Disney princesses, iconic characters with classic fairytale stories, have time and time again been reimagined, recreated and refantasized online using their fundamental physical features and characteristics as a template. However, I have too frequently found these reimaginations to be predictable; base. With this, I have discovered my own desire for a more abstract, unsuspecting, yet still lovingly imagined representation. I have purposefully omitted photos of the original princesses to further enhance the imaginative experience. I present to you my princess cabbages.
- Belle
A delicate princess possessing a love of knowledge and adventure, this is Belle. Note the unfurling of her leaves, akin to the flowing shape of her dress. This cabbage has a flair for the dramatic, the wild, while still retaining a sophisticated modesty. No cabbage could do it better.
2. Ariel
This cabbage holds a tone of defiance, a certain captivating rebelliousness that aligns effortlessly with Ariel. She doesn’t like to play by the rules, as is detectable by this leafy freedom fighter. Both Ariel’s and this cabbages beauties are subtle, yet distinct and beloved.
3. Princess Tiana
Maybe this one is a bit too straight-forward, but the resemblance is too uncanny to not select this beauty. While Tiana’s lovely green dress functions as inspiration for this selection, it’s also this cabbage’s bold, unapologetic, and clearly driven attitude to carve out her own path. Both Tiana and this cabbage have my respect.
4. Mulan
Wisdom and sharp intuition is everything with Mulan, as is true for this cabbage. As one of our more, arguably the most fluid of princesses when it comes to gender expression, it’s important to recognize the tougher, slightly beaten exterior of this cabbage there to protect its soft, gentle heart. This cabbage and Mulan possess the dearest similarities of all our princesses.
I recognize the subjectivity of this list, and would love to hear feedback as to how my cabbage reimaginations line up with these princesses.
