Move over Billie the dog! There's a new pup in town! Or 101 of them to be precise! Disney and Cath Kidston have announced the third installment of its brand collaboration, which will pay tribute to the 1960’s classic film; 101 Dalmatians. This collaboration follows the Winnie the Pooh and Mickey and Minnie collections which launched in 2016.
The new 101 Dalmations collection will see Pongo, Perdita and their puppies featured within four brand new Cath Kidston prints, incorporating artwork elements taken from some of the brand’s signature designs and will include sketches of Notting Hill townhouses in blush colours (see below), and of course, the classic monochrome spot print.
The 101 Dalmatians prints will be available on products across all of Cath Kidston’s categories: bags and accessories, homeware, kids, and fashion and will launch in Cath Kidston stores globally and online on 26 May. With a private VIP launch on 25th May. Below is a sneak peek of a few of the products in the collection.
Townhouse Dogs
In order to create a fine Townhouse Dogs pattern, Cath Kidston transformed the townhouse map of Notting Hill, with soft monochrome tones and original manuscripts of the "101 Dalmatians" with animations from the 1960s. The design also includes colourful pink roses, to create another classic pattern.
Puppies and Roses
In this series, Cath Kidston created a stylish pattern using eye-catching Dalmatian puppies amidst displays of floral roses. Cath Kidston's design team went back into the archives to find the roses pattern which is hand-painted with bright pink blooms and a flat texture with the cheeky puppies peeking out from between them.
Dalmatian Spot
The Dalmatian Spot pattern is hand-painted by the Cath Kidston design team. It shows the natural texture of the Dalmatian dog. Pongo, Perdita and their puppies are the focus of the pattern. There are a series of products in this print, including handbags, cosmetic bags, homeware and a kids collection.
Peekaboo Spot
Cath Kidston has taken inspiration from their classic Button Spot pattern and incorporated it into their new 101 spotted dog design. Peekaboo Spot will be available in handbags and accessories including lanyards and phone cases. These will be mainly black and white, coupled with a spotted Dalmatian puppy and Cath Kidston Button Spot pattern, forming a perfect combination. A pink and white colour-way will also be available for the younger Cath Kidston enthusiast. The series also includes high-grade leather products such as the fine oblique bag.
Images: Cath Kidston
