2nd Time Around is a vintage clothing store that appears in the 2021 Disney film Cruella, based on the character Cruella De Vil from Dodie Smith's 1956 novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians.
Background[]
The store's name refers to the fact it sells second-hand clothes that Artie altered or customized to give them a new life and style. Its interior is decorated with various objects and artworks that reflect his eclectic taste and personality. The store is owned by Artie (played by John McCrea), a flamboyant and eccentric fashion designer who befriends Cruella (played by Emma Stone) and helps her in her quest to become a notorious fashion icon. Located in London, it is a source of inspiration and materials for Cruella's outfits.
Inspiration[]
The store is inspired by real-life vintage clothing stores that existed in London during the 1970s punk rock movement, such as Acme Attractions. The store's owner, Artie, is loosely based on Malcolm McLaren, the manager of the Sex Pistols and the owner of a clothing store called SEX. The store's costumes and props were designed by Jenny Beavan, who won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design for her work on the film. The store's exterior was filmed at a location in Covent Garden, while the interior was built on a soundstage at Shepperton Studios.
