From first glance, I was a bit "meh" on this ReFantazio installment - the Medieval aesthetic popped out the most from the game cover art, so I wasn't sure I'd be very interested. But after doing some research, I will admit I'm a bit more curious about what the game has to offer. Especially considering the accolades from the 2024 Game Awards.
Upon further inspection, there is more style to the game than just Medieval or Victorian, which both feel a little cliche after being done so many times over the decades. There is tangible mid-20th-century, as well as contemporary, style influence in the fashion that piqued my interest more than expected. The 1960s have reported for duty, and it was a treat seeing how many of the characters align with it - along with learning some additional fun facts about textiles and trends from that decade.
0:00:00 - Intro/Setup
0:01:14 - Top 5 Facts / Context
0:04:25 - Metaphor Style in General
0:07:20 - Fashion Designer Parallels
0:10:00 - Character Style/Outfit Analysis
0:20:33 - Outro