• Givenchy has collaborated with Disney to create a limited-edition capsule collection starring the beloved characters from the 1961 animated film '101 Dalmatians'. All photos: Givenchy
    Givenchy has collaborated with Disney to create a limited-edition capsule collection starring the beloved characters from the 1961 animated film '101 Dalmatians'. All photos: Givenchy
  • The new capsule features ready-to-wear, accessories and jewellery
    The new capsule features ready-to-wear, accessories and jewellery
  • This is the second time the two brands have collaborated.
    This is the second time the two brands have collaborated.
  • There are pieces for women and men.
    There are pieces for women and men.
  • Pongo and Perdita sport G-Lock collars.
    Pongo and Perdita sport G-Lock collars.
  • A stern-looking Pongo stares out from a men's jacket.
    A stern-looking Pongo stares out from a men's jacket.
  • The Disney castle appears on a sweatshirt.
    The Disney castle appears on a sweatshirt.

Disney's famed Dalmatians get a Givenchy makeover in new capsule collection


Selina Denman
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Disney has teamed up with Givenchy to give everyone’s favourite spotty pups a high-fashion makeover.

For the second chapter in its long-term collaboration with Disney, Givenchy has created a limited-edition capsule collection starring the beloved characters from the 1961 animated film 101 Dalmatians.

Designed by Givenchy’s creative director Matthew M Williams in close collaboration with Disney, the capsule imagines Pongo, Perdita and their pups setting out on an adventure across Paris. Dalmatian puppies frolic about on Givenchy's 4G emblem or romp over the balconies of the Hotel de Caraman, the brand's address on Avenue George V.

Cruella De Vil is also in town, sweeping through Paris's Golden Triangle with shopping bags over her arms, hopefully devoid of any fur coats.

Pieces for women and men include ready-to-wear, bags, shoes, small leather accessories and fashion jewellery. For women, there are fun separates in light pink, black and white; a T-shirt with puppies clambering through the Givenchy logo; and a black-and-white varsity jacket bearing a charming portrait of Perdita wearing a G-Lock collar.

For men, a stern-looking Pongo, also sporting a G-Lock collar, appears on separates with black or white spots, or on tailored black suiting. Meanwhile, ripped and repaired denim pieces feature Dalmatian-like black spots.

There are also wallets, card holders and caps printed with puppy motifs; bob hats; a Pongo cross-body bag; and a black backpack with a castle silhouette. Women's footwear— from slides to high and low-tops— feature Perdita and her pups intermingled with the the 4G emblem, while heart-shaped rings, earrings and pendants reference the universal themes of love and loyalty.

A stern-looking Pongo stares out from a men's jacket. Photo: Givenchy
A stern-looking Pongo stares out from a men's jacket. Photo: Givenchy

Prices for the Disney x Givenchy 101 Dalmatians collection range from € 390 ($407) to €3,990 for ready-to-wear, €220 to €1,590 for accessories, and €320 to €550 for jewellery.

To bring the collection to life, Givenchy worked alongside Disney experts to create a short animated video featuring the playful pups on a fanciful adventure through the streets of Paris, with a cameo by supermodel Kate Moss.

“To have the opportunity to tell a story and create new animation with the characters from 101 Dalmatians, through the imaginative and playful lens of the house of Givenchy, was an absolute dream," says Eric Goldberg, the renowned Disney director and 2D animator who oversaw the animated video.

"It was a true delight to collaborate with such talented creators to bring these beloved characters back to life in such a unique way."

