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'''Gracie''' is a fashion designer [[giraffe]] in the {{SER}} who offers exclusive items to the player. In games prior to {{CF}}, she visits the player's town and will give the player exclusive clothing if a specific task is completed. In {{CF|short|nolink}} and {{NL|short}}, she owns [[GracieGrace]], an upscale clothing and furniture store. Gracie has appeared in every {{SER}} game.
 
'''Gracie''' is a fashion designer [[giraffe]] in the {{SER}} who offers exclusive items to the player. In games prior to {{CF}}, she visits the player's town and will give the player exclusive clothing if a specific task is completed. In {{CF|short|nolink}} and {{NL|short}}, she owns [[GracieGrace]], an upscale clothing and furniture store. Gracie has appeared in every {{SER}} game.
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==Characteristics==
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===Appearance===
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[[File:Gracie DnM.png|thumb|right|100px|Artwork from {{DnM}}.]]
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Gracie is a lightish-yellow giraffe with big brown spots, an orange nose, ears with pink insides, a pair of ossicones with orangish-brown linings, and big half-closed eyes with indigo eyeshadow. Her short hair, hands, eyelashes, and tail's tip are blackish-brown. She wears a pinkish-purple scarf, a darkish-blue tank top with orange circle patterns surrounded by green rings, and brown fishnet pantyhose. In {{NL|short}}, {{PC|short}} and {{NH|short}}, she also wears a pair of sunglasses, with their frames' colors being the same as her tank top's, on her forehead.
  
In Japanese entries in the {{SER|nolink}}, Gracie is male, while in all other versions, she is female. However, her appearance is identical in all versions. Gracie shares this attribute with [[Blanca]] and [[Saharah]].
 
 
==Characteristics==
 
 
===Personality===
 
===Personality===
[[File:Gracie DnM.png|thumb|left|Artwork of Gracie from {{DnM}}.]]
 
 
Gracie is highly pampered and prefers to live the glamorous life, driving expensive cars, and going to great lengths to maintain her fashionable reputation. Even when visiting small towns, as she frequently does as a form of recreation, she makes sure to wear excessive makeup and keep her car clean. Speaking with the villagers, she maintains a haughty air, even going so far as to brag that she, and no one else, is the famous Gracie. She exhibits a blatant disregard for local parking laws. In {{PG}}, every time [[Copper]] and [[Booker]] hold a Bust Illegal Parkers campaign, Gracie parks illegally and manages to get away with it.
 
Gracie is highly pampered and prefers to live the glamorous life, driving expensive cars, and going to great lengths to maintain her fashionable reputation. Even when visiting small towns, as she frequently does as a form of recreation, she makes sure to wear excessive makeup and keep her car clean. Speaking with the villagers, she maintains a haughty air, even going so far as to brag that she, and no one else, is the famous Gracie. She exhibits a blatant disregard for local parking laws. In {{PG}}, every time [[Copper]] and [[Booker]] hold a Bust Illegal Parkers campaign, Gracie parks illegally and manages to get away with it.
  
 
Gracie laughs at the concept of pulling favors out of the goodness of her heart. If one desires her assistance, she requires payment in return, either in the form of money or services. However, only if favors done for her are to her liking will she repay others. Whenever her car becomes dirty, she demands a nearby villager to clean it up. Only if this task is done to her liking, she gives the villager a shirt from her fashion line. Yet, the designer has shown a soft spot for the backwater world. Despite her insults, she repeatedly has developed a respect for the fashion senses of the villagers. When she is in town, she stops by the [[Able Sisters]], occasionally finding a design that interests her. She has stated that "hicks" never fail to impress her with their fashion creativity, or making her turn up her snout at.
 
Gracie laughs at the concept of pulling favors out of the goodness of her heart. If one desires her assistance, she requires payment in return, either in the form of money or services. However, only if favors done for her are to her liking will she repay others. Whenever her car becomes dirty, she demands a nearby villager to clean it up. Only if this task is done to her liking, she gives the villager a shirt from her fashion line. Yet, the designer has shown a soft spot for the backwater world. Despite her insults, she repeatedly has developed a respect for the fashion senses of the villagers. When she is in town, she stops by the [[Able Sisters]], occasionally finding a design that interests her. She has stated that "hicks" never fail to impress her with their fashion creativity, or making her turn up her snout at.
  
