# Ethnically Swapped Princesses These Disney Character Swaps Flip the Princesses' Nationalities By M | Published 2014-05-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-character References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/keelyflaherty/these-disney-princesses-reimagined-as-different-ethnicities) & [lettherebedoodles.tumblr](http://lettherebedoodles.tumblr.com/) If you'eve ever wondered what your favorite [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-girl-doll-1) character would look like if it had a different nationality, the 'LetThereBeDoodles' Tumblr blog creatively uses Photoshop to flip the ethnicity of several iconic Disney princesses. While Disney has released some of the best kid's films, many of the princesses tend to share the same skin tone, body shape and overall look. 'LetThereBeDoodles' cleverly switches up the ethnicity of several cult favorite Disney princesses from Ariel to Belle. To create these nationality-swapped princesses, 'LetThereBeDoodles' switched up the skin tone, hair texture, eye color, face shape and costume of each princess. Some notable differences include Aurora given cornrows and dark skin, Megara transformed into Cleopatra and Cinderella transformed into a Chinese Geisha. These ethnically swapped princesses put [diversity in the forefront](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katseye-and-monster-high) of the Disney films. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ethnic Character Swaps:** The trend of swapping the ethnicities of popular characters offers an opportunity for creative storytelling and representation in various forms of media. - **Diverse Representation:** The focus on diverse representation in beloved characters presents opportunities for businesses to create inclusive merchandise, products, and experiences. - **Ethnicity-bending Art:** The rise of ethnicity-bending art showcases the power of visual storytelling and challenges societal norms surrounding representation. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry has the chance to incorporate ethnic character swaps in movies, TV shows, and books to diversify narratives and engage global audiences. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage the popularity of ethnically swapped princesses to create inclusive clothing lines and collaborations that celebrate diversity. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the trend of ethnicity-bending art to create thought-provoking and visually captivating pieces that challenge perspectives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sparkling Detailed Princess Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-girl-doll-1.md) - [Princess-Themed Lip Glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-glossy-lip.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-enchanting-collection.md) - [Film-Resembling Mermaid Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-mermaid-doll.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md) - [Inclusivity-Focused Media Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagine-tomorrow.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md)