The psychological thriller Black Swan dramatized the daunting world of ballet, inspiring a fandom unable to forget the twisted story and giving way to an army of rapturous Black Swan renditions.
The story follows a sweet ballet dancer who aspires to be the lead in the next show. However, her efforts are trounced by a distraction, a technically offending but successful whimsical dancer. Who the film's black swan is leaves audiences guessing. It is the signature performance costume that has become engrained in popular culture, serving as inspiration for Halloween outfits, make-up tutorials and many badass posters. It is common to see bleak black feathers adorn everything from shoes, dresses and even risqué swimsuits, a sure nod to the thriller film.
In similar Natalie Portman style, people are fascinated with embracing the darker side. Good thing most do so through their fashion choices!
20 Rapturous Black Swan Renditions
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Honest Best Picture Posters
The Shiznit Makes Literal Posters for This Year's Nominees
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Feathered Filmy Fashion
The Giles Spring 2012 Collection is Out of this World
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Black Swan-Inspired Catwalks
The Trash Couture Spring 2012 Brings Ballerina Fashion to the Runway
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Haunting Showgirl Shoots
The Kate Moss Vogue Japan Editorial is Glamorously Gritty and Dark
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Risque Ballet Photography
Boris Ovini for 'On The Field' Magazine Shoots Models Anastasya and Ela
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Dangerously Dark Fashion
Kevin Sinclair Photographs Beauty Bruna Tenório for Vestal Magazine
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Wicked Dancer Editorials
Black Swan by Laura Neumeister Captures an Exquisite Evil
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Whimsical White Swan Captures
The Emilia Nawarecka Elle Shoot Gets Zebra Colors Hopping
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Black Swan Swimsuits
The New Betsey Johnson Swimwear Collection Pays Tribute to Ballet Fashion
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Avant-Garde Movie Prints
These Black Swan Posters Embody the Darkness of This Film
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Black Swan Designer Details
The Maria Nordstrom Autumn/Winter 2012/13 Collection is Feather-Clad
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Black Swan-Inspired Frocks
Hellz 'Bed Time Stories' Dress Turns You Into a Ballerina
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Swan Princess Fashion
The Samuel Cirnansck FW12 Collection Features Fairy Tale Looks
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Black Swan Photoshoots
The Winona Ryder GQ Spread is Sensually Alluring
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Black Swan Sunglasses
The Fidelity Denim Summer 2010 Lookbook is Retro-Chic
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Toy Oscar Portraits
OldRedJalopy Incorporates LEGO Characters into Blockbuster Film Posters
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Gothic-Embroidered Manicures
Lucian Matis Fall 2012 Collection Showcases Fake Lace Nails
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Black Swan Footwear
The Jeremy Scott 11 JS Ballerina Shoes Bring Designer Footwear to Dancers
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12 Mila Kunis Editorials
From Seductive Diving Board Shoots to Sixties Siren Spreads
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Black Swan Beverages
Jeanine Thurston's Cocktails Were Inspired by Natalie Portman
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