[[Snooty]] villagers appear to love her designs, and Gracie's voice resembles that of a snooty villager's.
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[[Snooty]] villagers appear to love her designs, and her voice resembles that of a snooty villager's.
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===Gender===
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Gracie is female in international versions of the games, but in Japanese and Korean language versions Gracie is male. Unlike [[Saharah]] or [[Blanca]], this change is intentional, since Gracie is depicted as an ''okama'', a slang Japanese term (sometimes derogatory, but also a reclaimed identity term similar to ''queer'' in English) referring to effeminate homosexuals, men who {{Wp|cross-dressing|cross-dress}}, or sometimes transgender women. The localizers of {{PG}} considered this a cultural difference that would not be understood or well-received in America.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Jason Nuyens|date=November 12, 2004|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050315060847/http://www.n-sider.com:80/articleview.php?articleid=371|title=Interviews|site=N-Sider.com|archive-date=March 15, 2005|retrieved=September 25, 2022}}</ref> This is the reason Gracie has a male voice in all [[first-generation]] games, even {{PG|nolink}}.
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In Japan, the reason {{nihongo|"Grace"|グレース|Gurēsu}} is interested in fashion is intended to be that she is an ''okama'', i.e. a cross-dresser and/or transgender woman, while in international versions it is simply because she is snooty and glamorous. This is also reflected in her name and alleged real name: in Japan the name "Grace" is implied to either be a {{Wp|drag queen|drag}} persona or the name taken on when transitioning, while internationally "Gracie" is the name she took to sound better as a fashion designer, similiar to [[Labelle]]. In {{DnM+}} Gracie denies a rumor that her real name is なべのすけ (''nabe-no-suke''), from ''onabe'', the slang counterpart to ''okama'' roughly meaning "{{Wp|butch (lesbian slang)|butch}}" or also a transgender man, and the masculine name suffix ''suke'' (介). In the English version of {{PG}}, the name she denies is "Gretchen Gruntch," implying an "ugly" or embarrassing but still female name. This is corroborated by the Gossip Stone item in {{NLWa}}), which says "Gracie" is not actually her real name.  
  
 
===Professional life===
 
===Professional life===
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==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
===In {{PG|nolink}}===
 
===In {{PG|nolink}}===
[[File:Gracie PG.png|thumb|100px|left|Gracie in {{PG}}.]]
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[[File:Gracie PG.png|thumb|75px|left|Artwork from {{PG}}.]]
In {{DnM}}, {{PG}}, and {{DnMe+}}, Gracie will visit the player's town on a random week day. The player can wash Gracie's car by tapping the 'A' button. If the player is slow, nothing is rewarded, if they are moderately fast, a regular shirt is given, and if they complete the task quick enough, Gracie will reward them with an exclusive "Gracie brand" shirt.
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In {{DnM}}, {{DnM+}}, {{PG}}, and {{DnMe+}}, Gracie will visit the player's town on a random week day. The player can wash Gracie's car by tapping the 'A' button. If the player is slow, nothing is rewarded, if they are moderately fast, a regular shirt is given, and if they complete the task quick enough, Gracie will reward them with an exclusive "Gracie brand" shirt.
  
 
Despite being female in the international release of {{PG}}, Gracie retains her male voice from the Japanese version, which sounds exactly the same as a [[lazy]] or [[jock]] villager.
 
Despite being female in the international release of {{PG}}, Gracie retains her male voice from the Japanese version, which sounds exactly the same as a [[lazy]] or [[jock]] villager.
  
===In {{WW|nolink|short}}===
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===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
[[File:Gracie WW.jpg|thumb|100px|Gracie in {{WW}}.]]
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[[File:Gracie WW.jpg|thumb|75px|right|Artwork from {{WW}}.]]
 
In {{WW}}, Gracie can visit town on a random weekday, standing in front of her car outside [[town hall]]. When spoken to, she gives the player a four-question quiz about fashion. She then hands the player a Certificate letter containing a rating based on the player's answers as well as a clothing item. A low rating rewards a Moldy Shirt, a medium rating rewards a Subdued Print, and a high rating rewards a random [[Able Sisters]] clothing item.
 
In {{WW}}, Gracie can visit town on a random weekday, standing in front of her car outside [[town hall]]. When spoken to, she gives the player a four-question quiz about fashion. She then hands the player a Certificate letter containing a rating based on the player's answers as well as a clothing item. A low rating rewards a Moldy Shirt, a medium rating rewards a Subdued Print, and a high rating rewards a random [[Able Sisters]] clothing item.
  
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The player references Gracie in the [[catch quote]] for the [[Trash|Old Tire]], saying "I caught an old tire! Did this come from Gracie's car?!"
 
The player references Gracie in the [[catch quote]] for the [[Trash|Old Tire]], saying "I caught an old tire! Did this come from Gracie's car?!"
  
===In {{CF|nolink|short}}===
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===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
[[File:Gracie CF.png|thumb|100px|left|Gracie in {{CF|nolink}}.]]
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[[File:Gracie CF.png|thumb|75px|left|Artwork from {{CF}}.]]
 
Gracie has a store called [[GracieGrace]], named after herself; the only apparent staff member is [[Label|Labelle]]. GracieGrace carries not only clothing, but furniture too. The items stocked are expensive, but there are end-of-season sales where the player can buy items that are marked down.
 
Gracie has a store called [[GracieGrace]], named after herself; the only apparent staff member is [[Label|Labelle]]. GracieGrace carries not only clothing, but furniture too. The items stocked are expensive, but there are end-of-season sales where the player can buy items that are marked down.
  
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===In {{NL|nolink|short}}===
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===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
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[[File:Gracie NL.png|thumb|75px|right|Artwork from {{NL}}.]]
 
