One key element of upstrata fashion that I haven’t yet seen many mention in discussion of Galactic Starcruiser costuming is HATS. It seems pretty clear the rule of thumb is ‘anything goes’! Opera patrons (19 BBY): Led Daragon, Ulfor Bombaasa, Ottregu Grey, Janu Godalhi, Delva Racine ĭuke Teta, Koyi Mateil, Baron Papanoida, Opula Deget, Danl Faytonni. We can gain further insight into what getting ‘dressed up’ in the GFFA looks like by examining the wealthy patrons of the Galaxies Opera House seen in Episode III.

Taken as a whole, it becomes clear that these kinds of voluminous garments are a world apart from the more familiar no-frills, practical wear of most OT characters! However, I recently came across an Episode VI costume-reference Polaroid of a ‘Rebel dignitary’, who seems to be keeping the senator vibes alive in 4 ABY: They wear decorated hats it’s all very formal.” Sang Jun Lee, Dressing a Galaxy, p98.

George wanted to show them in traditional costumes-each senator’s outfit coming from a different culture, like an Asian Buddhist monk, or someone from Turkey or somewhere else in the Middle East, but all made a bit high tech. “There are a lot of senators in Episode III.

One thing’s for sure: Trisha Biggar’s costume designs reveal a clear preference for robes, cloaks, and coats in late-Republic senators’ clothing: Late-Republic senators and aides: Liana Merian, Agrippa Aldrete, Bail Antilles’ aide, Silya Shessaun, Gem Sirrom, Terr Taneel, Chi Eekway, Fang Zar, Mon Mothma Bana Breema, Male-Dee, Giddean Danu, Bail Organa, Rep. Since any discussion of in-universe formalwear is really a discussion of the clothing of the galactic upstrata, and since the Original Trilogy is-aside from Leia-generally not concerned with these kinds of characters, our best examples from top-tier sources come from the Prequel films (which were very much focused on galactic elites). Welcome back to another installment of the Galactic Style Guide, the monthly series where we break down the ‘ Star Wars aesthetic’ to help you create a more authentic ‘outer persona’! While quality reenacting and living history are geared more towards the ‘common’ experience, Disney’s Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience is billing itself as a luxury cruise, and I’ve seen plenty of folks online asking, ‘What am I supposed to wear?’ With that in mind, I’ve combed my reference library and collected some examples of formal outfits to help get an idea of what ‘fancy dress’ looks like in the Galaxy Far, Far Away.

Dressing a Galaxy by Trisha Biggar