Skins in the Game: The Radical World of Video Game Fashion

Explores the evolution of fashion in video games from the origin of Mario to recent partnerships by luxury brands to create in-game skins.

Did you know that Mario's iconic overall look was born out of necessity due to the limitations of 8-bit animation? Or that Link, the hero of 1986's Legend of Zelda, utilized a Peter Pan-esque design to add a sense of familiarity for those who had grown up with the Walt Disney film? As gaming has grown, so has the importance of its fashion. With today's u...