After the player has upgraded Timmy and Tommy's store to [[T.I.Y.]], Gracie will start appearing at the [[event plaza]] on random week days after the player has spent 70,000 Bells. When she appears, she will mention that she is looking for a town where she can open her shop, [[GracieGrace]], but has yet to decide which town she deems worthy enough for her image. Thus, in order to decide, she asks the player to partake in her [[Fashion Check]].  
 
After the player has upgraded Timmy and Tommy's store to [[T.I.Y.]], Gracie will start appearing at the [[event plaza]] on random week days after the player has spent 70,000 Bells. When she appears, she will mention that she is looking for a town where she can open her shop, [[GracieGrace]], but has yet to decide which town she deems worthy enough for her image. Thus, in order to decide, she asks the player to partake in her [[Fashion Check]].  
  
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Gracie's voice has been changed to sound more like a female, with the same voice of a snooty or big sister villager. This change is made in all versions of {{NL}}, including the Japanese version (despite Gracie being male in the Japanese and Korean version).
 
Gracie's voice has been changed to sound more like a female, with the same voice of a snooty or big sister villager. This change is made in all versions of {{NL}}, including the Japanese version (despite Gracie being male in the Japanese and Korean version).
  
According to the Gossip Stone (an item new to {{NLWa}}), "Gracie" is not actually her real name. In the GameCube game, she may occasionally deny that her real name is Gretchen Gruntch.
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===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
 
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[[File:Gracie's Poster NH Icon.png|thumb|left|Gracie's Poster in {{NH|short|nolink}}.]]
===In {{NH|nolink|short}}===
 
[[File:Gracie's Poster NH Icon.png|thumb|right|Gracie's Poster in {{NH|short|nolink}}.]]
 
 
Gracie was added in the 2.0 update of {{NH}}, where she can be invited to [[The Roost]] via scanning her amiibo. Additionally, {{I|Gracie's Poster|New Horizons}} can be obtained from [[Nook Shopping]] after inviting her to [[Harv's Island|Photopia]] via her [[amiibo]].
 
Gracie was added in the 2.0 update of {{NH}}, where she can be invited to [[The Roost]] via scanning her amiibo. Additionally, {{I|Gracie's Poster|New Horizons}} can be obtained from [[Nook Shopping]] after inviting her to [[Harv's Island|Photopia]] via her [[amiibo]].
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==Other appearances==
 
==Other appearances==
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===In {{SSBB|nolink}}===
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Gracie appears as a collectible sticker.
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{{StickerInfo
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|number = 506
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|name = Gracie
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|image = [[File:Gracie SSBB Sticker.png]]
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|effect = [Throwing] Attack +10
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|fighters = All fighters
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}}
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===In ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
 
===In ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
 
Gracie appears as a collectible trophy, and as a background character in the [[Smashville]] and the Town and City stages.
 
Gracie appears as a collectible trophy, and as a background character in the [[Smashville]] and the Town and City stages.
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===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
{{Columns-list|
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{{TableTop WW Clothing|name=Gracie clothing|collapsed=true}}
*Barber Shirt
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*Butterfly Shirt
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{{#cargo_query:
*Caterpillar Tee
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|table=ww_clothing
*Citrus Shirt
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|group by=ww_clothing.en_name
*Cool Shirt
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|fields=ww_clothing._pageName=page,ww_clothing.catalog_num=catalog-num,ww_clothing.en_name=name,ww_clothing.image,ww_clothing.buy,ww_clothing.sell,ww_clothing.availability1,ww_clothing.availability2,ww_clothing.rarity_group=rarity-group,ww_clothing.style
*Coral Shirt
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|order by=ww_clothing.catalog_num
*Cow Print
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|where=availability1='Gracie'
*Cow Shirt
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|format=template
*Crossing Shirt
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|template=CargoDisplayWWClothing
*Fiendish Shirt
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|named args=yes
*Flan Shirt
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|limit=300
*Giraffe Print
 
*Giraffe Shirt
 
*Gracie's Top
 
*Grass Shirt
 
*Hot Dog Shirt
 
*Kiwi Shirt
 
*Ladybug Shirt
 
*Lavender Robe
 
*Leopard Print 
 
*Melon Shirt
 
*Moldy Shirt
 
*Orange Pinstripe
 
*Pulse Shirt
 
*Sandwich Shirt
 
*Shirt Circuit
 
*Sutable Print 
 
*Snow Shirt
 
*Strawberry Shirt
 
*Watermelon Shirt
 
*Zebra Print
 
*Zebra Shirt
 
 
}}
 
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{{TableFooter|note={{Community:ACWW Spreadsheet/Attribution}}}}
  
 
===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
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====Tops====
 
====Tops====
 
{{Columns-list|
 
{{Columns-list|
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*[[Sweets Series]]
 
*[[Sweets Series]]
 
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===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
 
====Tops====
 
====Tops====
 
{{Columns-list|
 
{{Columns-list|
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*[[Sweets Series]]
 
*[[Sweets Series]]
 
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</div>{{clear}}
 
==Villager information==
 
==Villager information==
===In {{HHD|nolink|short}}===
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===In {{HHD|short|nolink}}===
{{HHD Info
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{{HHDVillagerInfo
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|special-character = yes
 
|name = Gracie
 
|name = Gracie
 
|image = Gracie HHD Character Icon.png
 
|image = Gracie HHD Character Icon.png
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|example = Gracie HHD Request.png
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|umbrella = Gracie Umbrella
 
|request = I'll leave it up to you!
 
