Label
- "So, you know how I used to go by the name Labelle? Well, I was given that name by someone I worked with once... My mentor."
- — Label, Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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| Hedgehog |  Female
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| Birthday | October 31st | 
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| Favorite saying | "Ask for a hammer, and you'll get a needle." | |||||||
| Role | GracieGrace[nb 1] Able Sisters[nb 2] Fashion Check[nb 3] | |||||||
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Name in other languages
ことの
고숙이 Beatrice Minna
绵儿
Tiquette Tili Label
綿兒 Tiquette Tili Лэйбл | ||||||||
Label, also known as Labelle, is a hedgehog in the Animal Crossing series. She is the store clerk for GracieGrace in Animal Crossing: City Folk, a clerk for the Able Sisters in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and an occasional visitor in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Her professional moniker might be derived from la belle, French for "the beauty" as well as Labelle; in turn, her birth name might be a reference to a clothing label, as well as rhyming with the names of the other two Able Sisters.
Characteristics[edit]
Appearance[edit]
Label is a purple hedgehog with sky-blue eyeshadow and her eyes pointed off to her right. Her quills are also more draped than her sisters'. In City Folk, she wears a black dress and a Gracie-style necktie. In New Leaf, her tie pattern has been changed to an orange gingham pattern. In New Horizons, she wears a black dress shirt, white dress pants, a blue jacket, and a pair of sunglasses with white frames and orange lenses, along with the orange gingham tie she wore in New Leaf.
Personality[edit]
In Animal Crossing: City Folk, Label seems to act perky and talkative while working at GracieGrace, often saying that she "completely understands" if a player does not wish to buy something, or greeting players pleasantly when they first enter the store. This changes in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, as in that game Label is straightforward and almost apathetic, simply saying "thanks" if the player leaves without buying anything. However, if the player buys at least one accessory a day for enough days, Label also begins to open up and acts friendlier to them, eventually to about the same extent of friendliness as Mabel usually shows. She also has a stern dream of becoming a fashion designer and does not allow anything to stand in the way of her dreams, not even her sisters. This may mean that she is stubborn at certain times, though she certainly does not show it. She has finally achieved this dream in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and is kind and friendly to those who speak to her. Her fashion check reward of offering tailors tickets, which can be used at the Able Sisters store, suggests that she remains in good standing with her sisters.
Background[edit]
In Animal Crossing: City Folk, Label is in charge of GracieGrace, as Gracie herself appears uninterested in maintaining her own store, due to her celebrity status. She is apparently a long-lost third Able sister, even though the other two have not talked about there being other family besides their mother and father who died when Mabel and Sable were very young and despite any evidence of this sister never existing until now. Sometimes, if the player stays at the Able Sisters after closing, they can talk to Sable, and she remarks how the player has not met half of their family. Also, if the player befriends Label enough, she will also start to share some past memories with them. Additionally, Label repeats things Mabel says such as, "You come back, now!", which Mabel says every time the player leaves her store. Label then stumbles and rephrases herself for a more elegant way to put it. If the player befriends some characters for long enough, they will tell the player that Label is the third Able sister, not naming her by name, but referring to her as a third Able sister who took a job in the city. She is the middle child of the family, making her younger than Sable and older than Mabel.
Appearances[edit]
In City Folk[edit]
In Animal Crossing: City Folk, Labelle runs GracieGrace, as the real celebrity, Gracie, does not want to own a shop. Though GracieGrace sells more expensive items, Labelle says "it's a small price to pay for quality."
Able Sisters episode[edit]
- **The Sisterhood Arc** (City Folk)
- Overview**
The *Sisterhood Arc* is a significant narrative thread in *Animal Crossing: City Folk*, focusing on the emotional reunion and backstory of the **Able Sisters**—Sable, Mabel, and their estranged sibling, **Labelle**. While the arc unfolds gradually through player interactions with various characters, it reveals a deeper, more somber side to the otherwise cheerful lives of the Able Sisters, exploring themes of family, grief, ambition, and reconciliation.
- Story Development**
The arc initiates after several in-game milestones are met, including befriending Sable over twelve days, unlocking Nookington’s, purchasing from both the Able Sisters’ shop and GracieGrace, and passing three of **Gracie’s fashion checks**. These actions subtly unlock a series of interlinked conversations with key NPCs: Sable, Mabel, Labelle, Tom Nook, Gracie, and Pelly.
- Early Clues**
The story begins with casual observations and cryptic comments from various villagers. **Pelly**, when spoken to once, mentions that Mabel seems to be receiving mysterious letters. When players gain Sable’s trust, she opens up emotionally, hinting at a fractured past. Over time, Mabel begins to express distress, sighing during interactions. Players can choose to respond compassionately, triggering further developments.
- Revelations**
As the player continues to engage with the villagers, details about the sisters’ past emerge. Labelle, who now works at GracieGrace, avoids the subject at first, insisting everything is fine. However, a distraught Gracie later reveals that Labelle is struggling—professionally and personally. Labelle’s quips about "chic being a baby chicken" reflect her growing insecurity.
