Disney unveiled a new line of luxury apparel based on never-seen-before concept art from the “It’s a Small World” attraction, according to Fast Company.
The magazine’s design blog reported that the new Disney clothing line for parents and toddlers will range from $18 to $56. More expensive items such as the Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper Bag will go for $168. Items will be sold exclusively through Nordstrom starting in spring 2011.
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The designs are based on a series of artworks by Mary Blair that taken together formed the artistic blueprint for the Small World ride. Blair, one of Walt Disney’s personal favorites, is best known for the coloring of the Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland movies, Fast Company reports.
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Blair created collages using paint and other media that served as tableaus for the ride’s set. Each features elements of a country’s visual identity such as shamrocks, rolling hills, and stone castles for Ireland and “rustic garnet and amber tones” and a bull to distinguish Spain.
The clothing line will highlight only one country’s traditional color palette each season. For example, Japan’s “beautiful cherry blossoms, butterflies and buttery pastel shades will work perfectly for spring styles.” India, Scotland, and Russia will be featured in the summer, fall, and holiday push, respectively.
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