Disney goes punk in a new collection with Blackpink. The limited-edition apparel line, timed to the Kpop group’s record-breaking world tour, launched March 5 exclusively on Complex.com.
The capsule reimagines classic Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse imagery through a punk lens inspired by 1970s London style, with designs that channel the DIY aesthetics and rebellious attitude historically associated with the movement. Designed by the Bobby Kim, the creative director of Disney Consumer Products, the lineup graphic tees, sweatshirts, crop tops, tank tops, a tote bag and a fitted hat, all designed to fuse heritage Disney visuals with Blackpink’s signature edge.
Best of all, each purchase also comes with a collectible photocard featuring Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé or Lisa — or a group version — tapping into the highly coveted K-pop collectible culture that has long driven fan engagement and merchandise sales.
“This punk-inspired collection is all about expressing your individuality and challenging the status quo with confidence,” Kim said in a statement. “As a global pop-culture phenomenon, BLACKPINK’s fearless creativity and boundary-breaking style are at the heart of this capsule, making them the ideal creative force to kick off a high-impact series of collections with Complex.”
The launch also marks the first in a planned slate of apparel collaborations between Complex and Disney. Complex CEO Aaron Levant said the project grew out of his long-standing creative relationship with Kim, who has collaborated with Levant on projects for more than two decades.
“Bringing together BLACKPINK and Disney — two of the most influential global brands in entertainment — creates a powerful moment at the intersection of music, fashion and pop culture,” Levant said.
The BLACKPINK capsule collection will be available starting March 5 at 9 a.m. PT exclusively on Complex.com.