- Tom Nook’s Confession**
A pivotal moment occurs when **Tom Nook** inadvertently reveals that Labelle is the third Able sister. Surprised that the player overheard, he quickly tries to retract his statement, emphasizing that the matter is private and painful. He recounts how, after the death of their parents, a fierce argument between Labelle and Sable led to Labelle leaving the family home. Sable became withdrawn, and Mabel, still very young, was left confused.
- The Sisters Speak**
In the days that follow, Mabel tentatively confirms the existence of a “faraway relative” who sends her gifts and money—revealing that she knows it’s Labelle. However, she’s reluctant to discuss it in detail. Labelle eventually opens up as well, revealing that she left home not out of spite, but in pursuit of her dream to become a fashion designer. Her guilt over abandoning her sisters lingers, especially when she thinks of Mabel’s face as a child.
- Gracie’s Commentary**
Labelle’s employer, **Gracie**, offers a harsh but insightful take on her assistant’s turmoil. She criticizes Labelle’s lack of confidence and explains that the path to becoming a great designer requires not only talent, but resilience. Her tough love highlights Labelle’s internal struggle with both ambition and regret.
- Conclusion**
In the arc’s final days, players are encouraged to continue speaking to **Sable**, **Labelle**, and **Mabel**, each of whom slowly acknowledges the pain of the past and the possibility of reconciliation. While the arc doesn't end with a dramatic reunion, it paints a touching portrait of sisterhood, loss, and healing—deepening the emotional lore of the *Animal Crossing* universe.
- Notable Characters**
- **Sable** – Eldest sister, emotionally guarded, but deeply affected by Labelle’s departure.
- **Mabel** – Middle sister, cheerful but secretly burdened by the family rift.
- **Labelle** – Youngest, fashion-focused and ambitious, who left home after a falling-out.
- **Tom Nook** – Family friend, who knows more than he lets on.
- **Gracie** – Labelle’s demanding boss, who serves as both critic and mentor.
- **Pelly** – The first to mention Mabel’s mysterious letters, sparking the arc’s events.
- Legacy**
The Sisterhood Arc is widely regarded by fans as one of *City Folk*’s most touching subplots. It adds depth to the previously background characters of the Able Sisters and introduces Labelle as a fully realized figure within the *Animal Crossing* narrative. Later games in the series build on this foundation, including Labelle’s rebranding as *Label* in *New Horizons*.
In New Leaf[edit]
In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Labelle is reunited with her family and now works at Able Sisters. She runs the right branch of the shop, which sells accessories. According to Sable, she claims that Gracie began to call her Labelle to make her name fancy while her real name is Label. However, Labelle stuck to the name given to her by Gracie.
In New Horizons[edit]
In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, once the player has built the Able Sisters shop, and the island has reached a 2-star rating, the ability for Label to appear will be unlocked. On random weekdays, she will appear outside of the Resident Services building. She has become an independent fashion designer, telling the player that nowadays she goes by her real name, while "Labelle" lives on as her fashion label. Much like Gracie in previous games, she will conduct a fashion check for the player. Unlike Gracie however, Label will not open up a store.
The player is given a certain theme by Label that they must put together an outfit for. She will give them an article of clothing that matches the theme so they may get an idea of what type of clothing should be worn. Once the player matches an outfit that suits the theme, they should talk to Label, and if a suitable outfit is worn, she may reward the player with an article of clothing from her Labelle label, which will become available for purchase at Able Sisters the following day. She will also mail the player one or two tailors tickets, each of which can be exchanged for a single item worth up to 3,000 Bells at the Able Sisters store. Label explains that the tickets cannot be used at Timmy and Tommy's store. If the outfit does not fit the theme, Label will comment how she has learned something new about fashion and only reward a single Tailors Ticket. If the player does not wear anything, she will suggest them to wear both a top and bottom. If the player conducts enough fashion checks with Label, she will start to express the happiness reaction when she sees the player.
Prior to its removal in version 2.0, when the player scans Label's amiibo card and tries to invite her to the campsite, she will say:
Hi, this is Label. Player? You need something from me?
A campsite? Ummm... I mean... I'm afraid I have other plans...
Thank you for taking the time to invite me, but I'm afraid I have to decline. Ta-ta for now.
In Pocket Camp[edit]
In Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Labelle is a part of Able Sisters To Go and occasionally appears in Market Place. As in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, she sells the player accessories and headwear.
Other appearances[edit]
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Labelle appears as a trophy and one of the background characters in the Town and City stage.