|request = I'll leave it up to you!
 
|items = None
 
|items = None
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}}
  
===In {{HHP|nolink|short}}===
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===In {{HHP|short|nolink}}===
 
{{HHPVillagerInfo
 
{{HHPVillagerInfo
 
|special-character = yes
 
|special-character = yes
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| type = Special
 
| type = Special
 
| sign = Scorpio
 
| sign = Scorpio
| bday = November 14<sup>th</sup>
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| bday = November 14
 
| prevcard = Tommy
 
| prevcard = Tommy
 
| prevtype = Special
 
| prevtype = Special
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|zh=葛瑞斯
 
|zh=葛瑞斯
 
|zh-r=Gé ruì sī
 
|zh-r=Gé ruì sī
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|zht=葛瑞斯
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|zh-m= Grace
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|zhq = 格莱斯
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|zhq-r= Gé lái sī
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|zhq-m= Grace
 
|ru=Грейси
 
|ru=Грейси
 
|ru-r=Greysi
 
|ru-r=Greysi
 
|ru-m=From English name
 
|ru-m=From English name
|zht=葛瑞斯
 
|zh-m=Transliteration of Gracie
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
{{Note list}}
 
{{Note list}}
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
  
 
{{Special Character}}
 
{{Special Character}}
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[[Category:Characters with differing genders]]
 
[[Category:Characters with differing genders]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori characters]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori characters]]
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[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori+ characters]]
 
[[Category:Animal Crossing characters]]
 
[[Category:Animal Crossing characters]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori e+ characters]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori e+ characters]]
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[[Category:Dòngwù Sēnlín characters]]
 
[[Category:Wild World characters]]
 
[[Category:Wild World characters]]
 
[[Category:City Folk characters]]
 
[[Category:City Folk characters]]

Revision as of 20:27, September 30, 2022

"I can see the idea of impeccable style and taste is a bit...outside your comfort zone, hon."
— Gracie, Animal Crossing: New Leaf
SpecialSpeciesIconSilhouette.png Gracie grf
Artwork of Gracie
Species Gender
Giraffe Male[nb 3]
Female[nb 4]
Birthday November 14th Scorpio
Role Exclusive clothing[nb 1]
GracieGrace[nb 2]
Main appearances

Other appearances
Name in other languages
 グレース
 그레이스
 Griffa
 Grazia
 葛瑞斯
 Carla
 Graciela
 Gracie
 葛瑞斯
 Carla
 Graciela
 Грейси

Gracie is a fashion designer giraffe in the Animal Crossing series who offers exclusive items to the player. In games prior to Animal Crossing: City Folk, she visits the player's town and will give the player exclusive clothing if a specific task is completed. In City Folk and New Leaf, she owns GracieGrace, an upscale clothing and furniture store. Gracie has appeared in every Animal Crossing series game.

Characteristics

Appearance

Artwork from Doubutsu no Mori.

Gracie is a lightish-yellow giraffe with big brown spots, an orange nose, ears with pink insides, a pair of ossicones with orangish-brown linings, and big half-closed eyes with indigo eyeshadow. Her short hair, hands, eyelashes, and tail's tip are blackish-brown. She wears a pinkish-purple scarf, a darkish-blue tank top with orange circle patterns surrounded by green rings, and brown fishnet pantyhose. In New Leaf, Pocket Camp and New Horizons, she also wears a pair of sunglasses, with their frames' colors being the same as her tank top's, on her forehead.

Personality

Gracie is highly pampered and prefers to live the glamorous life, driving expensive cars, and going to great lengths to maintain her fashionable reputation. Even when visiting small towns, as she frequently does as a form of recreation, she makes sure to wear excessive makeup and keep her car clean. Speaking with the villagers, she maintains a haughty air, even going so far as to brag that she, and no one else, is the famous Gracie. She exhibits a blatant disregard for local parking laws. In Animal Crossing, every time Copper and Booker hold a Bust Illegal Parkers campaign, Gracie parks illegally and manages to get away with it.

Gracie laughs at the concept of pulling favors out of the goodness of her heart. If one desires her assistance, she requires payment in return, either in the form of money or services. However, only if favors done for her are to her liking will she repay others. Whenever her car becomes dirty, she demands a nearby villager to clean it up. Only if this task is done to her liking, she gives the villager a shirt from her fashion line. Yet, the designer has shown a soft spot for the backwater world. Despite her insults, she repeatedly has developed a respect for the fashion senses of the villagers. When she is in town, she stops by the Able Sisters, occasionally finding a design that interests her. She has stated that "hicks" never fail to impress her with their fashion creativity, or making her turn up her snout at.

Snooty villagers appear to love her designs, and her voice resembles that of a snooty villager's.

