That is, until Bermans found out the amount of change that would be made to its collection of uniforms from 1966’s The Blue Max. When originally conceived for A New Hope, designer John Mollo and the film’s costume department went to huge lengths in order to find stock military uniforms – and they almost did with a company called Bermans. While certain people from certain classes saw the Emperor as a benevolent ruler who was saving the galaxy from disorder, the truth of the matter is that the Empire’s scare tactics were a major part of the driving force behind their ruthless methods. The ideals and aspirations of your everyday Imperial may have differed from one situation to another, but during its prime, one effort remained constant when it came to maintaining the outward appearance of the galaxy’s most feared military power: intimidation. Force of Fashion focuses on all things wearable in a galaxy far, far away - and right here at home! - with behind-the-scenes studies on some of the most iconic costumes of the saga, and the biggest highlights in Star Wars fashion today.ĭominance.