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Able Sisters
| Description | NTSC-U: Able Sisters is a clothing and tailoring shop run by three completely different sisters. The oldest, Sable, quietly sews in the corner. The middle child, Labelle, sells accessories, and the youngest, Mabel, greets customers cheerfully. They fought in the past but have put that behind them! PAL: The three Able sisters are like chalk and cheese...and thread, but running a clothes shop makes good use of their strengths: Sable works quietly at the sewing machine, Labelle sells accessories, and the cheerful Mabel welcomes people in. Despite their quirks, they get along well...usually. | |
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| Acquisition | Random (3DS) Collect all of the custom outfits. (Wii U) | |
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
Spirits[edit]
Able Sisters
| Category | Class | Slot cost |
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 Support Spirit
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Ace (★★★) | 1 (⬢) |
| Ability | Shield Durability ↑ | |
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| Type |  Attack
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| Power |  9,100
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| Stage | Town and City | |
| Rules | N/A | |
| Conditions | The enemy starts the battle with a Drill | |
| Music | Outdoors at 7 p.m. (Sunny) / Main Street - Animal Crossing: New Leaf | |
Villager information[edit]
In New Leaf[edit]
Ask for a hammer, and you'll get a needle.
| Labelle | ||
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| Birthday | Gender | Species |
October 31 
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Female
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Hedgehog |
| Pic version added | Welcome amiibo update | |
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| Labelle does not order coffee at The Roost. | ||
In Happy Home Designer[edit]
In Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, Labelle will share a house with Mabel and Sable.
Lemon umbrella
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| Furniture: |  Yarn basket K.K. Aria Labelle's pic |
| Clothing: |  Gracie glasses Lemon umbrella |
| Starting house: | 
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In New Horizons[edit]
Ask for a hammer, and you'll get a needle.
| Birthday | Gender | Species |
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| October 31
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Female
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Hedgehog |
| Umbrella |  Lacy parasol
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| Initial NookPhone |  White
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| Final NookPhone |  Cool - Fabric 14
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| Hobby | Fashion | |
| Book |  Fashion
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In Happy Home Paradise[edit]
In Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise, Label will share a house with Mabel and Sable.
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Item list[edit]
The following items can be given to the player by Label in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Clothing in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
| # | Item | Image | Buy price | Sell price | Available from | Style | Label theme(s) |
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| 666 | Labelle coat | _NH_Icon.png){kind=icon}
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 3,900 Bells
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975 Bells
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 Label Able Sisters |
Gorgeous Elegant |
Formal / Party / Theatrical |
| 669 | Labelle knit shirt | _NH_Icon.png){kind=icon}
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2,270 Bells
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567 Bells
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Label Able Sisters |
Cool Active |
Party / Comfy / Theatrical |
| 671 | Labelle shorts | _NH_Icon.png){kind=icon}
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2,540 Bells
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635 Bells
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Label Able Sisters |
Cool Active |
Formal / Party / Theatrical |
| 672 | Labelle skirt | _NH_Icon.png){kind=icon}
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3,100 Bells
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775 Bells
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Label Able Sisters |
Elegant Cute |
Formal / Party / Theatrical |
| 667 | Labelle dress | _NH_Icon.png){kind=icon}
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3,400 Bells
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850 Bells
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Label Able Sisters |
Elegant Cute |
Formal / Party / Theatrical |
| 665 | Labelle cap | _NH_Icon.png){kind=icon}
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2,400 Bells
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600 Bells
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Label Able Sisters |
Cool Active |
Everyday / Sporty / Theatrical |
| 668 | Labelle hat | _NH_Icon.png){kind=icon}
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2,500 Bells
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625 Bells
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Label Able Sisters |
Gorgeous Elegant |
Everyday / Formal / Party / Theatrical |
| 675 | Labelle sunglasses | _NH_Icon.png){kind=icon}
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2,000 Bells
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500 Bells
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Label Able Sisters |
Gorgeous Cool |
Everyday / Formal / Party / Theatrical / Vacation |
| 674 | Labelle socks | _NH_Icon.png){kind=icon}
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940 Bells
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235 Bells
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Label Able Sisters |
Cool Simple |
Everyday / Formal / Sporty / Theatrical |
| 676 | Labelle tights | _NH_Icon.png){kind=icon}
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1,240 Bells
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310 Bells
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Label Able Sisters |
Elegant Cute |
Everyday / Formal / Party / Theatrical |
| 670 | Labelle pumps | _NH_Icon.png){kind=icon}
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3,500 Bells
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875 Bells
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Label Able Sisters |
Elegant Gorgeous |
Everyday / Formal / Party / Theatrical / Work |
| 673 | Labelle sneakers | _NH_Icon.png){kind=icon}
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3,300 Bells
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825 Bells
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Label Able Sisters |
Cool Active |
Everyday / Sporty / Theatrical |
Card profiles[edit]
amiibo cards[edit]
Card back
| #104 Labelle - Series 2 | ||||||||
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103 Kicks | List of amiibo cards #104 Labelle |
105 Copper |
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Card back
| #410 Label - Series 5 | ||||
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409 Sable | List of amiibo cards #410 Label |
411 K.K. |
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→ |
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Names in other languages[edit]
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