French Artist Re-Draws 18 Disney Heroines In Beautiful Kimonos For Fun When She's Not Working As A Web Developer
With this kind of talent, it's hard to believe this is just a side project.
French web developer Karine Jamet turns her love of drawing, sumi-e, and kimono culture into something unexpectedly charming. In her spare time, she created a colorful series that reimagines Disney heroines in beautifully detailed kimonos, with each look echoing something from the character's original story.
Based in Marseille, Jamet shares her artwork through DeviantArt, Twitter, and her blog, where the project has drawn attention for its mix of pop culture and traditional Japanese style. The result is a playful set of portraits that feels both familiar and fresh.
Here are the 18 heroines she re-drew, and a few of them may surprise you.
1. Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty
Pink or blue, Aurora looks as beautiful as expected for being one of the classic princesses of our childhood.
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The details and designs that are effortlessly associated with Queen Elsa and Princess Anna from the first Frozen movie are exactly what make these two kimono designs some of the best in the series.
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There's no debating that this Little Mermaid-inspired kimono is perfect for Ariel.
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The series keeps getting more interesting with each new heroine.
4. Pocahontas
Could you imagine a more perfect design for the Native Princess?
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5. Princess Leia with C3PO from Star Wars
This design would even make Carrie Fisher proud!
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6. Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog
Tiana's lily pad-designed kimono is just too perfect for this groundbreaking princess.
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7. Esmeralda from The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda is a fan favorite among Disney heroines; her kimono and accessories perfectly suit her character design.
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A few of these designs really lean into the character details.
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8. Rapunzel from Tangled
We're obsessed with the touch of the lantern designs, and a nod to Pascal is not the sort of detail you can or should ignore.
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9. Belle from Beauty and the Beast
Belle's personal touches include a beastly design near the bottom of her kimono and large red flowers to symbolize the enchanted rose.
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10. Tinkerbell from Peter Pan
With a sparkling bow that gives the illusion of Tinkerbell's classic fairy wings, you're sure to adore this design.
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11. Maid Marian from Robin Hood
Everything that made Maid Marian a beloved character in Disney's retelling of the classic Robin Hood story is perfectly captured in this sweet kimono design.
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The playful mix of Disney and kimono style is doing a lot of the work here.
12. Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Do you see the seven dwarfs on Snow White's design? Of course, there had to be apples, too!
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13. Princess Jasmine from Aladdin
Jasmine's kimono design wouldn't be complete without Rajah and a lamp, would it?
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14. Giselle from Enchanted
The magic and allure of Giselle are perfectly captured in this lovely kimono designed for her.
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15. Alice from Alice in Wonderland
Little white rabbits and roses painted red make this design perfect for the ever-curious Alice.
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16. Mulan
This is by far one of the best designs in the series!
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17. Cinderella
Cinderella's iconic blue will always suit this classic princess.
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It is easy to see why this project caught so much attention.
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