Disney has been dishing out live-action remakes left and right, creating a whole new kind of buzz around their classic characters. And while that’s been going on, freelance artists have taken their own creative initiatives to dream up some of their own ideas.
These artists are reimagining Disney princesses into a more contemporary setting, giving them a modern makeover that is reminiscent of today’s pop culture looks. This is, no doubt, somewhat inspired by the Disney princess’s wardrobes in Wreck-It Ralph II. The modern garb became an instant hit with viewers, and people became eager to create their own custom modern Disney garb so that they too could feel like a princess.
Want even more ideas of how to look like a modern-day Disney princess? Check out these 10 incredible pieces of Disney princess fans art!
Beyonce Meets Moana
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYgGrP-HRk4/?igshid=128f0vo4fyeip
Now this is one way to recreate a Disney princess! Beyonce recently took on the role of Nala in the live-action remake. Since Nala isn’t technically a Disney princess (such a shameful realization), artist André Manguba shows us how we Beyonce would represent Moana. It is pretty fierce!
Modern Day Elsa
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm9GpfyFNAj/?igshid=ycmcwf426z2j
Jess Bernadette is a colorful digital artist who gives Elsa this gorgeous casual look. She still has the tell-tale signs of her original Disney look, like the glimmering top and the light blue hues, but the look is anything but juvenile.
Belle Woke Up Like This
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCOrEqHvL4q/?igshid=kgp8nwmv88qj
In his Disney princess #IWokeUpLikeThis collection, Isaiah K Stephens illustrates that even royalty has a hard time waking up in the morning. His modern Belle art is one of his more liberating pieces that all girls can relate to.
Beach Day Ariel
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXVr5-qDq1H/?igshid=nsku7k1jjzmr
This artwork is spot on if you think of what an actual 16-year-old Ariel would wear to the beach in 2019. Fernanda Suarez is well known for their modern-day Disney princess art and there is a full collection on their Instagram portfolio.
Innocent Snow White
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgjp-Y8FZ6C/?igshid=oo92x0lkh3qn
Karina Yordanova is a digital brush artist. Her depiction of this classic Snow White stays true to her original colors, but gives her an outfit that is typical garb for girls in today’s atmosphere.
Modern Day Pocahontas
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlIqR4xA_gq/?igshid=zbgiwtv1xx02
It’s interesting to see Disney princesses in this new light through the vision of these talented arts. Natalia is a Ukranian digital artist who gives Pocahontas and a bevy of other Disney princesses this contemporary edge.
2019 Anna
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUDG9W4jmzS/?igshid=mvab17ahq2r3
How adorable is Anna in this blue and purple outfit? It’s much more telling of today’s culture, and we like how Jenn threw in the original design for comparison!
VS Sleeping Beauty
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzBngm8JFIP/?igshid=1s81nktwyw0lo
Aurora looks like a powerhouse in the art piece done by Armand Mehidri. He’s a fashion illustrator who frequently recreates Disney princesses on the fashion runway.
Daria Art
https://www.instagram.com/p/BisRw3xnPV0/?igshid=1lsmu6b98t028
Daria art became first on the scene to drum up a collection of modern Disney princess artwork. Here is another sleeping beauty image. Doesn’t it make you want your own “Love to sleep” t-shirt?
Spider Rapunzel
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNcBjYbgdWo/
Robby Cook is a 2D animator who’s Disney princess art is a bit more adventurous. With all of the hype around Marvel films these days, he came up with the idea to incorporate Disney princesses like Rapunzel into a superhero all on her own (well— as a mashup with Spidergwen).
