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Disney taps Nike exec as SVP, global marketing of consumer products

Nike’s global vice president and general manager of its Virtual Studios and ‘.Swoosh’ brand, Ron Faris, has exited the sportswear giant after nine years. He has been tapped by Walt Disney Studios to lead the global marketing of its consumer products division. In his new role, senior vice president of global marketing for Disney Consumer...

Fashion

Karl Lagerfeld launches second capsule collection with Disney

Karl Lagerfeld, the eponymous fashion house founded by the late Karl Lagerfeld, has launched its second capsule collection with the iconic brand Disney. Building on the success of the first Disney x Karl Lagerfeld capsule collection developed for Disney 100 in 2023, the second collaborative collection sees the two come together to create a new...

Retail

Printemps New York launches Disney x Coperni pop-up

Printemps New York, the new retail and hospitality concept created by iconic luxury Parisian retailer Printemps, which opened in the Financial District of New York City last month, has opened an exclusive Disney x Coperni pop-up. Set to showcase Disney x Coperni’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection, the exclusive pop-up aims to present the collection...

People

Disney Consumer Products names new vice president of creative

Disney Consumer Products, the division of Disney Experiences that transforms beloved brands and franchises into products, including fashion, toys, apps, books and games, has appointed Bobby Kim, also known as Bobby Hundreds, as vice president of creative for the Americas. Kim, known as a fashion designer and co-founder of The Hundreds brand, has...

Fashion |Beauty

NYX Professional Makeup launches ‘Home Alone’ collection

NYX Professional Makeup has teamed up with Disney and 20th Century Studios to release a special-edition make-up collection inspired by the Christmas movie, 'Home Alone’. Tapping into pop culture nostalgia, NYX Professional Makeup has created a 24-piece advent calendar inspired by iconic elements of the ‘Home Alone’ movie, housed within a replica...

Fashion |In Pictures

Lululemon launches new limited-edition capsule collection with Disney

Canadian activewear brand Lululemon has partnered with Disney to launch a new, limited-edition collection inspired by both brands’ recognition of the importance of well-being through movement, practicing joy, and appreciating the fun moments in life. The new 34-piece collection features exclusive versions of classic Lululemon performance styles...

Featured

Culture

The top five most influential fashion characters of 2024

What are some of the attributes that truly bring a character to life on the big screen? Personality comes to mind, their voice, their emotional portrayal and development, of course, but next to that, some of the most iconic TV and movie characters are also celebrated for their unique sense of style. Growing up, who didn’t want to dress or look...

Fashion |In Pictures

Balmain and Disney celebrate ‘The Lion King’

Luxury French fashion house Balmain has unveiled a collaboration with Disney to mark the 30th anniversary of ‘The Lion King’ movie. The limited-edition collection, designed by Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing, launching on July 8, offers ready-to-wear designs and accessories for men and women, and takes inspiration from Africa’s...

Fashion

Disney celebrating Donald Duck with fashion collaborations

The Walt Disney Company is kicking off the 90th anniversary of its beloved character Donald Duck in June with a host of apparel, jewellery, and accessory collaborations with global brands such as Adidas, Asos and Pandora. Liz Shortreed, senior vice president of Disney's global softlines and global brand strategy, said in a statement: "Donald...

Fashion

Ground Up launches debut branded sneaker collection

Footwear manufacturer Ground Up International has launched its first-ever collection of own-branded sneakers for children. Available exclusively at Snipes, the development sees Ground Up moving away from solely producing licensed footwear for Disney, Nickelodeon, and Star Wars to introduce its own new and unique sneaker styles. Ground Up...

Fashion |In Pictures

Kith celebrates 100 years of Disney with new capsule collection

American fashion and lifestyle brand Kith has launched a new ‘Mickey and Friends’ collection celebrating Disney’s 100th anniversary. The ‘Disney | Kith for Mickey and Friends’ collection features elevated apparel and accessories, featuring archival artwork of beloved characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck and...

Fashion

Macy's launches Disney100 collection in honor of Disney's 100th Anniversary

US department store chain Macy's has expanded its collection of Disney products across all its categories to mark Disney's 100th anniversary. Named the Disney100 collection, the new assortment features products for all ages and includes toys, jewelry and watches, home and entertaining, apparel and accessories, as well as holiday-themed products....