Gallery: From C-3PO Swimsuits to R2-D2 Engagement Rings: The Star Wars Fashion We Love
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Forget *Star Wars* logo tees. Although pop culture mashups with high fashion aren't exactly unheard of, something about the aesthetics and iconography of the *Star Wars* universe has proved particularly well-suited to the world of designer apparel and accessories in recent years, inspiring collaborations with international brands like BAPE, trompe-l'oeil "costume" apparel by Marc Ecko, luxury watches, Slave Leia-themed hightops and even custom R2-D2 wedding rings. As our week of *Star Wars*-themed content continues at Wired, we've selected some of the most stylish and inspired apparel and accessories from the wider world of *Star Wars* fashion. __Above: *Star Wars* Hoodies by Thinkgeek \---------------------------------------__ The real trick of the *Star Wars* hoodies by Thinkgeek isn't that they advertise your love of Boba Fett and Stormtroopers; it's that they actually turn you into [Boba Fett](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ea40/) or a [Stormtrooper](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ead1/) -- if you're willing to commit to the full over-the-face zip.
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__R2-D2 Ties by Psycho Bunny__ ------------------------------ Produced by New York-based tie manufacturers Psycho Bunny, these pure silk R2-D2 patterned ties were released in honor of the 30th anniversary of *Empire Strikes Back*.
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__Limited Edition Luxury *Star Wars* Watches by Seiko__ ------------------------------------------------------- Seiko's limited edition series of *Star Wars* watches is not for the frugal, at a price of around $1,800 (after converting from yen to U.S. dollars). Each watch in the Brightz line has its own distinctive elements; the R2D2 version (appropriately) has a high-res digital interface; the Darth Maul watch features dramatic, red Roman numerals on the watch face while the Yoda and C-3PO iterations are tinted green and gold respectively. And while you may not be able to read the [Japanese website](http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/bz/starwars/index.php) for the designer timepieces, trust us -- it's a worth clicking over for the web design alone.
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__R2D2 Engagement Ring by Paul Michael Design__ ----------------------------------------------- Few proposals could aspire to the greatness achieved by Joe Pagani, who popped the question with a [sapphire and diamond R2-D2 ring](http://www.geekologie.com/2012/11/you-really-captured-his-essence-r2-d2-en.php) he had custom-designed for his girlfriend by Paul Michael Design. After Pagani's proposal story inspired collective awwws from *Star Wars* fans across the Internet, [Paul Michael Design and Custom Made](http://www.custommade.com/this-droid-is-for-sale/by/paulmichaeldesign/) decided to give other *Star Wars* fans the opportunity to bite his style with replicas of the ring, starting at $1,250 for sterling silver and $2,950 for gold.
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__Artoo and Threepio Swimsuits by Black Milk Clothing__ ------------------------------------------------------- Named after the two most beloved robots of the *Star Wars* mythos, these swimsuits are part of a much larger line of [*Star Wars*-inspired swimsuits, dresses and leggings](http://blackmilkclothing.com/collections/star-wars) from Australian brand Black Milk. (Their "[Middle Earth](http://blackmilkclothing.com/collections/middle-earth)" line isn't half-bad either.)
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__Adidas Originals x *Star Wars*__ ---------------------------------- *Star Wars* and Adidas have teamed up several times in the past, but two of our favorite were the Slave Leia-themed high-tops (above) and the Skywalker kicks inspired by the original series.
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__Chewbacca Tank Top by Welovefine__ ------------------------------------ *Star Wars* t-shirts are a dime a dozen, but how many tank tops transform the women who wear them into Wookiees? Just one that we've found, courtesy of t-shirt retailer [Welovefine](http://www.welovefine.com/50-star-wars).
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__Millennium Falcon Blueprint Cufflinks by Entertainment Earth__ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sure, you might have your doubts the first time you look at them, but these [Entertainment Earth cufflinks](http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CUSWMFBP#.URrIHKSYYik) can make the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs.
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__*Star Wars* Laser Cut Acrylic Ring Set by Licketycut__ -------------------------------------------------------- A combination of three separate laser-cut elements made from acrylic and designed by Etsy user Licketycut, this [color-coded tri-part ring](http://www.etsy.com/listing/64963147/star-wars-laser-cut-acrylic-ring-set) features Yoda, C-3PO and R2D2 in a stackable combo.
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__BAPE x *Star Wars*__ ---------------------- The recent collaborations between *Star Wars* and BAPE (a.k.a. the trendy Japanese clothing company A Bathing Ape) produced not only a [charming line of t-shirts](http://www.bape.com/sw) that integrated their simian mascot into iconic *Star Wars* scenes from the maw of the sarlacc to the Mos Eisley cantina, but also [hoodies, tote bags and knick-kacks](http://www.bape.com/sw2) mashing up the iconic film with their cartoony style.
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__"I Know" Han and Leia-Inspired Rings__ ---------------------------------------- The classic exchange between Princess Leia ("I Iove you!") and about-to-be-frozen-in-carbonite Han Solo ("I know") gets immortalized in a pair of his and her sterling silver engagement rings by Swankmetalsmithing that feature rubies, sapphires, and the most romantic of all orbital battle stations, the Death Star.
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__Darth Maul Hoodie by Mark Ecko__ ---------------------------------- While Marc Ecko's line of *Star Wars*-themed clothing isn't the only one out there to walk the line between fashion and cosplay (see: Thinkgeek) but the vengeful face of this Darth Maul hoodie remains far and away the most terrifying visage in the world of *Star Wars* fashion. Fear is its ally.
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