Gender

Gracie is female in international versions of the games, but in Japanese and Korean language versions Gracie is male. Unlike Saharah or Blanca, this change is intentional, since Gracie is depicted as an okama, a slang Japanese term (sometimes derogatory, but also a reclaimed identity term similar to queer in English) referring to effeminate homosexuals, men who cross-dress, or sometimes transgender women. The localizers of Animal Crossing considered this a cultural difference that would not be understood or well-received in America.[1] This is the reason Gracie has a male voice in all first-generation games, even Animal Crossing.

In Japan, the reason "Grace" (グレース Gurēsu?) is interested in fashion is intended to be that she is an okama, i.e. a cross-dresser and/or transgender woman, while in international versions it is simply because she is snooty and glamorous. This is also reflected in her name and alleged real name: in Japan the name "Grace" is implied to either be a drag persona or the name taken on when transitioning, while internationally "Gracie" is the name she took to sound better as a fashion designer, similiar to Labelle. In Doubutsu no Mori+ Gracie denies a rumor that her real name is なべのすけ (nabe-no-suke), from onabe, the slang counterpart to okama roughly meaning "butch" or also a transgender man, and the masculine name suffix suke (介). In the English version of Animal Crossing, the name she denies is "Gretchen Gruntch," implying an "ugly" or embarrassing but still female name. This is corroborated by the Gossip Stone item in Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo), which says "Gracie" is not actually her real name.

Professional life

Fashion line

Gracie works in the fashion industry. Her designs are so well known that her name is synonymous with fashion among the townsfolk and the rest of the world. It can be inferred that she hails from a large city, perhaps the city often mentioned in the back stories of the townsfolk. However, rather than be squashed by the city, Gracie has used the hustle and bustle to become famous. From her personality, one can infer that people wait on her hand and foot. This implies that she employs a large staff and may even own her own fashion company named after herself.

Fashionista Badge

When Gracie visits towns, she has been known to notice particularly "saucy" looking villagers. After asking them a series of fashion questions, she presents them with the Fashionista Badge, a sign of how close their impression of fashion is to her own. Occasionally, Gracie will include a moldy shirt as a subtle hint. The implication is that the receiver would look better in a moldy shirt from the Gracie line rather than what they are currently wearing. Usually, this gift is given the first time a particular individual receives the badge, perhaps in order, in a somewhat disdainful way, to teach them their proper place in the world of fashion. When talking to other animals in the player's town, the snooty and sometimes the normal villagers may give the player a clue as to what Gracie looks for in a Fashionista Badge. Wearing the Gracie Shirt will give the player a better chance of getting a Fashionista Badge with a good comment. She will also compliment the player on the choice of clothes.

Gracie also gives an outfit for 300 Bells if the player persistently bothers her. Items like the Nile Shirt can be given.

Effect on the town

Whenever Gracie visits the town, the snooty villagers take note. Occasionally, Gracie will create an outfit for villagers who do her favors or pay her money. As a result, Gracie's designs have become coveted among female villagers. Peppy villagers sincerely hope that the reason they have not experienced much success in their performing careers is that they do not have fancy clothes, and they see Gracie's fashions as a way to correct the issue. The lazy villagers have been known to admit crushes on Gracie, as women of her beauty do not often visit the town. Gracie calls cranky villagers "Evil Clowns" in which they have a hatred toward Gracie.

In Animal Crossing, where Copper is a police officer, Gracie's disregard for the law frustrates him. Held to his post, he cannot arrest her, although he entertains the thought. Copper will tell the player about a campaign called Bust Illegal Parkers a few days before Gracie comes to town. When Gracie comes to town, she will park her car in a random acre in direct violation of the campaign, much to Copper's displeasure.

Appearances

In Animal Crossing

Artwork from Animal Crossing.

In Doubutsu no Mori, Doubutsu no Mori+, Animal Crossing, and Doubutsu no Mori e+, Gracie will visit the player's town on a random week day. The player can wash Gracie's car by tapping the 'A' button. If the player is slow, nothing is rewarded, if they are moderately fast, a regular shirt is given, and if they complete the task quick enough, Gracie will reward them with an exclusive "Gracie brand" shirt.

Despite being female in the international release of Animal Crossing, Gracie retains her male voice from the Japanese version, which sounds exactly the same as a lazy or jock villager.

In Wild World

In Animal Crossing: Wild World, Gracie can visit town on a random weekday, standing in front of her car outside town hall. When spoken to, she gives the player a four-question quiz about fashion. She then hands the player a Certificate letter containing a rating based on the player's answers as well as a clothing item. A low rating rewards a Moldy Shirt, a medium rating rewards a Subdued Print, and a high rating rewards a random Able Sisters clothing item.

After the player takes the quiz, speaking to Gracie four more times prompts her to ask for an offer from the player for a clothing item. Depending on the number of Bells offered, the player will receive either an Able Sisters clothing item or an exclusive Gracie clothing item.

The player references Gracie in the catch quote for the Old Tire, saying "I caught an old tire! Did this come from Gracie's car?!"

In City Folk

Gracie has a store called GracieGrace, named after herself; the only apparent staff member is Labelle. GracieGrace carries not only clothing, but furniture too. The items stocked are expensive, but there are end-of-season sales where the player can buy items that are marked down.

