Gonzalo agrees, "There are so many themes that resonate with the universal human condition in these films, and that's naturally the reason for their enduring appeal. One theme that strikes me is the plight of the underdog in a cutthroat capitalist society. Imagine a world where people are trying to make a living farming moisture! Not to mention the common difficulty of defining and becoming a healthy male in our society, when your father is, at best absent, and at worst wholly consumed by the darkest concentration of evil in the universe! And of course, the thought that in a dark world, overrun by evil corruption and greed, that all it takes is a brave young woman and a video clip to start a revolution. There's also the comforting theme that all things are integrated -- good and evil -- and that every ugly circumstance is eventually balanced by something of beauty."
The designers not only related to the films' profound themes, but also found themselves critiquing the unique fashions worn throughout the saga. "Princess Leia had the most style in everything she wore whether it was a dress, or a bikini, or pants -- and she does it all with great hair," Vosovic says. "However, some of Queen Amidala's costumes were a big old-fashioned DON'T. Her outfits needed a little less sequins and a bit more wearability. She just didn't seem comfortable in her clothes, and you really need that."
Eng adds, "I think Queen Amidala definitely is the most fashionable. Princess Leia lives in a time of revolution, so there is no time or resources for making pretty things. I would also like to design for her using those infinite resources and the advanced technology. But my favorite outfits were the ones worn by the stormtroopers. The costumes really helped to characterize them. The hard plastic made them seem like mindless robotic drones. And the white made them unwittingly visible targets."
"I think the best look though is a tie between Darth Vader and Han Solo," Franco continues. "I love Vader's black mask because you could feel his pain and determination without seeing his face. You saw the helmet and light gleaming off of it. It is like talking to someone when they are wearing sunglasses and you are not. It puts one at a disadvantage emotionally. It is intimidating, and if it's a mask it's intimidating times 50. Han was so GQ for the times -- his cool black vest or black Members-Only cut jacket, his slim cut pants, and cool riding boots. He had easy-going hair and the coolest belt. I also dug his Hoth outfit; that's Arctic cool right there."
Janx adds, "The costuming in Star Wars is brilliant. The metal bikini is quirky and fantastic! But Boba Fett, hands down is the coolest-looking character in all of Star Wars. Luke's Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru need the most fashion help -- they're downright boring."
"But the one poor character who needs major fashion help is Jabba the Hutt!" designer Raymundo Baltazar says.
