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Princess Leia's Metal Bikini

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Many fans make personal variations on the classic Leia costume, like this silver shawl. This fan grew up in a costuming family with a brother who read the Star Wars comics.Photo: Courtesy of Leia's Metal Bikini

See related story: The Cult of Leia's Metal Bikini

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This fan from Florida has been making costumes since the

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This fan, on the arm of an unconvincing Han Solo, made her

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This fan sports her self-made bikini, complete with neck

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A college student from Tennessee, Kell bought her bikini

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