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Disney and Balmain mark 30 years of The Lion King with limited edition collection

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Lion King and the upcoming theatrical release of Mufasa: The Lion King, Disney has teamed with French fashion house Balmain on a new collection of ready to wear pieces and accessories for men and women.

The striking designs aim to directly build on Disney’s storytelling, as well as the powerful themes and characters from The Lion King, marking the first collaboration between Disney and Balmain.

“Working on this collaboration was a dream come true,” commented Olivier Rousteing, creative director at Balmain. “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.”

The collaboration also shines a spotlight on a new generation of young African talents.

Tasia Filippatos, president at Disney Consumer Products, continued: “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. This collaboration continues Disney’s lasting legacy of working with global visionaries and spotlighting future generations of creatives.”

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