An artist imagines what Disney princesses would wear if they lived in different decades, from the 1910s to the 2000s

Amanda KrauseJun 24, 2020, 03:32 IST

Cinderella wearing a flapper dress, gloves, and headband, as drawn by Amit Naftali.Amit Naftali

Amit Naftali is a 20-year-old artist based in Israel who has been illustrating Disney characters since his childhood.
For the past two years, he's been working on a series in which he illustrates what Disney princesses might wear if they lived in different decades.
Cinderella, for example, might have worn a flapper dress in the 1920s, and Pocahontas in the '70s might have donned bell-bottoms.
Speaking to Insider, Naftali said he's inspired by other artists, vintage fashion, and the original outfits of each princess.

The outfits worn by Disney princesses are often as iconic as the characters themselves. So what would happen if each of their stories took place in a different decade, leading the princesses to wear something entirely different?

Artist Amit Naftali has wondered that himself — and he's even illustrated examples. The Israel-based freelance illustrator has been drawing Disney characters since his childhood, and has now expanded his craft to draw musicians as well.

Insider recently spoke with the artist about his work, and what inspired him to draw Disney princesses in outfits that reflect the fashion of different decades.

Amit Naftali told Insider he's been drawing Disney characters since the first time he "could hold a pencil."

Amit Naftali drew Snow White dressed in 1910s attire as part of his series. Amit Naftali

Back in 2018, the artist became inspired to draw Disney princesses dressed in outfits that reflected decades between 1910 and the 2000s.

Cinderella wearing a flapper dress, gloves, and headband, as drawn by Amit Naftali. Amit Naftali

Naftali began his creative process by first writing down the order of release dates for each princess movie.

In the 1930s, Aurora might have worn a pink or blue evening gown, according to Naftali. Amit Naftali

The artist told Insider that it took "tons and tons of research" to start drawing the pieces in his series.

Alongside Ariel's 1940s-inspired dress, Naftali drew seashell-shaped earrings. Amit Naftali

When asked if he has a favorite piece amongst the art he's created, Naftali said "it's a tie between Belle and Jasmine."

Just like in "Beauty and the Beast," Naftali's version of Belle wears a yellow gown. Amit Naftali

However, Naftali's take on Jasmine did cause some controversy amongst his fans.

Jasmine could have worn a patterned minidress with a beehive hairstyle in the '60s. Amit Naftali

Whereas many princesses are limited to gowns and simple dresses throughout Disney movies, Naftali draws them wearing everything from crop tops to bell-bottoms.

Like she does in the 1995 film, Pocahontas wears a mix of blue and brown shades. Amit Naftali

Naftali's most recent drawings honor the '80s, '90s, and early 2000s, and he has plans for one more illustration.

Of course, Mulan would likely wear shoulder pads and a statement necklace in the '80s. Amit Naftali

Naftali says he hasn't considered drawing numerous outfits for each decade.

Tiana might wear denim-on-denim with fresh sneakers in the '90s. Amit Naftali

In addition to Disney princesses, Naftali also illustrates musicians.

Naftali drew Rapunzel with both long and short hair, just like in Disney's movie. Amit Naftali

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