# Contemporary Disney Princesses These Casual Disney Princesses Look Like Modern Day Teenagers By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casual-disney-princesses References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/98327-realistic-disney-princess-art-makes-your-faves-look-like-actual-humans-you-want-to-hang-out) & [bevsi.tumblr](http://bevsi.tumblr.com/post/122801137791/disney-doodles) Design student Bev Johnson draws casual [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1) princesses that look and dress like modern day teenagers. While the iconic Disney princesses have been rendered in many different forms, Johnson's drawings manage to make the famous characters seem down to earth and almost life-like. Johnson’s drawings perfectly capture the unique personality and style of each iconic Disney princess. With detailed facial expressions and intuitive body language, each princess displays human-like characteristics. Each character is also featured in contemporary clothing that draws subtle inspiration from their classic cartoon outfits. As Johnson explains, “I’ve seen a lot of Disney princess interpretations that were [high-fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throwback-collection) and I just wanted to draw my own casual version.” While the casual Disney princesses are less traditional than the original cartoons, each character retains their ironic features and distinct personality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Casual Disney Princesses:** Drawing casual versions of iconic Disney princesses to make them relatable to modern audiences - **Modern Day Teenagers:** Portraying Disney princesses as modern day teenagers through fashion and style - **Realistic Disney Princesses:** Creating drawings that make Disney princesses seem more lifelike and down to earth ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Opportunities for creating more relatable and modernized versions of beloved characters in movies, TV shows, and merchandise - **Fashion:** Designing contemporary clothing inspired by classic cartoon outfits for a nostalgic yet fashionable look - **Art:** Exploring creative interpretations of well-known characters to appeal to a wider audience ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md) - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-x-disney.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Sparkling Detailed Princess Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-girl-doll-1.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-enchanting-collection.md) - [Princess-Themed Lip Glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-glossy-lip.md)