6 of Cruella's Fiercest looks - Illustrated

The latest Disney release, Cruella, brings fashion to the forefront in a captivating story of betrayal, revenge, and killer style. Cruella’s story is masterfully set on the streets of 1970’s London, and draws inspiration from the UK Punk scene and the styling of designers such as Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen. Emma Stone as Cruella is outfitted by costume designer Jenny Beaven.


I turned 6 of my favorite looks from the feature into Fashion Illustrations. To see all 6, read below! ~ and if you haven’t gotten a chance to see the film yet, don’t worry, this post doesn’t include ending spoilers.


1. This textured black power suit is one of the first outfits Cruella steps out in.

It’s the start of her stylistic transition.

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2. This fiery red gown is a show stopper.

Cruella undergoes a theatrical transformation which commands all eyes on her. She’s masked, mysterious, and captivates the crowd. Even the Baroness wants to know more.

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3. The film develops into a fashion war between two skilled designers.

This military inspired look is Cruella’s outfit of choice when she takes a bold stand, quite literally, and steals the spotlight, winning the battle.

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4. Cruella crashes an event on her motorcycle, dressed in a sculpted biker jacket with glittering gold pants.

The white lettering on her face reads ‘the future’, a bold declaration and an act of defiance.



5.The iconic spotted coat is totally remade a new, with a shawl collar and an asymmetrical color blocked silhouette.

This significant look leaves the Baroness furious. Sometimes fashion speaks louder than words.

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6. Cruella wears her signature colors again in one of her final outfits.

The contrasting color and mixed fabrics come together into one complete look, just as Cruella herself is made up of two contrasting personalities.



Cruella’s unique wardrobe acts to solidify her character. Jenny Beaven, the costume designer stuck to a tight color pallet of black and white, with the occasional burst of reds, golds, and grays while dressing the her. Each outfit corresponds to an important scene in the film. A film where the fashion is built in to the story-line: it’s no wonder everyone is talking about it!


 
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Which outfit is your favorite? Leave a comment and let me know!

BONUS: Which of Cruella’s Looks are you? Take the Quiz to find out!

Deanna Kei is a NY based Fashion and Beauty Illustrator. She works with brands to create unique and engaging content featuring their products and collections. To commission illustrations for your brand please write to deannakei@gmail.com

11 Colorful Illustrated Runway looks from the New York Fall 2021 Collections

The New York collections were full of color!

February’s New York fashion week came after a year of quarantines and shut downs. While each season usually focuses on a key color pallet, the Fall ‘21 lines spanned the gamut from red to purple and everything in between; the rainbow after the storm—next year is looking bright!

I turned11 of my favorite colorful looks from the New York shows into fashion illustrations, modeled by my cast of fashion week croquis. Check out each of the illustrated looks below!

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Reina in Victoria Beckham

Tonal Pink suited look with a wide leg trouser and a printed blouse.

Trend point: Woven Blazer

Colors: Pink, White, Yellow and green details in print

Reina in Victoria Bec

Reina in Anna Sui

All over printed purple look with a tonal dress-stockings-booties combo.

Trend point: Sheer over solid

Colors: Plum, Violet, Khaki details

 
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Nia in Prabal Gurung

Structured dress silhouette with sleeve drama, ruching, corsetting, and eyelet cutouts.

Trend point: Sleeve volume, Belted waist, Ruching, Corset seaming

Colors: Red, White, Black details

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Nia in Christian Cowan

All over sequined orange cut out dress with bandeau top and boots.

Trend point: Cut out

Colors: Orange

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Nia in Adam Lippes

Woven bow neck top with flared sleeve, paired with wide leg yellow trousers.

Trend point: Bow neck, Sleeve volume, Simple trousers

Colors: Lilac, Yellow

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Mei in Anna Sui

Mix and match tonal green textured jacket and printed pant.

Trend point: Textures and print

Colors: Green, White, Black

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Mei in Ulla Johnson

Bow strap midi dress with off shoulder sleeves and ruffled hem.

Trend point: Bow strap, Ruffles

Colors: Teal, Black details

 
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Nikki in Staud

Matching blue trench and ankle length knit dress.

Trend point: Belted waist, Tonal

Colors: Blue

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Nikki in Zimmermann

Color blocked patchwork maxi dress with mixed prints and colored beaded fringe-like trim.

Trend point: Patchwork, Flared hem, Sleeve volume

Colors: Pink, Orange, White, Aqua

 
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Oriana in Claudia Li

Two piece fuchsia skirted look with an embellished top and a ruffled skirt.

Trend point: Cropped top, Ruffles, Skirt volume

Colors: Fuchsia

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Oriana in Sandy Liang

Button up cardigan over a shell tulle skirt embellished with rose trim at the waist.

Trend point: Sheer, Skirt volume

Colors: Olive, White

 
 

These illustrations were also printed in the newspaper, The SI Advance and featured on MakingManhattan.com . To see the tear sheets and screen caps click here

Deanna Kei is a NY Fashion and Beauty Illustrator. She works with brands to create unique and engaging content featuring their products and collections. To commission illustrations for your brand please write to deannakei@gmail.com

How to dress like Carrie Bradshaw in 2021

Runway looks from the New York Fashion Week Fall ‘21 collections

With a new Sex and the City reboot on the horizon, it was the perfect time to give Carrie a style refresh! I dressed her in 5 killer designer looks from the NYFW Fall ‘21 Runway shows. We don’t know know what’s in her ‘And Just Like That’ wardrobe yet, but my bet is that it will look a little something like this! Check out each illustrated look below!


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1. The Dinner Date: look by Badgley Mischka

Gold fur and glam sequins are the perfect evening combination to take Carrie through the capricious NY spring temperatures. *Carrie has worn Badgley Mischka before too!


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2. The Party Girl: look by Prabal Gurung

A flirty polka dot cocktail dress embellished with a classic Carrie flower is a must have for the socialite. *This wouldn’t be Sarah Jessica Parker’s first time wearing Prabal Gurung!


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3. The Spring breaker: look by Claudia Li

This dramatic fuchsia two piece set is as full of personality as the it It Girl herself. Carrie is all about brightening up the streets of NY with her colorful style.


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4. The classic New Yorker: look by Gabriela Hearst

This sleek knit, lace, and leather combo is reminiscent of the 90’s/00’s styles Carrie wore in the earlier seasons of the show, but with a 2021 update.


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5. Lunch date: look by Sandy Liang

A bold sheer skirt trimmed with rose embellishments at the waist and a cute mini cardigan make the perfect daring lunch look for Carrie.


Bonus Look:

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The Tutu Refresh: Look by Deanna Kei

My fresh new take on Carrie’s iconic pink and white tutu look from the original SATC opening.


My pink Carrie look is available as a print, weekender tote, and phone case!

Click below to shop each!


Which of Carrie’s 6 looks is your favorite? Share in the comments!

*My Carrie illustrations were featured on the Makingmanhattan.com website. Please visit my press page to see the screen caps and back link!

Deanna Kei is a NY Fashion and Beauty Illustrator. She works with brands to create unique and engaging content featuring their products and collections. To commission illustrations for your brand please write to deannakei@gmail.com