Little Mermaid

Ariel and Jasmine star in Disney princess pseudo-kimono line from Japanese fashion brand【Photos】

Clever design makes kids’ yukata easy to play in all summer long.

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Three iconic styles for three famous storybook heroines.

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The Disney Princess is now delighting a whole new group of fans.

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“I want to be part of your world too!” Thai cosplayer amazes internet as male Ariel 【Pics】

There ain’t nothing Little about this Mermaid.

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Bad Disney girls: Fan artist reimagines princesses as the seven deadly sins

While I was growing up, my family never got that involved in the discussion over whether the idolization of Disney princesses is a healthy thing or not. With three boys and no girls in the family, most of my parents’ time was instead channeled towards more immediate topics like telling their sons not to aim for the face during their regular battles in the backyard with their stockpiled arsenal of plastic battleaxes and broadswords.

As an adult, I can sort of understand both sides of the debate. On one hand, a little fantasizing seems harmless, and in and of itself, there’s nothing inherently wrong with little girls being drawn to such trappings of the princess lifestyle as a luxurious home and elegant clothes. On the other hand, criticisms about overemphasizing the value of comfort and beauty have some validity too, as if left unchecked those desires can turn into sloth and vanity.

As a matter of fact, one talented artist thinks Disney’s leading ladies make excellent stand-ins for all of the seven deadly sins.

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