even fashion is celebrating Disney’s 100th anniversary

Disney reaches 100 years and celebrate with musicians, artists and designers, from Beyoncé to Lang Lang, from Tommy Hilfiger to Daniel Roseberry From Schiaparelli. Thus the project was born. Create 100: each creative donated a work of art, an object, a performance inspired by the Disney universe to support Make a Wish Disney, a charity that grants the wishes of seriously ill children. Fashion was also included, with many designers creating unique pieces to showcase the power of creativity while raising funds at the same time.

Designer creations for Disney

The project was attended by artists from different fields from around the world: the goal of the project is to demonstrate the influence of Walt Disney animated films, which have become classics in every respect, on the work of modern creatives. Fashion immediately responded to the call. Daniel Roseberry, famous designer Schiaparellisaid that as a child he was in love with the story of Pochaontas. But his work was inspired by another film, Bianca and Bernie in Kangaroo Country: he created a three-dimensional sculpture-necklace, an eagle with spread wings, on which the main character of the film rides.

Tommy Hilfiger, instead redesigned the Manga Mickey & Friends varsity jacket, which also appeared in the Disney x Tommy 2023 capsule collection. The faces of Mickey, Donald and Minnie adorn the classic varsity jacket, harking back to Walt Disney’s creative roots. . Designer Clarence Ruthhired by Tommy Hilfiger, reimagined the classic polo, turning it into a ball gown.
Maison Margiela paid homage to the original Disney icon Mickey Mouse with a deconstructed T-shirt from the Recicla line.

But the list of author’s collaborations is long and includes too Christian LouboutinItalian Global Creative Director Swarovski Giovanna Engelbert and the sports giant adidas. With this initiative, Disney paid tribute to another great stylist: Virgil Abloh, founder of Off-White, who passed away early. Disney partnered with Virgil Abloh Securities to create a rainbow sculpture of Mickey the Sorcerer’s Apprentice from Fantasia at the Royal College of Art in London. “A sculpture that pays homage to Virgil Abloh’s timeless legacy. said Shannon Abloh, the late artist’s wife. inspired by his series of mesh furniture and illustrations of Mickey Mouse made in 2018 on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

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