Disney Princesses Creatively Reimagined as Modern-Day Millennials

 

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We’ve seen many creative Disney interpretations recently, including iconic princesses reimagined as empowered career women, Renaissance paintings, and even Game of Thrones characters. The timeless appeal of Disney princesses has also inspired the work of Kiev-based illustrator Daria Artemieva who shows how these fairytale characters would look like if they were modern-day millennials.

Snow White is seen taking a selfie, Cinderella is depicted enjoying a slice of pizza, and Pocahontas is illustrated at Coachella music festival. Each modern makeover still keeps each princess’s signature style and personality in mind though: in one image, Ariel (The Little Mermaid) wears her iconic seashell “bikini” over a white crop top, and in another, a modern Belle (Beauty and the Beast) wears denim overalls featuring an enchanted rose embroidery design.

Artemieva also illustrates iconic Disney couples living contemporary lives. Ariel and Prince Eric are seen kissing on a beach and Belle and “The Beast” are illustrated hanging out by their car. No matter the scenario, all of Artemieva’s digital illustrations always retain that charming Disney magic.

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Kiev-based illustrator Daria Artemieva reimagines Disney princesses as if they’re modern millennials.

 

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Each present-day princess wears contemporary outfits that pay homage to their signature style.

 

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The artist has even given some iconic Disney couples modern makeovers!

 

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All images via Daria Artemieva.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer and Video Editor at My Modern Met. She earned a BA in Fashion and Textile Design at the University of Ulster in Belfast. Originally from Northern Ireland, she lived in Berlin for many years, where she fostered a career in the arts, dabbling in everything from illustration and animation to music and ceramics. She now calls Edinburgh home, where she continues to work as a writer, illustrator, and ceramicist. Her ceramics, often combined with hand-painted animation frames, capture playful scenes that celebrate freedom and movement, and blend her passion for art with storytelling. Her illustrations have been featured in The Berliner Magazine as well as other print magazines and a poetry book.
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