To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Disney’s The Lion King, Oliver Rousteing of Balmain has teamed up with The Walt Disney Company for a limited edition ‘Disney x Balmain : The Lion King‘ collaboration. The collection boasts an “offering of ready-to-wear designs and accessories for men and women, finds inspiration in Africa’s artisanal traditions, while celebrating a new generation of African talents.”
From a two-tone zebra sequin dress with structured shoulders and the B-Buzz Dynasty small handbag in Enfant Précoce print to a cropped cotton T-shirt featuring a metallic sunset motif to a pair of leather cargo pants with straps – here’s theFashionSpot’s top picks from the Balmain x The Lion King collection:
#1 Cropped T-shirt with Sunset Print:
Cropped T-shirt with Sunset print. Round neck with ribbed trim. Short sleeves. Metallic sunset motif printed on the front. Contrasting vintage Balmain logo on the front. Woven Disney x Balmain: The Lion King label on the back. 100% cotton ($790.00).
#2 Leather Cargo Trousers with Straps:
Leather cargo trousers with straps. Fitted high waist. Waistband. Belt loops with long straps. Triple belt loop on the back. Zip and hook fastening under a placket. 2 side pockets with gussets, flaps and long straps. 2 slash back pockets with flaps. Ribbing and visible zips on the front. Ankle straps. Elastic and invisible zips at the bottom. Gold hardware. 100% lambskin leather ($4,590.00).
#3 1945 Soft Tote Bag with Enfant Précoce Print:
Soft tote bag in Enfant Précoce print. Grained calfskin with a two-tone all-over print by Enfant Précoce. Carry in the hand or wear on the shoulder. Metal Balmain logo. Adjustable side gussets, 3 press studs. Double handles in leather and chains interlaced with leather. Engraved eyelets. Magnetic clasp. Inside zipped pocket. Leather card pocket. Reinforced bottom. Metal bag feet. Gold hardware. 100% calfskin leather ($3,150.00).
#4 Sunset Hoodie:
Sunset hoodie. Relaxed fit. Round neckline. Adjustable hood with drawstring. Long sleeves. Tone-on-tone embroidered Disney logo on the sleeve. Metallic Sunset motif printed on the front. Contrasting vintage Balmain logo on the front. Kangaroo pocket. Engraved gold metal aglets and eyelets. Ribbed trim. 100% cotton ($1,090.00).
#5 Short Gold Bead-Embroidered Dress:
Short gold bead-embroidered dress. Fitted cut. Round neckline. Structured shoulders. Long sleeves with invisible zips. Visible gold metal zip fastening at the back. Balmain-engraved slider. Hand-embroidered. Satin lining. Main material: 90% viscose 9% polyamide 1% elastane ($8,600.00).
#6 Short Two-Tone Zebra Sequin Dress:
Short two-tone zebra sequin dress. Fitted cut. Round neckline. Structured shoulders. Long sleeves with invisible zips. Visible metal zip fastening on the back. Balmain-engraved slider. Satin lining. Main material: 66% polyamide 34% elastane ($8,000.00).
#7 Short Dress in Multi-Colored Rolled Knit:
Short dress in multicoloured rolled knit. Fitted cut. Plunging neckline with invisible tulle. Structured shoulders. Long sleeves. Visible gold metal zip fastening on the back with Balmain Paris-engraved slider. Ribbed trim. Main material: 81% viscose 17% polyester 2% polyamide ($5,750.00).
#8 Purse with Enfant Précoce Print:
Purse with Enfant Précoce print. Grained calfskin with a colourful all-over print by Enfant Précoce. Gold embossed Balmain Paris logo. Visible zip fastening, gold metal PB slider. Plain leather card pockets on the back. Disney and Balmain logos embossed on the back. Leather lining. 100% calfskin leather ($450.00).
#9 B-Buzz Dynasty Small Bag with Enfant Précoce Print:
B-Buzz Dynasty Small bag in Enfant Précoce print. Grained calfskin with a colourful all-over print by Enfant Précoce. Carry in the hand, on the shoulder or across the body. Leather handle, Balmain-engraved metal plaque. Detachable chain strap with engraved snap hooks. Flap with magnetic B clasp. Patch pocket on the back. Inside card pocket. Leather lining. Metal bag feet. Vintage gold hardware. 100% calfskin leather ($2,995.00).
