Disney and Balmain celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Lion King

Disney x Balmain: The Lion King collection, an offering of ready-to-wear designs and accessories for men and women, finds inspiration in Africa’s artisanal traditions, while celebrating a new generation of African talents.

The collection is featured in a short film shot in South Africa by Somesuch director Femi Oladigbolu, which weaves together the collection’s designs, incredible scenery and the story of a Rousteing-led Balmain Army, composed of models from all across Africa, making its way toward a joyous homecoming celebration

Oladigbolu’s film will be presented as part of the July 5th Lion King In Concert evening at London’s Royal Albert Hall, featuring the Chineke! Orchestra.

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The collection is showcased in a short film directed by Femi Oladigbolu and produced by Disney in collaboration with Balmain. Shot at different locations in South Africa’s Western Cape province, the film seamlessly weaves together impressive natural beauty and the striking silhouettes, patterns and colours of the new collection, as it follows a Rousteing-led Balmain Army, composed of 30 models from all across Africa, making its way through stunning landscapes before arriving at a joyous homecoming celebration.

The film will be shown during the July 5th “Lion King In Concert” evening at London’s Royal Albert Hall, featuring the Chineke! Orchestra conducted by Sarah Hicks.

Oladigbolu’s film celebrates the power of community and, as Rousteing notes, it also underlines the guiding inspiration behind his designs for The Lion King Collection—an inspiration that he sums up in a short phrase: “by celebrating where we come from, we can clearly see where we are headed.”