The pop-yellow hands let you see Mickey Mouse through time and, together with the flashy loop, add the fun to the minimalist monochrome design. Art gallery-inspired Mickey Mouse masterpieces fit for the wrist. SUOZ337 - MICKEY BLANC SUR NOIR - Swatch® United States Illustrated by Haring, Disney’s icon happily takes center stage on the dial of MICKEY BLANC SUR NOIR (SUOZ337). Those who fancy a more subtle Haring treatment, however, can check out the ‘Mickey Blanc Sur Noir’ (S$186) a neatly black offering with a portrait of Mickey on the dial, punctuated ever so slightly with skeletonised canary yellow hands and strap loop. The iconic black and white curved lines recreate Mickey Mouse in all his glory on ECLECTIC MICKEY (SUOZ336). ECLECTIC MICKEY Good luck checking the time without fleeing into the mesmerizing world of Keith Haring. Just as exuberant is the ‘Mouse Marinière’ (S$149), sheathed in red and white, inspired by the colours of Mickey’s shorts. Keith Haring ECLECTIC MICKEY Watch Size Title Watch size (mm): 41.00 Thickness (mm) 9.85 Height (mm) 47.40 Loading.
There is also a maxi version of the watch, priced at S$745. The ‘Eclectic Mickey’ (S$283), shows Mickey Mouse on the dial, as if from an encounter from a fevered acid dream, rendered in Haring’s famous black and white line drawing style.
The first was in 1986, when the artist designed four watches for the opening his Pop Shop in New York.Īt once familiar and whimsical, the three Disney Mickey Mouse X Keith Haring Swatch watches brim with fun and pop art-edginess.
In fact, this is the second Swatch collaboration with Keith Haring. Plastic box and instructions are included. Blog The Keith Haring Foundation Established by the artist in 1989, the Keith Haring Foundation perpetuates Harings artistic and philanthropic legacy through the preservation and circulation of his artwork and archives, and by providing grants to children in need and those affected by HIV/AIDS. New, never worn a new battery will be installed before shipping. This time, Swatch has commissioned the Keith Haring Studio for a collection of Mickey Mouse-themed tickers, depicting the iconic cartoon character with Haring’s trademark use of vibrant colours, repetitive lines and stylised shapes. 1985 Spring Summer Collection Vintage Swatch Watch Serpent GZ102. Instead, the brand that is the horological equivalent of a Top 10 pop smash hit has always also opted to do so with a bit of quirky and out-of-the-box ideas one of the most endearing – and enduring – being its collaboration with artists like Kiki Picasso and David LaChapelle. Adding movement and depth to the design, Haring’s illustration of Disney’s most famous character sits printed on the glass and creates a double-layered illusion with the white and red-striped dial on the back.Irresistible pop-art treatment from three giants of contemporary culture.Īlthough Swatch has never shied away from making watches with maximum mass appeal, it is certainly no opportunistic, bandwagon riding schmuck. “Inspired by the colours of Mickey’s iconic shorts, Mouse Marinière turns telling time into a pure moment of timeless joy. Fans will also be able to find the collection in select Swatch stores nationwide. The collection is currently available to browse online, however, at this time there is no option to purchase the watches. Thanks to the Disney and Keith Haring Studio collaboration, Swatch is bringing some Disney whimsy to their renowned timepieces.
Thank you.) Swatch Disney Mickey Mouse x Keith Haring Your purchase will support LaughingPlace by providing us a small commission, but will not affect your pricing or user experience. (Please note this article contains affiliate links. We’ve already had the pleasure of seeing collections from UNIQLO, Stance, Coach and now Swatch has joined in by releasing three designs for their signature watches. Ever since the first collaboration, back in 1986, Swatch and Keith Haring have been an iconic duo. As part of an ongoing collaboration throughout 2021, Disney and Keith Haring studio are presenting new Mickey Mouse collections featuring Haring’s interpretations of the Disney icon. Mickey Mouse X Keith Haring collection by Swatch Disney’s icon, Mickey Mouse, goes pop The Mickey Mouse X Keith Haring collection was inspired by the artist’s long-time passion for Disney’s Mickey Mouse.
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