Adidas and Dubai's Ravi Restaurant team up to unveil new shoes - in pictures

  • Adidas x Ravi Restaurant trainers on sale at adidas's flagship store in The Dubai Mall. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Adidas x Ravi Restaurant trainers on sale at adidas's flagship store in The Dubai Mall. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The queue started at 4am in The Dubai Mall store. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The queue started at 4am in The Dubai Mall store. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Saud Sattar with one of the first pairs. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Saud Sattar with one of the first pairs. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A range of merchandise on display. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A range of merchandise on display. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • People buying several pairs each. Antonie Robertson / The National
    People buying several pairs each. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Face masks and paper hats on display. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Face masks and paper hats on display. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Adidas x Ravi Restaurant trainers launch day in The Dubai Mall. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Adidas x Ravi Restaurant trainers launch day in The Dubai Mall. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The shoe is part of an international collaboration with restaurants. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The shoe is part of an international collaboration with restaurants. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The 'takeaway' shoebox. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The 'takeaway' shoebox. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A limited number of pairs on sale for Dh549 a pop. Sarah Maisey / The National
    A limited number of pairs on sale for Dh549 a pop. Sarah Maisey / The National
  • Queues build at the adidas store in The Dubai Mall. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Queues build at the adidas store in The Dubai Mall. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Adidas x Ravi Restaurant trainers being snapped up by eager fans. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Adidas x Ravi Restaurant trainers being snapped up by eager fans. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The shoes were sold in stores and online. Sarah Maisey / The National
    The shoes were sold in stores and online. Sarah Maisey / The National
  • Retail staff donned the same outfits as their Ravi Restaurant counterparts. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Retail staff donned the same outfits as their Ravi Restaurant counterparts. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The collaboration took 18 months to set up. Sarah Maisey / The National
    The collaboration took 18 months to set up. Sarah Maisey / The National
  • Tooshank Sharma stood in line from 4am to get his shoes. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Tooshank Sharma stood in line from 4am to get his shoes. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The adidas store decked out like a replica Ravi Restaurant. Sarah Maisey / The National
    The adidas store decked out like a replica Ravi Restaurant. Sarah Maisey / The National
  • Saud Sattar with one of the first pairs. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Saud Sattar with one of the first pairs. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A Ravi-branded tuk-tuk on display. Sarah Maisey / The National
    A Ravi-branded tuk-tuk on display. Sarah Maisey / The National
  • The collaboration created a huge buzz among "sneakerheads". Antonie Robertson / The National
    The collaboration created a huge buzz among "sneakerheads". Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The first Ravi Restaurant opened in Satwa. Sarah Maisey / The National
    The first Ravi Restaurant opened in Satwa. Sarah Maisey / The National
  • Ravi Restaurant serves authentic Pakistani food. Sarah Maisey / The National
    Ravi Restaurant serves authentic Pakistani food. Sarah Maisey / The National
  • Lines of shoppers wait to get into the adidas store in The Dubai Mall. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Lines of shoppers wait to get into the adidas store in The Dubai Mall. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The shoes were limited to five pairs per person. Sarah Maisey / The National
    The shoes were limited to five pairs per person. Sarah Maisey / The National
  • Themed cushions. Sarah Maisey / The National
    Themed cushions. Sarah Maisey / The National
  • Shoppers queue to snap up the one-off shoes. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Shoppers queue to snap up the one-off shoes. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The collaboration is part of a global campaign with 11 restaurants involved. Sarah Maisey / The National
    The collaboration is part of a global campaign with 11 restaurants involved. Sarah Maisey / The National
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Route 1: bank transfer

The UAE bank charged Dh152.25 for the Dh20,000 transfer. On top of that, their exchange rate margin added a difference of around Dh415, compared with the mid-market rate.

Total cost: Dh567.25 - around 2.9 per cent of the total amount

Total received: €4,670.30 

Route 2: online platform

The UAE bank’s charge for sending Dh20,000 to a UK dirham-denominated account was Dh2.10. The exchange rate margin cost was Dh60, plus a Dh12 fee.

Total cost: Dh74.10, around 0.4 per cent of the transaction

Total received: €4,756

The UAE bank transfer was far quicker – around two to three working days, while the online platform took around four to five days, but was considerably cheaper. In the online platform transfer, the funds were also exposed to currency risk during the period it took for them to arrive.

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Jordan

Dh212

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Cambodia

Dh478

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AED 295

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