Fossil Collaborates With Disney on Exclusive Collection of Watches, Leather Goods and Jewelry Inspired by Mickey Mouse

Disney continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary with collaborations; its latest is with Fossil. Unveiled Thursday, the collaboration features watches, jewelry and leather goods inspired by Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse, with the goal of embracing creativity, along with the history of design. A closer look at the Fossil X Disney collaboration. “With a shared core value of ingenuity and rich history rooted in design, Disney and Fossil are kindred spirits,” Melissa Lowenkron, the chief brand officer of Fossil, said in a statement. “Disney holds a special place in many people’s memories and within Fossil’s archives. We’re thrilled to launch the first part of our long-term collaboration, look forward to sharing more in the coming months and hope people enjoy collecting these unique and nostalgic pieces.” The Fossil X Disney ID plaque necklaces from the Fossil X Disney collaboration. The limited-edition sketch Disney Mickey Mouse watch ($395) nods to Walt Disney’s original Mickey Mouse illustration, with a dial that features handwritten notes from the original Walt Disney Animation Studio’s Mickey Mouse artwork. It’s mirrored to look like parchment paper from a sketchpad. According to Fossil, only 1,723 units of that watch will be sold globally, with the last two digits representing the year 1923, when

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