Now that Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has been out for a bit, I thought it would be fun to look at some of the costuming in the movie. If you haven’t seen The Rise of Skywalker, turn back now, as we’re about to go to Spoilersville. Alright! So there’s been much ado about… Continue reading Deconstructing The Rise of Skywalker: Jannah
Did Obi-wan really go into hiding wearing his Jedi robes? With The Rise of Skywalker coming out this week, I thought it would be a good time to revisit some Star Wars costuming–specifically what happens when new design breaks the world the old design established. Specifically: Jedi robes. Many jokes have been made about Obi-wan… Continue reading Hiding the Jedi
In a previous post we talked about The Action Movie Tank Top. Today we’re going to talk about its 21st century cousin, The Feelings Tank Top. You’ve got a fast-paced action movie that you need to slow down for a bit so a character can share their feelings. Enter: The Feelings Tank Top! Now they’re… Continue reading Ode to The Feelings Tank Top
No matter what is going on in her life–her planet being destroyed, leading a rebel army, captured by teddy bears–Princess Leia always has her hair done. Which begs the question–HOW?! My friend Glenn, of FilmWonk, after reading the my Deconstructing Princess Leia and its sequel Part 2: Here Comes The General, commented that the movies… Continue reading A Star Wars Mystery: Who Does Princess Leia’s Hair?
It’s time for Part 2 of our deconstruction of Princess Leia. This post is going to look at Leia’s appearances in the new Star Wars movies. If you missed last week’s Deconstructing Princess Leia: Part 1, you’ll want to read that before you read this post. Let’s get started shall we? Star Wars: The Force… Continue reading Deconstructing Princess Leia Part 2: Here Comes the General!
Today I am going to talk about the costuming of Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy. YEAAAH. Star Wars: A New Hope is one of my favorite movies, and I’ve mentioned in previous posts how the costuming is so good they won an Oscar. Princess Leia is one of my favorite characters, so… Continue reading Deconstructing Princess Leia
Lando’s not a system, he’s The Man. Have I mentioned I love Star Wars? I do! Lando Calrissian has appeared in three—soon to be four—Star Wars films and has looked great every time. So, let’s look at the secret to his styling. Lando’s styling relies on three colors—gold, sky blue and navy, worn in different… Continue reading Deconstructing Lando Calrissian
I’m going to talk about Rey’s costume design in the trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. I love Star Wars, and I love the costume design of the original trilogy. The original three movies were always very specific with their costume design and Star Wars: A New Hope took home the 1978 Oscar… Continue reading Deconstructing The Rise of Skywalker Trailer