magazine

by Veryan Zimber Cruella De Vil is one of the most iconic villains in Disney history, known for her spiky demeanour that transcends into her outfits which shape her as a character.  The only thing that is not explored in One Hundred and One Dalmatians is how she became the evil, twisted, and extravagantly dressed person that we see in the film.  In comes the 2021 film Cruella. Providing the origin story of Estella a young and bodacious girl who has an eye for fashion from an early age, we see her alter ego Cruella form and come out when she gets angry or frustrated. Within the first moments of the film, you see Estella at school and swiftly flipping her blazer inside out to reveal her hand drawn patterned lining, displaying a pure and unapologetic parade of individuality. Costuming in films has long been an addition to evoke feelings and expressions and Cruella did that and certain looks seem very Vivienne Westwood-esque.  Looking deeper into the film, costume designer Je...

by Mae Campbell As the melancholy winter months creep away, a trace of darkness is left behind in the form of a new alternative clothing brand:  In the silence .  Launching last month, they’ve seeped into the streetwear scene to fill the gaps in the market with a gothic edge. Speaking to the Manchester-based owners, they explained their intention to “bridge the gap between gothic clothing and streetwear.” They explain that the brand was “born from a love of streetwear and heavy music” and their desire for the clothing is to subtly reflect their music tastes and identities “without being too in your face.” Meaning  in the silence  is the brand for people who want to don an alternative style, without delving into the extreme.  The creation of the brand has been a lengthy process, and the first batch of creations have been in the works for over a year. Yet, the first clothing launch is finally here, consisting of 3 pieces to form a foundation for the brand’s identi...