Gracie will randomly appear at GracieGrace. When the player speaks to her, the player can get an appraisal of their ensemble. The items considered are the player's clothes, accessories, haircut, hair color, and shoes. If the player wears a helmet or wig, hair color and style are not considered.

Gracie will comment on the player's look, if any, and the shoes. She will mention the player's haircut if she does not like it.

If the player's ensemble is sufficiently coordinated, Gracie will give the player a 10% discount on their GracieGrace purchases. The discount is good only while in the store.

Gracie is also featured on two magazine covers in Shampoodle, these magazines are copies of Ms. Nintendique, a fashion and beauty magazine. These magazines can also be seen in Shampoodle in Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

In New Leaf

After the player has upgraded Timmy and Tommy's store to T.I.Y., Gracie will start appearing at the event plaza on random week days after the player has spent 70,000 Bells. When she appears, she will mention that she is looking for a town where she can open her shop, GracieGrace, but has yet to decide which town she deems worthy enough for her image. Thus, in order to decide, she asks the player to partake in her Fashion Check.

If the player manages to pass her Fashion Check four times, and if other various requirements are met, T.I.Y. will upgrade to the T&T Emporium, and Gracie will open her own personal store, GracieGrace, on the third floor.

Gracie's voice has been changed to sound more like a female, with the same voice of a snooty or big sister villager. This change is made in all versions of Animal Crossing: New Leaf, including the Japanese version (despite Gracie being male in the Japanese and Korean version).

In New Horizons

Gracie's Poster in New Horizons.

Gracie was added in the 2.0 update of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, where she can be invited to The Roost via scanning her amiibo. Additionally, Gracie's Poster can be obtained from Nook Shopping after inviting her to Photopia via her amiibo.

Other appearances

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Gracie appears as a collectible sticker.

#506

[[File:Gracie SSBB Sticker.png|class=sprite|Gracie]]
Gracie

Effect Fighters
[Throwing] Attack +10 All fighters

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Gracie appears as a collectible trophy, and as a background character in the Smashville and the Town and City stages.

#543

Gracie

Gracie

Description NTSC-U: Gracie is a celebrity fashion designer who is really pretty critical of others. She'll happily let you know if your current look is hip or hippy, if you ask her. Aside from style reviews, she also runs her own little boutique, which she feels is a sanctuary from all the awful style choices.

PAL: Gracie is a celebrity fashion designer and can be pretty blunt about what she thinks of other people's clothes. Want to know whether your outfit is hip or hippy? Then go and see her for one of her famous "fashion checks"! Gracie also runs her own little boutique, which she sees as a sanctuary from all the awful style choices.
Acquisition Random


In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Spirits

#837

Gracie
Gracie

Category Class Slot cost
Support Spirit Advanced (★★) 1 (⬢)
Ability Super Launch Star Equipped
Acquisition
  • Battle via Spirit Board
  • Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
  • Battle information
    Enemy fighter Yellow Yoshi
    Type Shield
    Power 4,100
    Stage Smashville (Battlefield form)
    Rules
  • Item: Transforming Types
  • Hazard: Slumber Floor
  • Conditions The floor is sleep-inducing
    Music Plaza / Title Theme - Animal Crossing: City Folk / Animal Crossing: Wild World

    Gracie-exclusive items

    In Animal Crossing

    Gracie clothing in Animal Crossing

    # Item Image Buy price Sell price Available from Group
    24 Citrus shirt citrus shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    25 Kiwi shirt kiwi shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    26 Watermelon shirt watermelon shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    27 Strawberry shirt strawberry shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    28 Grape shirt grape shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    29 Melon shirt melon shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    37 Fiendish shirt fiendish shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    39 Ladybug shirt ladybug shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    43 Lavender robe lavender robe Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    45 Butterfly shirt butterfly shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    47 Gracie's top Gracie's top Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    85 Shirt circuit shirt circuit Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    88 Pulse shirt pulse shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    130 Groovy shirt groovy shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    177 Orange pinstripe orange pinstripe Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    180 Crossing shirt crossing shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    181 Splendid shirt splendid shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    197 Tin shirt tin shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    212 Coral shirt coral shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    214 Zebra print zebra print Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    215 Tiger print tiger print Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    216 Cow print cow print Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    217 Leopard print leopard print Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    233 Cool shirt cool shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    236 Caterpillar tee caterpillar tee Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    240 Giraffe print giraffe print Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    241 Swell shirt swell shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    243 Grass shirt grass shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -
    246 Snow shirt snow shirt Not for sale  Bells  Gracie
    -

