Jonathann Daval – Cry Baby

Dark humor and true crime obsession collide in Hate Couture’s latest controversy-laced creation—the “Cry Daval” T-Shirt. Taking the tear-soaked theatrics of Jonathann Daval, France’s most infamous crocodile cryer, and twisting it through the cult lens of Johnny Depp’s iconic Cry-Baby movie poster, this design is a savage tribute to deception, disgrace, and the absurdity of performative innocence.

Design & Concept

At first glance, the shirt echoes the vintage aesthetic of the Cry-Baby film poster—greaser slicked-back hair, dramatic lighting, and that signature single tear rolling down the cheek. But look closer, and the face staring back isn’t a Hollywood heartthrob—it’s Jonathann Daval, the man who sobbed on national TV as a grieving husband before being exposed as a cold-blooded killer.

The high-contrast black-and-white portrait is punctuated with distressed detailing, giving it a worn, VHS-era grittiness, while the oversized “Cry Baby” typography mimics the cult film’s classic lettering. Subtle blood splatters creep through the shadows, a visual reminder that not all tears are shed in innocence. Across the bottom hem, a small but sharp phrase:
🩸 “Tears for the camera, guilt behind the curtain.”

Fit & Feel

Cut from 100% ultra-soft cotton, this tee is built for both comfort and confrontation. The relaxed, vintage-inspired fit makes it perfect for layering under a leather jacket, pairing with ripped jeans, or simply wearing while binge-watching true crime documentaries and questioning everything.

• Heavyweight cotton for durability (unlike someone’s alibi)
• Relaxed unisex fit—because guilt has no gender
• Pre-shrunk & fade-resistant (unlike Daval’s courtroom composure)