As the highly anticipated and highly debated seventh episode to the Star
Wars film saga, The Force Awakens, opens in theatres across the globe
today, FashionUnited takes a moment to gather a number of the most
interesting fashion initiatives taken by brands and retailers who were keen
in cash in on the marketing and merchandising boom. Who says that Star Wars
and Fashion can’t go hand in hand?
Stylight took the opportunity to remake a number of high profile industry
makers into Star Wars style icons. British fashion designer, Victoria
Beckham was so pleased by her futuristic makeover as ‘Darth Victoria’ that
she shared the resulting picture with her followers on Instagram.
Love this!! x
vb #starwarsA photo
posted by Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) on Dec 15, 2015 at 4:30am
PSTImage credit: Stylight
Selfridges Fashion Finds the Force auction
British department store group Selfridges released a special Star Wars
fashion collection which was crafted by iconic designers such as J.W
Anderson and Peter Pilotto and went up for auction. Although bidding for
the collection is now closed, the proceeds raised are set to go to charity.Photo credit: J.W. Anderson look from Selfridges.com
Uniqlo hails Star Wars jacket and slippers
Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo launched a complete Star Wars range for
men and children, which included Darth Vader t-shirts, hoodies and
slippers. Uniqlo even applied the Star Wars touch to one of it’s most
iconic items – the quilted down feather jacket.Photo credit: Uniqlo
Yedi body suit at Forever 21
Looking for something a little more trendy than a printed t-shirt? Then
look no further than LA-based fast-fashion retailer Forever 21. In honour
of the movie release, the teen retailer has launched a collection of crop
tops, dressed and body suits with Star Wars motifs.Photo credit: Forever 21
Star Wars fun at Irregular Choice
Online footwear and accessories retailer Irregular Choice has launched a
pair of chunky platform ankle boots featuring a Darth Vader heel as well as
metallic C-3PO loafers.Photo credit: Irregular Choice
Bloomingdale’s ‘Force 4 Fashion’
Another department store group used the film’s launch as a starting point
to create a unique collection to raise funds for charity. US department
store Bloomingdale’s asked 11 designers, including Giles Deacon and Diane
Von Furstenberg to create looks based on the film’s new and old charcters.
The resulting outfits are currently on display at the flagship store on
Third Avenue in New York. Bidding is open via charitybuzz.com.Image credit: Jumpsuit from Diane Von Furstenberg
Disney Vader scarves
Graphic designer Emma J Shipley is offering luxurious wollen scarves in
collaboration with Disney. These unisex scarves are decorated with hand
made portraits of Darth Vader and scenes taken from the oringal film
series.Photo credit: Emma J Shipley