Exclusive! 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Returns to Delight Fans
Loungefly introduces a new collection inspired by Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas', featuring a creepy Oogie Boogie mini backpack and a trio of bags honoring Jack Skellington and Sally. This release builds on the enduring popularity of the 1993 stop-motion classic, which continues to be a holiday favorite.
Loungefly is set for a busy close to the summer season, participating in D23 events and introducing various Disney merchandise, including new 'Beauty and the Beast' bags and mini backpacks inspired by 'Winnie-the-Pooh' and 'The Fox and the Hound'. Despite these commitments, the company is already gearing up for the spooky season, specifically with a new collection dedicated to Tim Burton's classic, 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'. This collection aims to expand Loungefly's extensive line of items from Halloween Town, launching in August.
Leading the new collection is a mini backpack featuring Oogie Boogie, designed as a 'bag of bugs' mirroring the villain himself. This creepy crawly mini backpack showcases Oogie's smile on its faux leather front flap, with intricate applique, embroidered, and printed details creating the illusion of worms, spiders, and other bugs emerging from its pouches. The interior boasts a colorful pattern of bugs and bats. Measuring 25 cm wide, 23 cm tall, and 11 cm deep, this mini backpack also glows in the dark and is priced at $90.
Following Oogie Boogie, Jack Skellington takes center stage with a trio of bags celebrating the Pumpkin King, his distinctive style, and his beloved Sally. One mini backpack depicts the iconic couple looking endearing under a starlit night, with Jack's dog Zero flying above. Its sleek polyurethane exterior is adorned with stars and celestial bodies against an off-white, black, and dark blue backdrop. A matching tote bag features Jack and Sally joyfully holding hands, with bats above them and the night sky detailing the sides; notably, this bag offers versatility by transforming between a backpack and a tote. Both the Jack and Sally mini backpack and the convertible tote are priced at $90. Completing the collection is a simple black Jack Skellington crossbody bag, crafted from pebble polyurethane and accented with metal hardware shaped like Jack's signature bat bowtie, available for $75.
Released in 1993, 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' has consistently grown in its status as a cherished holiday film. Its enduring popularity stems from its singular artistic vision, being the stop-motion directorial debut of Henry Selick, who infused his unique artistic flair with Tim Burton's dark yet whimsical style. The film's musical landscape was enriched by Danny Elfman, who also voiced Jack Skellington's singing parts, alongside a star-studded cast including Chris Sarandon and Catherine O'Hara. Beyond its charm, the movie offers a profound message about identity and the courage to find fulfillment beyond one's familiar boundaries. Despite its success, Tim Burton has expressed contentment with leaving 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' as a standalone film, believing its narrative is complete. The new Loungefly collection, celebrating this beloved classic, is now available for fans to acquire.