    In Wild World

    Gracie clothing in Animal Crossing: Wild World

    # Item Image Buy price Sell price Available from Group Style
    87 Orange pinstripe orange pinstripe Not for sale  1,250 Bells  Gracie
    - Funky
    91 Barber shirt barber shirt Not for sale  1,600 Bells  Gracie
    - Zany
    132 Grass shirt grass shirt Not for sale  1,450 Bells  Gracie
    - Charming
    133 Snow shirt snow shirt Not for sale  1,700 Bells  Gracie
    - Charming
    137 Coral shirt coral shirt Not for sale  1,550 Bells  Gracie
    - Funky
    138 Groovy shirt groovy shirt Not for sale  1,600 Bells  Gracie
    - Zany
    139 Cool shirt cool shirt Not for sale  1,600 Bells  Gracie
    - Fancy
    146 Gracie's top Gracie's top Not for sale  1,550 Bells  Gracie
    - Zany
    158 Crossing shirt crossing shirt Not for sale  1,550 Bells  Gracie
    - Funky
    159 Splendid shirt splendid shirt Not for sale  1,550 Bells  Gracie
    - Funky
    166 Zebra shirt zebra shirt Not for sale  1,600 Bells  Gracie
    - Gauche
    167 Tiger shirt tiger shirt Not for sale  1,600 Bells  Gracie
    - Gauche
    168 Cow shirt cow shirt Not for sale  1,600 Bells  Gracie
    - Gauche
    170 Giraffe shirt giraffe shirt Not for sale  1,550 Bells  Gracie
    - Gauche
    171 Ladybug shirt ladybug shirt Not for sale  1,350 Bells  Gracie
    - Zany
    172 Butterfly shirt butterfly shirt Not for sale  1,800 Bells  Gracie
    - Zany
    174 Caterpillar tee caterpillar tee Not for sale  1,700 Bells  Gracie
    - Zany
    175 Fiendish shirt fiendish shirt Not for sale  1,700 Bells  Gracie
    - Zany
    176 Citrus shirt citrus shirt Not for sale  1,600 Bells  Gracie
    - Charming
    177 Kiwi shirt kiwi shirt Not for sale  1,600 Bells  Gracie
    - Hip
    178 Watermelon shirt watermelon shirt Not for sale  1,600 Bells  Gracie
    - Hip
    179 Strawberry shirt strawberry shirt Not for sale  1,600 Bells  Gracie
    - Cute
    180 Grape shirt grape shirt Not for sale  1,600 Bells  Gracie
    - Fancy
    181 Melon shirt melon shirt Not for sale  1,600 Bells  Gracie
    - Charming
    183 Flan shirt flan shirt Not for sale  1,300 Bells  Gracie
    - Funky
    184 Hot dog shirt hot dog shirt Not for sale  1,500 Bells  Gracie
    - Zany
    185 Sandwich shirt sandwich shirt Not for sale  1,600 Bells  Gracie
    - Zany
    246 Tin shirt tin shirt Not for sale  1,600 Bells  Gracie
    - Severe
    256 Moldy shirt moldy shirt Not for sale  12 Bells  Gracie
    - Funky
    Includes data sourced from the Data Spreadsheet for Animal Crossing: Wild World, compiled by AlexBot2004, TimeSword3D, Cuyler, SuperHamster, and PanchamBro.

    In City Folk

    Tops

    • Bathrobe
    • Blue Argyle Top
    • Butterfly Shirt
    • Cake Shirt
    • Caterpillar Tee
    • Coral Shirt
    • Cool Shirt
    • Cow Shirt
    • Cyan Argyle Top
    • Flan Shirt
    • Giraffe Shirt
    • Gracie's Top
    • Groovy Shirt
    • Hot Dog Shirt
    • Ladybug Shirt
    • Maid Dress
    • Orange Pinstripe
    • Pink Argyle Top
    • Pleather Vest
    • Pulse Shirt
    • Red Argyle Top
    • Sandwich Shirt
    • Shirt Circuit
    • Tiger Shirt
    • Trenchcoat
    • Tuxedo
    • Witch Shirt
    • Zebra Shirt

    Umbrellas

    • Elegant Umbrella
    • Gracie Umbrella
    • Modern Umbrella
    • Petal Parasol

    Accessories

    • Bridal Veil
    • Elegant Hat
    • Gracie Glasses
    • Gracie Hat
    • Headband
    • Heart Shades
    • Masquerade Mask
    • Retro Helmet
    • Star Shades
    • Tiara Hair
    • Tortoise Specs
    • Witch's Hat

    Furniture

    In New Leaf

    Tops

    • Acid-Washed Jacket
    • Blue Argyle Shirt
    • Blue Argyle Tee
    • Blue Ringmaster Coat
    • Brown-Bar Shirt
    • Brown-Bar Tee
    • Caterpillar Tank
    • Circuit Tank
    • Cool Tank
    • Coral Tank
    • Coral Tee
    • Cow Tank
    • Cow Tee
    • Cyan Argyle Shirt
    • Cyan Argyle Tank
    • Cyan Argyle Tee
    • Dragon Jacket
    • Flan Tank
    • Giraffe Tank
    • Giraffe Tee
    • Gracie Tank
    • Groovy Tank
    • Groovy Tee
    • Hot-Dog Tank
    • Ladybug Tank
    • Matador's Jacket
    • Mod Shirt
    • Pink Argyle Shirt
    • Pink Argyle Tank
    • Pink Argyle Tee
    • Pink Tank
    • Pleather Vest
    • Pulse Shirt
    • Pulse Tank
    • Red Argyle Shirt
    • Red Argyle Tee
    • Red Ringmaster Coat
    • Sandwich Tank
    • Tacky Sweater
    • Tiger Jacket
    • Tiger Tank
    • Tiger Tee
    • Tuxedo
    • Waistcoat
    • White Tuxedo Jacket
    • Zebra Tank
    • Zebra Tee

