Zara and Harry Lambert revisit Mickey & Friends in new Disney collaboration

Zara unveils a collaboration with London-based stylist Harry Lambert and Disney. The capsule collection resulting from this three-way partnership is titled “AW GEE! WOW” and includes menswear, womenswear and, for the first time, childrenswear.

This marks Zara’s third launch with Harry Lambert, who this autumn draws inspiration from “Mickey & Friends”, spotlighting characters such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Daisy, Donald and Goofy, who appear both overtly (with T-shirts printed with their faces) and through subtler nods (such as a white shirt with a collar shaped like Mickey Mouse’s unmistakable silhouette).

The collection will be available from Sept. 25 on Zara’s online store, as well as in selected stores. From Sept. 22, some pieces will be available in London at the Selfridges Corner Shop. In Tokyo (at Cranes 6142, Shibuya), a pop-up store will run from Sept. 25 to Oct. 3.

Retro style and Disney colors

The “AW GEE! WOW” capsule features vibrant colors typical of the Disney palette and favors retro, timeless designs that “draw directly from the signature style” of the “Mickey & Friends” characters, blended with Lambert’s creative universe. The result is a mix of exaggerated silhouettes, oversized buttons, varied textures, and, overall, a playful spirit throughout the collection, which includes pieces for everyday wear (loose-fitting T-shirts and warm jumpers) and others for special occasions (dresses with a satin finish or coordinated looks in faux fur). The collection also aims for a coordinated family styling effect.

“It’s been 30 years since I first met Mickey and his friends at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. It was a pivotal moment in my childhood, and my family and I returned many times to come together and be transported to a world of fantasy and fun,” said Lambert. “Disney encapsulates many happy memories for me, so it has been very exciting to work closely with them and find inspiration in these special guests to create my third collection for Zara,” the stylist added.

“Our partnership with Harry and Zara marks a bold and sophisticated evolution of ‘Mickey & Friends’. The collection combines the heritage of these beloved characters with modern design, offering a curated style that is iconic, playful and refreshingly contemporary,” said Sonia Samra, vice president of fashion, home and beauty at Disney Consumer Products.

The campaign accompanying the collection’s launch is inspired by a classic television game show, with Lambert as host and the Disney characters (in addition to the models) as guests. “Mickey & Friends weren’t the only VIP guests on set — Harry also brought along his family: his nephew, mother and father,” Zara noted in a statement. “I loved being able to share that same sense of wonder I had as a child with my nephew,” Lambert concluded.