Move over Star Wars and make room for these Disney movie characters dressed up as the latest Storm Troopers. While you might assume that these Storm Troopers might be male, they've in fact been replaced with none other than the iconic Disney princesses.
The gender-bending role reversal is quite striking as the Storm Troopers costume is fitted to the curvaceous bodies of the princesses. The image is designed by artist Isaiah Stephens that has combined the words of Disney with Star Wars -- fitting as Disney now owns the rights to the Star Wars enterprise. The illustration showcases Mulan, Aurora, Mulan and Tiana walking across a hot desert letting their hair flow in the wind. This illustration exemplifies how pop culture characters are beginning to become more interchangeable as male and female genders are seen as fluid constructions.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Gender-bending Pop Culture
- There is an opportunity to create more gender-bending pop culture content as gender lines become more fluid, as exemplified by the Galactic Disney Princesses illustration.
- Mashup Art
- There is an opportunity to create more mashup art combining iconic pop culture franchises, such as Star Wars and Disney movies.
- Crossover Merchandise
- There is an opportunity to create merchandise that crosses over between different pop culture franchises and appeals to fans of both, such as Disney princesses dressed up as Storm Troopers.
Where This Applies
- Pop Culture Art
- The pop culture art industry can create more gender-bending mashups, such as Galactic Disney Princesses, to appeal to fans of different franchises.
- Licensed Merchandise
- The licensed merchandise industry can create crossover merchandise, such as Disney princesses dressed up as Storm Troopers, to generate more sales and appeal to fans of different franchises.
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can produce more gender-bending content, such as movies or TV shows, to appeal to audiences who want to see a variety of gender expressions and presentations.
