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Fashion brands celebrate Mickey Mouse's 90th anniversary with capsule collections

other · 2026-05-04

Mickey Mouse, a beloved creation of Walt Disney, is reaching a milestone 90th birthday on November 18, 2018. The character originated during Disney's time at the Laugh-O-Gram Studio in Kansas City, prior to his move to Hollywood. To commemorate this anniversary, various fashion labels have collaborated with Disney to unveil exclusive capsule collections. Among these, Italian brand O'bag offers customizable EVA bags in multiple colors adorned with Mickey-themed designs. Other participating brands include Vans, Moa Master of Arts, Marcelo Burlon, and Swarovski. Notably, Vans debuted its Disney x Vans line on August 28, featuring unique artwork by renowned artists.

Key facts

  • Mickey Mouse created by Walt Disney on November 18, 1928.
  • Character inspired by a mouse in Disney's Laugh-O-Gram Studio in Kansas City.
  • 90th anniversary celebrated in 2018.
  • Multiple fashion brands launched capsule collections with Disney.
  • Italian brand O'bag created customizable bags with Mickey Mouse silhouettes.
  • Vans' Disney x Vans collection launched August 28, 2018.
  • Artists John Van Hamersveld, Mister Cartoon, Geoff McFetridge, Taka Hayashi contributed to Vans collection.
  • Brands include Moa Master of Arts, Original Marines, Iceberg, Liu Jo Uomo, Desigual, Marcelo Burlon, Intimissimi, Superga, Swarovski, Marc Jacobs, Opening Ceremony.

Entities

Artists

  • Walt Disney
  • John Van Hamersveld
  • Mister Cartoon
  • Geoff McFetridge
  • Taka Hayashi
  • Valentina Poli

Institutions

  • Disney
  • O'bag
  • Moa Master of Arts
  • Original Marines
  • Vans
  • Iceberg
  • Liu Jo Uomo
  • Desigual
  • Marcelo Burlon
  • Intimissimi
  • Superga
  • Swarovski
  • Marc Jacobs
  • Opening Ceremony
  • Laugh-O-Gram Studio
  • Artribune
  • LUISS
  • Ca' Foscari University of Venice

Locations

  • Kansas City
  • Hollywood
  • Italy
  • Venice
  • Rome

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