Far Northern Attire

[Melorie]

Would it have been better if the outfit was a part of an in-game culture, like they did with the Whalaqee and the Azim Steppes tribes? Both are influenced by a blend of cultures from their respective, real-life locations.

I honestly don't believe that there is a universal solution. I do believe that there are MANY ways of including these things in a respectful, involved way. I also believe that if you're able to include that culture in the game somehow, and involve people from that culture into the writing/art/research, then it IS a better look than slapping a 18 usd mogstation attire. hah

I was happy when I finally saw Thavnair, clearly inspired by South East Asia, given that the FF universe has been borrowing from concepts of Hinduism and other religions (that aren't just religions but also a way of life) of that particular region for a long, long time. Even the name of some mobs are in nepali. It would make me even happier if I knew that there are artists from these regions involved in the creation of all this somehow.

Because representation isn't about having that thing there, but also about giving opportunity and space for those that are responsible for this culture being alive. Otherwise, you're just taking that aspect that you find cool/pretty for yourself.