Princess Peach Fashion: An Emerging Icon
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- čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
- With my recent content revolving around dissecting character fashion and design, I had to dedicate a video to Princess Peach (Toadstool).
In this video, I go into some of Peach's earliest design development - between Super Mario Bros. NES, and her 3D refinement in Super Mario 64 and beyond (including Party, Kart and Smash).
Then I review some variations in her outfits throughout some late 90s/early 2000s sports game and Super Mario Sundhine.
And finally reach a point in Super Mario Odyssey, highlighting how the wide range of Peach's fashion assert her as an icon and highly beloved character.
0:00:00 - Intro/Agenda
0:01:06 - The Formation of a Princess
0:03:05 - Dressing for the Occasion
0:05:06 - A New Dimension of Style
0:06:35 - Conclusion - Jak na to + styl
Good to know one of my favorite Mario character is a fashion icon
Yes indeed 👑🍑
Seriously astonished by the quality of this video. For someone like me who doesn't venture into fashion youtube, I found your videos really enjoyable and entertaining. Keep it up!
Such great early feedback - thanks for appreciating the effort and quality. I'm enjoying making them and looking forward to more 👨🏽💻🙌🏽
"it's the range for me" i died, loved it
Lol - she's giving us full spectrum style
I'm enamored by Peach in the first Mario Strikers, it just feels so different (in a good way) to see her with an outfit that shows more skin considering she was mostly into dresses up to that point. The black clothes from Odyssey are also very striking for very similar reasons, really like those.
Literally exactly how I feel. She's always been a favorite character of mine - and it's nice to see her represented in new and really cool ways
I just discovered your channel through the jojo video and I think you found yourself a niche by combining your fashion sense with 'nerd culture'
Great presentation throughout I usually don't care much for fashion but this is just interesting because of the overlap of interests
More people have been saying this is a good niche - I'm so thankful I stumbled upon this concept. I'm glad folks are having as good a time watching the video as I have making them
It's a niche I didn't even knew I was part of.
I loved how you focused on Princess Peach's independence as a character shown through her fashion. As a character, she is often underwritten in the narrative of the games, which is a shame. The fact is most of the characters of the franchise are very one dimensional avatars for the player. That said, when she does take the stage, her being a fashion statement is a way for the player to make a statement too, and I love that.
Yeeesss - you 100% get it! You captured the essence of what I was trying to express here perfectly. Really hoping that Peach can get more opportunities to shine in future games (as well as Toad tbh, because I love him/them too)!
I hope she keeps developing because most of the stuff I like about her like her designs is the things that came as a result of evolving from her original basic damsel in distress role. Hopefully character such as Daisy will get similar evolutions.
I feel the exact same way - her and daisy definitely deserve more 🙏🏽
Another great video X!
Sadly, while Peach was undergoing a glow up from just a 'damsel in distress' to becoming one of video game history's most recognizable female character; left with her a character burrowing her design that was created out of necessity in the past and left to the dust: Daisy.
It sucks to see that the limelight is only big enough to fit one (or in rare cases, two) female 'supporting character' when they've shown time and time again that they can bring back older characters and re-imagines them slightly to fit any art direction that the Super Mario franchise is going for, especially with Odyssey 'pseudo-realism' and beyond.
Which makes Peach's different outfits for different locales in Odyssey feel like a true expression of her character - as her core design has been fully realized as early as 1990s in Super Mario World but was never given the opportunity to shine in the core franchise.
Talking about different characters and i'll get back to Daisy in a moment:
While Pauline's 'cocktail' design stayed relatively the same, it's undeniable they pushed the femme fatale that's never really seen before from official sources, as she was designed to be 'another' damsel in distress for Mario to rescue. They also gave her a sleek alternative, business oriented outfit befitting her new role as a mayor.
While Rosalina was absent in Odyssey, she's been in more mainline AND spin-off games than either of them in the recent years, despite being the newest addition.
You can see their creative dichotomy the most in their costume designs in the Mario Kart Tour outfits
and then there's Daisy.
An unfortunate case of "copying a style without owning it" - I would even say the style is deliberately forced on her.
If i had to put it in different words; it's taking heavy inspiration without considering and incorperating your personality and identity.
It's very disheartening to see that the little/much character that we've seen from her (through spin-off games animation, short dialogue, voice clips etc.) seldomly or almost never reflects her bold, abrasive personality in her choice of clothing and the way she presents herself. I'd often see people call her a tomboy because of that.
I hope someday, she isn't just a shadow to Peach's success and we'll see her own glow up in the future.
Also as a sidenote - Daisy's skin tone has lightened up over the years since her inception
Thank you - love your detailed insights and perspective on the female representation. I definitely feel like Daisy is underrated - she deserves more originality out into future designs for sure.
It's funny how the girls with the lightest hair and eyes (Peach and rosalina) get pushed the most - feels like it has to do with beauty standards. Which if true, is a bit unfortunate.
May make a video exploring that - as you presented some interesting points that do relate to style evolution and standards
absolutely dying over how you make it seem like she's aware of and in control of her design choices
i dont know why but it's just so fucking funny, and thats not a bad thing. liked
Lol - yeah, idk why I personified her sooo much. I think just because it really helps convey a bit more, the journey and growth she underwent.
One thing I especially love concerning Peach is how she's handled in Smash. You end up seeing so much more of that "Elegant, regal, gentle but not afraid to scrap" energy that her Strikers depiction has.
When shes just existing, shes pretty and cute and she dances and sings and solves her problems with tea and a firm scolding but the moment the fight is on, she is absolutely unshakable in her confidence.