    Bottoms

    • Acid-Washed Pants
    • Brown Argyle Skirt
    • Brown Plaid Shorts
    • Cow Pants
    • Giraffe Pants
    • Matador's Pants
    • Patched-Knee Pants
    • Pink Argyle Skirt
    • Pleather Pants
    • Rainbow Plaid Shorts
    • Tiger Pants
    • Two-Tone Pants
    • White Formal Pants
    • White-Lace Skirt
    • Worn-Out Jeans
    • Zebra Pants

    Dresses

    • Bathrobe
    • Black-Velvet Dress
    • Blue Dotted Dress
    • Blue Party Dress
    • Butterfly Dress
    • Cake Dress
    • Cool Dress
    • Dogtooth Dress
    • Dollhouse Dress
    • Festive-Tree Dress
    • Maid Dress
    • Pink Lace-Up Dress
    • Pink Party Dress
    • Sweater Dress
    • Tan Dogtooth Dress
    • Tartan-Plaid Outfit
    • Trench Coat
    • Witch's Robe
    • Yellow Dotted Dress

    Headgear

    • Banana-Split Hat
    • Black Veil
    • Bridal Veil
    • Cloche Hat
    • Coin Headpiece
    • Elegant Hat
    • Flashy Hairpin
    • Floppy Hat
    • Funky Wig
    • Gracie Hat
    • Hair-Bow Wig
    • Headband
    • Hot-Dog Hat
    • Matador's Hat
    • Retro Helmet
    • Small Silk Hat
    • Tiara Hair
    • Witch's Hat

    Accessories

    • Aviator Shades
    • Ballroom Mask
    • Gracie Glasses
    • Heart Shades
    • Star Shades
    • Tortoise Specs

    Footwear

    • Cowboy Boots
    • Green Polka Pumps
    • Leopard Pumps
    • Monochrome Shoes
    • Purple High-Tops
    • Shearling Boots
    • Stripe Shoes
    • White Leather Shoes

    Umbrellas

    • Elegant Umbrella
    • Gracie Umbrella
    • Modern Umbrella
    • Petal Parasol

    Furniture

    Villager information

    In Happy Home Designer

    Gracie
    Let yourself be fooled by me, darling.

    Gracie's Happy Home Designer icon


    Example of Gracie's Happy Home Designer house
    Official example
    Gracie
    Birthday Gender Species
    November 14 Scorpio Male[nb 5]
    Female[nb 6]
    Giraffe
    Umbrella Gracie Umbrella HHD Icon.png Gracie Umbrella
    House request
    Client's vision I'll leave it up to you!
    Favorite song  K.K. Flamenco
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
  •  Sports Car
  •  K.K. Flamenco
  • Clothing:
  •  Gracie's Pic
  •  Gracie Hat
  •  Gracie Umbrella
  • Starting house: Default exterior of Gracie's house in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

    In Happy Home Paradise

    Gracie
    Client's vision Vacation-Home Concept
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:

    Card profiles

    Animal Crossing e-Reader card

    Animal Crossing-e 4-202 (Gracie).jpg

    Card back

    Animal Crossing-e 4-202 (Gracie - Back).jpg

    #202 Gracie - Series 4
    Gender: Female
    Sign: Scorpio
    Profile: When it comes to sass, with a dash of class, Gracie reigns supreme. This fashion diva can spot style a mile away! Just steer clear of the wrong end of her fashion-o-meter, because she's not afraid to tell you what she thinks of your fashion sense!
    Password: 4xNyT37a2TxgjE
    %#yLOuP8@eXH#y

    amiibo card

    307 Gracie amiibo card NA.png

    Card back

    Amiibo Card Back.png

    #307 Gracie - Series 4
    Star sign: Scorpio
    Birthday: November 14
    Dice value: 3
    Hand sign: Scissors

    Gallery

    Names in other languages

    Japanese グレース
    Gurēsu
    Grace

    Korean 그레이스
    Geureiseu
    Grace

    Simplified Chinese 格莱斯 (iQue)
    Gé lái sī
    Grace

    Simplified Chinese 葛瑞斯
    Gé ruì sī
    Grace

    Traditional Chinese 葛瑞斯
    Unknown

    Russian Грейси
    Greysi
    From English name

    Dutch Gracie Same as English name

    German Grazia -

    European Spanish Graciela -

    European French Carla Pun on the name of the late famous designer Karl Lagarfeld

    Italian Griffa From the word "griffe," meaning "fashion label"

    Notes

    1. In Animal Crossing and Wild World
    2. In City Folk and New Leaf
    3. Japan and Korea
    4. International
    5. Japan and Korea
    6. International

    References

    1. Jason Nuyens (November 12, 2004). "Interviews". N-Sider.com. Archived from the original on March 15, 2005. Retrieved September 25, 2022.