Sid and Nancy: Style, Chaos, and a Whole Lotta Safety Pins

Okay, so I just rewatched "Sid and Nancy" and wow, it's still as bleak and messed up as I remember. But beyond the obvious tragedy of it all, the style is just so iconic. Like, even though it's supposed to be grungy and anti-fashion, there’s a definite aesthetic going on. Nancy Spungen's whole look – the ripped fishnets, the messy hair, the clashing prints – it's so aggressively careless, but somehow ends up being completely memorable. And Chloe Webb killed that role. I was really paying attention to the details this time around. Remember that scene when they're first in New York and everything is just spiraling? The way their clothes get progressively dirtier and more torn really mirrors their descent. And Sid's look, with all the leather and the studded belts... it's almost cartoonish in its punk rock-ness, but then you see him looking so vulnerable and lost underneath it all. It's a powerful contrast. I'm not saying I'm about to start dressing like them (although I might be tempted to add a few more safety pins to my wardrobe!), but the film definitely captures the energy and the rebellion of that era in a way that feels totally authentic. It's not just about the clothes themselves, it's about what they represent: a rejection of everything mainstream and a desperate need to express yourself, even if it’s totally self-destructive. Plus, you know, a lot of it just looks super cool, even if it is sorta sad. Anyone else obsessed with the costumes in this movie? Or am I the only one who sees the fashion amidst all that... y'know... 'stuff'?