# Historically Accurate Disney Princesses The Princess Illustrations are Accurate Portrayals By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-01-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/princess-illustrations References: [themetapicture](http://themetapicture.com/disney-princesses-redesigned-with-historically-accurate-outfits/) & [shoomlah.deviantart](http://shoomlah.deviantart.com/) These [Disney Princess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-enchanting-collection) illustrations are transformed into their historically correct time period. DeviantART artist Claire Hummel depicts the beloved Disney Princesses in their accurate period costumes. For example, [Cinderella's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney) dress is based in the mid-1860s. Sleeping beauty is based on the year 1485, Ariel's dress is based on 1880s evening gown fashion, Bell's dress is based on 1770s French court fashion and [Maleficent's dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-villains-2) is based on early-to-mid 1400s. The Disney Princess illustrations indicates exactly what time period it is being depicted as. Claire's art is a work in progress and she loves to surprise people with what she will do next with the Disney princesses. Each drawing is done with such detail and precision. You can see a difference between these depicted drawings and the originals that Disney created. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 81% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Historical Accuracy in Character Design:** The trend of accurately depicting characters in their respective time periods creates opportunities for businesses to create historically accurate merchandise and experiences. - **Nostalgia and Throwback Fashion:** The trend of recreating fashion from different time periods can inspire businesses to create retro-inspired clothing lines and accessories. - **Artistic Remixing of Popular Characters:** The trend of transforming popular characters into new and unexpected versions opens up opportunities for artists to create unique and disruptive interpretations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of historical accuracy by designing and selling clothing inspired by different time periods. - **Merchandise and Collectibles:** The collectibles industry can create a niche market for historically accurate Disney Princess merchandise, appealing to both Disney fans and history enthusiasts. - **Digital Art and Illustration:** The digital art industry can explore the trend of remixing popular characters by commissioning artists to create unique interpretations of beloved characters for digital platforms or prints. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Sparkling Detailed Princess Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-girl-doll-1.md) - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-enchanting-collection.md) - [Cinematic Celebration Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-sleeping-beauty-aurora-doll.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md)