At the recommendation of a distinguished Poke stylist named Paris, Ash and Dawn decide to participate in the well-known Pokemon fashion show, the Hearthome Collection. Since the Hearthome Gym Leader is still away on a training mission, they jump at the opportunity to partake in this exciting event for the experience.
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- Call-Back:
- During her introduction, Paris states she recognizes Ash as the winner of the Hearthome Tag Battle Competition.
- Dawn remembers Zoey's advice to ensure the Pokémon are the center of attention as she plans the perfect show and outfits for the Hearthome Collection.
- Ethereal White Dress: Dawn designs simple snow-white dresses paired with ice-blue necklaces for herself and Buneary. The outfits complement Buneary's performance as a snow spirit on a white mountain.
- Fashion Show: The episode centers around a famous Pokemon fashion show, The Hearthome Collection.
- Hoist by Their Own Petard: Jessie's last-minute bright and makeup-heavy additions to James’s carefully crafted look for Wobbuffet don’t go over well with the judges and Wobbuffet loses.
- Ice Person: Dawn's act for Buneary in the Hearthome Collection centers around emulating being a snow spirit on a white mountain through the clever use of Ice Beam.
- Simple, yet Awesome: Dawn designs her and Buneary's outfits as simple snow-white dresses paired with matching ice-blue necklaces, all inspired by Buneary's performance as a show spirit on a white mountain. She took Zoey and Hermione's advice to ensure that Buneary was the main attraction in the act, ultimately helping Dawn win first place in the Hearthome Collection.
