Gillette has released a range of Animal Crossing designs to promote body-positivity in the game.
A closer look at some of the summer styles I created with @GiletteVenus, to carry on the inspiring spirit of their #MySkinMyWay campaign, helping women everywhere feel comfortable in their own skin! See the entire Skinclusive Summer Line, link in bio #Ad #ACNHDesign pic.twitter.com/O3vszfrmme
— nicole acnh fashion (@acnhfashion) August 4, 2020
“Every woman deserves to feel represented and beautiful in her own skin. Everywhere,” said the company in the announcement. “Which is why we created our NEW Animal Crossing Fashion Line designed for players who want to replicate the look of their IRL skin within the game.” The Skinclusive Summer Line includes swimsuits and summery fashion with nevi, wrinkles, cellulite acne, eczema, vitiligo, and more. All in all, there are 264 designs across 19 skin types, created with the 8 in-game skin tones.
These have been created in collaboration with Nicole Cuddihy, also known as acnhfashion on Twitter. “While momentum for diversity in design is building, there are many areas where progress feels slow,” explained Cuddihy. “Why can I add scars and wrinkles to elven warriors or outlaws, but not characters in less combat-driven games? This lookbook aims to counter those conventions.” These designs are accessible through the Custom Design Portal in the Able Sisters shop, as long as the player has a Switch Online subscription.
The care, effort, and dedication that has gone into these designs is brilliant, and the messaging is unfailingly uplifting. I’ll definitely be downloading the Acne Angel design for my own character.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is out now for Nintendo Switch.
