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Mukuro Ikusaba - Fashion Breakdown
Okay, let's dive into a fashion analysis of Mukuro Ikusaba, Ultimate Soldier from Danganronpa Trigger Happy Havoc! Mukuro's fashion is not about making a statement; it's about disappearing into the background. Her attire is built for practicality, movement, and the basic function of clothing. This intentional lack of fashion is, in itself, a powerful fashion statement.
Overall First Impression: Functional, Understated, Little stylisic choice
However it works as an outfit and is arguably nice as a whole but can be considered as boring and quite bland (because it is intentionally that way).
Key Elements and Breakdown:
Generic School Uniform: Like my last post about Sayaka, Mukuro also wers a school uniform-like outfit but it differs in many ways from Sayaka's and the purpose and sybolism behind it. Her outfit is the standard Hope's Peak Academy uniform. This is the most crucial aspect. Its lack of anything overly striking or memorable allows her to blend in as an average student. It’s a disguise, a uniform that allows her to move among the other students without drawing specific attention.
Color Palette: The color palette is muted and neutral: dark blues, some brown (depending on the outfit you look at), grays, and whites. These are unobtrusive colors that don't draw the eye. They contribute to her ability to remain unnoticed.
Minimal Accessories (Except When Required for Junko): She typically avoids unnecessary accessories. This practicality reinforces her role as a soldier, focusing on function over aesthetics. When impersonating Junko, she adopts the flamboyant accessories required for that role.
Little to No Makeup or Elaborate Hair: Mukuro’s natural hairstyle and lack of makeup further emphasize her utilitarian approach to appearances. She doesn't indulge in the stereotypical fashion and beauty practices associated with female characters in media.
Sturdy, Practical Footwear, Possibly Loafers: Though not very clearly visible, it's safe to assume her shoes are sturdy and practical, suitable for running and any form of physical activity or just daily life in general.
When Mukuro Plays Junko Enoshima First Overall Impression: Loud and Attention-Grabbing
Outfits: Bright colors, patterns, and exaggerated proportions. These are designed to draw attention and contrast massively with her usual look. These fit similarly to Junko's actual clothing but have quite noticeable differences when the two are compared, making it quite obvious it's a copy matched to the best of their ability.Fashionable
Accessories: Hair peices, flashy colors and other fashionable elements that accentuate her persona of a fashion-forward extravagant girl.
Makeup: Heavy mascara and likely other cosmetics.
Conclusion: Mukuro Ikusaba’s fashion is intentionally un-fashionable. It's a testament to her practical nature, her dedication to Junko, and her life of deception. Her clothing is deliberately not about style and more about function and to not stick out in any way. Her main outfit is nice in a neutral way and its palette is nice on the eyes due to its lack of bright and starting colours.
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