diff --git a/api/api_fashion.lua b/api/api_fashion.lua
index 299410d..6aca661 100644
--- a/api/api_fashion.lua
+++ b/api/api_fashion.lua
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ end
 -- this makes use of the "model" option of formspecs
 yl_speak_up.skin_preview_3d = function(mesh, textures, where_front, where_back)
 	local tstr = ""
-	for i, t in ipairs(textures) do
+	for i, t in ipairs(textures or {}) do
 		tstr = tstr..minetest.formspec_escape(t)..","
 	end
 	local backside = ""