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Disney partners with Balmain to release a limited collection

In honour of the 30th anniversary of the Academy Award®-winning Walt Disney Animation Studios classic, “The Lion King”, Disney partners with Balmain to release a limited collection.

Credits: Balmain.
Credits: Balmain.

The collection includes a range of men's and women's ready-to-wear pieces and accessories inspired by Africa's artisanal traditions. This marks the first collaboration between Disney and the historic French fashion house.

The Disney x BalmainThe Lion King collection draws directly from Disney’s acclaimed storytelling, highlighting the memorable themes and characters from the beloved animation. The collection incorporates Balmain’s DNA, showcasing the brand's signature silhouettes along with the House's impressive embellishment and tailoring skills. This limited-edition offering merges the creative worlds of Disney and Balmain seamlessly.

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“Working on this collaboration was a dream come true,” notes Rousteing. “I was only nine years old when “The Lion King” was first released, but still today, almost three decades later, I only need to close my eyes to replay that incredible mix of music, images and emotions. The lessons that I absorbed, as I sat, absolutely transfixed by what was happening on the giant screen in front of me, have remained with me for my entire life.”

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The collaboration also emphasises the work of a new generation of young African artists. South African painter Nika Mtwana created a striking Afrofuturistic portrait for the collection, which Olivier Rousteing transformed into vibrant prints on tees, tops, and dresses.

Cameroonian painter Enfant Précoce focused on Disney's Simba, illustrating the character journeying through a dreamlike landscape filled with African wildlife. This artwork is beautifully incorporated into totes, coats, suits, and gowns, adding a unique and culturally rich element to the collection.

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A short film directed by Femi Oladigbolu, produced in partnership with Disney and Balmain, showcases the collection. Filmed in various locations throughout South Africa’s Western Cape province, the film beautifully combines the area's impressive natural landscapes with the collection's bold silhouettes, intricate patterns, and vibrant colours.

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