Celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Lion King with the Disney x Balmain collection! Offering ready-to-wear designs and accessories for men and women, this collection finds inspiration in Africa’s artisanal traditions, while celebrating a new generation of African talents.
Disney x Balmain: The Lion King
The collection is featured in a short film shot in South Africa by Femi Oladigbolu, which weaves together the collection’s designs, incredible scenery and the story of a Rousteing-led Balmain Army, composed of models from all across Africa, making its way toward a joyous homecoming celebration. Oladigbolu’s film will be presented as part of the July 5th “Lion King In Concert” evening at London’s Royal Albert Hall, featuring the Chineke! Orchestra.
The new Disney x Balmain: The Lion King collection will be released across the globe on July 8th. The striking designs build directly upon Disney’s acclaimed storytelling, as well as the powerful themes and unforgettable cast of characters that distinguish Disney’s “The Lion King.” This collection marks the first collaboration between Disney and the historic French fashion house.
The collection incorporates key ingredients of Balmain’s DNA. Signature Balmain silhouettes and the impressive embellishment and tailoring skills of the house of Balmain are evident throughout this limited-edition offering. Africa’s stunning weavings, mesmerizing patterns, intricate embroideries and striking silhouettes continued to be strong inspirations for Rousteing and his Balmain design team, as they worked on this collection.
This collaboration also shines a spotlight directly upon a new generation of young African talents. Both Disney and Balmain are proud of their long traditions of championing emerging artists and this new collection builds upon that shared history, introducing a grouping of fresh and appealing visions to a global audience.
South African painter Nika Mtwana created a compelling Afrofuturistic portrait for the collection—cleverly managing to incorporate a scene from “The Lion King” into his work, via a reflection on the lens of his subject’s sunglasses. Rousteing adapted Mtwana’s design into the colorful prints that cover some of the limited-edition collection’s tees, tops and dresses.
Cameroonian painter Enfant Precoce’s concentrates on Disney’s Simba, with his artwork showing “The Lion King” star navigating through a dreamlike landscape filled with an array of African wildlife. Precoce’s design—in an array of black-and-white and multi-colored variations—covers totes, coats, suits, tees and gowns.
South African painter Cassius Khumalo relies on a striking mix of vivid blue, deep black and gold-foil to create an eye-catching portrait of Disney’s Nala, the film’s strong and independent lioness. Khumalo’s powerful image has been adapted for a series of totes, tees and hoodies.
“In celebration of the 30th anniversary of “The Lion King,” Olivier Rousteing and the team at Balmain created a vibrant and powerful collection, beautifully capturing the heart and essence of the iconic film and the spirit of Africa,” said Tasia Filippatos, President, Disney Consumer Products. “This collaboration continues Disney’s lasting legacy of working with global visionaries and spotlighting future generations of creatives.
The Disney x Balmain: The Lion King collection will launch on July 8th, online at Balmain.com and across the globe at Balmain addresses and the world’s leading fashion boutiques. Pop-up boutiques filled with the collection’s offerings will open on July 8th inside Los Angeles’ Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills and July 11th inside Hong Kong’s Harbor City. In London, both Selfridges and Harrods will feature the collection. In Paris, the large windows at Balmain’s rue Saint Honoré flagship will be dedicated to the entire collection. For more information on the collection’s pop-up locations, visit Balmain.com or Balmain’s social media accounts.
Colección de El Rey León por Balmain
Para celebrar el 30 aniversario de El Rey León la marca Balmain nos trae una colección de accesorios ready-to-wear para hombre y mujer con inspiración en las tradiciones artesanales de Africa mientras incorpora una nueva generación de talentos africanos. La colección se lanza este 8 de Julio en Balmain.com y en boutiques al rededor del mundo.
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