She uses everything at her disposal as a weapon from her parasol to her sporting equipment and she does it with class and elegance. Even her sacred crown finds utility as a set of brass knuckles, which is still my absolute favorite Peach "thing" ever. She just reaches up, lays out a haymaker and its right back in its place before you even realize its gone. It shows that her greatest weapon is herself.
The totality of her identity is all that she needs, which is often a design principal when making Smash iterations of characters.
You totally get it - I wish more people saw just how badasz she is. Literally so much range/growth in her character. I sincerely hope that as the Super Mario franchise continues to evolve - she can get more opportunities to shine ✨️
I adore her fire peach dress. I think the colors are so stunning! Her odyssey black outfit and swimsuit, and the Mario kart suit are peak for me as well. Just so cute. Love your videos!! And your outfits are always great too :)
Totally agreed on your points. And thank you!
My favorite peach outfit is definitely her debut melee outfit the corset addition to her dress was a serve cinching her waist even tighter and elongating her body where her normal dress doesn’t have the corset visible and always makes her a little more short
Thank you so much for covering this queen icon!!! She is so stunning! I loved how you went through the history and were able to break down her iconic looks. Looking forward to more!!!
Glad you enjoyed the video. Definitely had to spotlight one of my all-time favorite characters 🙌🏽
Great video! Mario's supporting cast are all such interesting examples of characterization by small details.
Thank you - very much agreed!
i like this format too.
especially re-examine character growth and expression via fashion.
Glad you appreciate the format
Her Sunshine outfit is my favorite.
One of my favorites too 🕺🏽
Omg just saw this video on my recommended, and never expected to walk out of this video with a whole new appreciation of Princess Peach, and fashion in games! Great job on your videos!
Yay - love to hear it. So glad the video made an impact
omg your outfit is so cute the pink belt is so adorable and the pearl necklace just cleanly ties everything together without making it too crowded. just came across your videos and i can't wait to see more content :)
Really appreciate the support - I'm finally getting back in the groove
You keep on making videos at this high level of quality, and we’re gonna end up seeing you at the Met Gala someday. I really believe it!
Wow - can't believe I missed this comment. So kind - thanks for such optimistic feedback
i feel like i've stumbled onto content that was made directly for me XD thanks for sharing your vision and sensibilities--looking forward to seeing what you come up with next!
thanks for watching! glad you like the content
your way with words is so captivating! would love for you to explain the rest of your favorite characters' fits!
Thanks for being engaged with my message :)
My god your channel is awesome! Love how you parallel character development and their style
Thanks!
im liking these modern media fashion analyses X!
Thank you so much!
Happened to find this channel through your Guilty Gear video. Went through and watched a lot of your videos, I've learned so much about fashion from your vids! Thanks for the introduction!
Great feedback - thanks for watching the content
Glad to see the algoritm givin good creators some light, keep up the good work!
Thanks Henrique 👍🏽
This video was so interesting and I'm so glad I decided to investigate more of your channel when your JoJo videos came up in my algorithm. Omw to become a super fan!
Awesome! Thank you! Appreciate you giving the content a chance :)
Love your videos. Exited to see more!
Definitely more to come 🕺🏽
Awesome videos! I really hope to see more of these in the future!
Thank you - most definitely
I absolutely loved your Jojo video and I'm glad to see such a great follow up. Thank you for making such great content! Keep it up!
Thanks for the awesome encouragement 😊🙏🏽
Im so glad CZcams recommend to me your videos, these are so entertaining
Glad you like them!
this is such a fun video i love it
Awesome - thank you 😊
The opening summary in ur vids is amazing every essayist type youtuber should do it ❤
I'm glad someone appreciates it. It helps me structure my own thoughts so my videos aren't all over the place 🙃
Well done video
Thank you 🙌🏽
I've never seen Peach's Odyssey outfits, they're super cute! Thank you for making this video, its a very interesting topic.
No prob - thanks for watching 😊
Oh I LOOOOVE THISSS
Yay - good to hear
personal favorite game featuring peach is Mario + Rabbids. fun game especially the sequel. plus you definitely see her more of a protector then a princess.
Loved it
Thank you
I would love to hear a follow-up on your thoughts now that Princess Peach: Showtime is a thing considering fasion and theater and costumes were the main focal points of the design in that game.
I would love to see your look into Samus from the Metroid series! Probably a shorter video, but I think power armor can be fashion too 😌
I loved this video
Much appreciated
Actually such a good video
Thank you!
@@XDF Jojo vid got recommended and I've been loving the vids!
Mario kart Peach is the best for me
She's definitely serving
I also like your suggestions for peach 🍑 to 😊
Thank you
There is an aesthetic I've always loved but never had the knowledge to articulate it accurately and put a name to it. Characters like Princess Peach, Penelope Pitstop and (multiple versions) of Barbie. What would you call this aesthetic? Some have said "token girl", but I feel like there's so much more to it than that. It's the archetype that trickled down to give us Regina George and Sharpay Evans.
I would say she's an "It Girl" - when someone has such strong, intense appeal or flair - they just have "It" - ya know?
we love girlbosses but we also love feminine girlies, peach is a great example of how beloved a female character can be so loved even when her personality is not considered as the strongest in videogames, and i'm glad they're experimenting more with her in latest years
Yes - I completely agree 👍🏽
You know have a much bigger section with her game mechanics.
Word - I noticed some of her new looks recently. I may have to revisit
Real af
100% 👌🏽
Peach will always be famous
Period
You look very nice in pink 🩷 looks good on you ❤️
So kind - much appreciated
Just found you today :D
Awesome
Can you do more game and anime videos please ?
Yep - as long the fashion/character is interesting to me