Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume

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Nov 11 2017 - Apr 1 2018

Take a unique journey into the Star Wars™ universe as characters are brought to life through a dramatic presentation of more than 60 original costumes. Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume will closely examine the captivating process of costume design for iconic outfits featured in the first seven films of the Star Wars series—from Queen Amidala’s lavish gowns to Darth Vader’s imposing black armor.

Explore the artistry of the world’s most recognized cinematic costumes, including Queen Amidala, Chewbacca, X-Wing Pilots, and Droids, including C-3PO and R2-D2.

This exhibition goes beyond the chronological, literary, or filmic order often used to chronicle Star Wars™. It focuses instead on the creative process, encompassing the essence of George Lucas’ vision and the exciting challenge of translating his iconic characters into a dynamic reality.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website


Whether or not you go,  Star Wars Costumes: The Original Trilogy  brings a fresh perspective on the creation of the clothes and costume props that brought these much-loved characters to life. In over 200 new costume photographs, sketches, and behind-the-scenes photos and notes, based on new interviews, the book affords s an intimate look at the unforgettable costumes from this classic series. For the first time, the Lucasfilm Archives is granting full access to the original costumes of episodes IV, V, and VI, allowing them to be revealed in never-before-seen detail.


 Click Star Wars Costumes: The Original Trilogy to place this book in your Amazon shopping cart. 

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