Pokemon Fashion: Unova Leader / Trainer Style Analysis

When a region is based on one of the most stylish cities in the world - you know you're in for a some outstanding fashion. Took me long enough to review the Black and White games - but I am confident it is well worth the wait.

These trainers, gym leaders and elite four members have some of the best style I have seen out of the entire Pokemon series/franchise. Effortlessly fashionable and great coordination with the typing themes. Top tier.

We also visit the Blueberry Academy/BB League as part of the Scarlet/Violet Indigo Disk DLC. While perhaps not as stylish as the central Unova crew - those folks are also serving some style.

0:00:00 - Intro/Setup
0:02:29 - Player / Rival Style Analysis
0:05:48 - Gym Leader Style Analysis
0:14:21 - Elite Four Style Analysis
0:19:55 - Blueberry Academy Field Trip
0:24:56 - Conclusion

Characters Featured:

Hilbert, Hilda, Nate, Rosa, Bianca, Hugh, Cilan, Chili, Cress, Lenora, Cheren, Roxie, Burgh, Elesa, Clay, Skyla, Brycen, Drayden, Marlon, Shauntal, Marshal, Grimsley, Caitlin, Alder, Iris, Crispin, Amarys, Lacey, Drayton, Kieran, Perrin, Briar, Cyrano

[InevitableVitare]

I'm not surprised you missed it, but Caitlin actually has another appearance as the head of the Battle Castle in Generation IV. She has her valet battle on her behalf in that, which is why you probably didn't notice. And of course, she does pre-date Fairy type, hence the mixed aesthetic.

[hugofonseca]

Some notes about Clay's design. It's not told well in the EN versions of the game, but he is Japanese (and that is also why his ancestor appears in Pokémon legends), and apparently he is based on the stereotype of Japanese people moving to other countries and trying to fit in. So his design/personality is actually Japanese office worker + plus person who is trying to look very American lol. It's pretty interesting.

[ScienceProject]

I love the term "body confidence" to refer to a more revealing outfit. It's such a classy and stylish way to describe it!

[deepseamuse]

Unova to me really felt like the generation where Game Freak really developed their own style, especially when it came to human characters. We had some neat designs in earlier games too, but for the most part they were a lot more simple and grounded. Not bad by any means, but with a handful of exceptions it was a lot more of the kinds of clothes an ordinary person would wear either for that gym leader's work or everyday.
Elesa might be the only model among the gym leaders here, but everyone's looking real nice :)

[valvadis]

The suit is what Grimsley wears on the job, the white kimono is him on vacation.

[astropult]

Every week is New York Fashion Week in Unova

[gaius]

This just proves Unova has the best style 😊

[Mutexop]

At this point you need to start redesigning the ones you don't like! You have such a good fashion sense that I know you'd KILL with the designs! That's a video series I'd love to watch

[c_splash]

17:05 Caitlin does give off Fairy vibes, but the Fairy type wasn't added until the generation after Unova. I think she'd definitely have lots of Psychic/Fairy types though

[ckdl]

I think you made the right call with the new layout style. Other videos, it can be a little distracting with the 'greenscreen' shifts/glitches happening around you. The blend you have going in this looks great. Almost as good as you do.
Love the type backgrounds for each character, as well as the side shifts. Great way to re-grab attention for people watching more passively.

[tuney]

22:02 i believe he’s wearing the league club uniform tank top.

[Monikitty]

I do like that when he's younger they insinuated a Tie with the pattern on Cherens top and now that he's a gym leader he wears an actual Tie.

[loveteacups]

Love these! And I love that you love Burgh. So fun to hear your thoughts, as always!

[JeanCeloftOllie]

This is genuinely so cool! Can't wait for the Sinnoh fashion one

[shib]

One thing I always like to notice with the Pokémon Trainer designs is how closely they might resemble their signature Pokémon, especially the gym leaders and elite four.
e.g. Lenora stands upright and proud like a Watchog, Shauntal's neck is framed like a Cofagrigus, Marshall's stance and clothing emanates Sawk and Throh, Grimsley's spiked hair and colours complement Liepard very well (etc.)

[haed]

This is the video I didn't know I needed

[cttonberries]

I think Drayton's design really fits him as a laid back, chilling out type. He wears what he wants but still needs to stay in uniform? Just throw on the athlete shirt and call it a day. All the baggy loose clothes really fit the "this is the first thing i threw on this morning" vibes and i love it

[artimund]

I love these videos. I'm not well versed in fashion at all but I love hearing your detailed reviews on the character designs.

[okidogi]

This was such an awesome breakdown! Pokémon is long overdue for some fashion analysis 😏

[pastryserpent]

i looove bianca's design, i think im just a sucker for a fun hat tbh