Fashion Historian Analyses Princess Peach | SKINS

Ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach is more than just a pretty vision in pink. SHOWstudio invited dress historian and curator Amy de la Haye to break down the Nintendo Mario Franchise protagonist’s costume, also known as a video game ‘skin’, in the context of fashion history. Established in November 2000, SHOWstudio is an award-winning fashion website, founded and directed by Nick Knight, that has defined the manner in which fashion is presented via the Internet. A pioneer of fashion film and live fashion broadcasting, SHOWstudio is now recognised as the leading force behind these mediums, offering a unique platform to nurture and encourage fashion to engage with moving image in the digital age. In its documentation of fashion and the arts, SHOWstudio has collaborated with pop culture icons and creatives including Tracey Emin, Lady Gaga, John Galliano, Kate Moss, Alexander McQueen, Charles Jeffrey, Gareth Pugh and many more. Visit SHOWstudio: http://showstudio.com/​ Explore our channel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showstudio Twitter: https://twitter.com/SHOWstudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHOWstudio Shop our selection of art and books: https://shop.showstudio.com/​ #fashion #princesspeach #nickknight