Star Wars Force 4 Fashion Recruits Haute Designers for Charity
In all my days as a film critic, I don’t think there’s ever been a more all engrossing, highly anticipated film than the latest Star Wars installment, The Force Awakens. Now even high fashion designers are getting into the spirit, collaborating with Bloomingdale’s on a charity project entitled “Force 4 Fashion,” which gives all us couture cultists the opportunity to bid on outfits inspired by the film’s costume designer, Michael Kaplan. We’re talking designers like Cynthia Rowley, Diane von Furstenberg, Giles Deacon, Halston, Opening Ceremony, Ovadia & Sons, Parker, Rag & Bone, Timo Weiland and Todd Snyder.
Star Wars Force 4 Fashion sketch by Diane Von Furstenberg
“This collaboration celebrates the distinctive synergy between film and fashion in the run up to an exceptional moment in the history of pop culture. We’re excited to see how this incredible lineup of designers interpret Star Wars characters in unique ways, as well as to raise money for a great cause.” Said Leslie Ferraro, Co-Chair, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media and President, Disney Consumer Products.
Star Wars Force 4 Fashion sketch by Giles Deacon
The designers’ looks will be revealed at a “Force 4 Fashion” launch event, presented by Kay Jewelers, in New York City on December 2nd before going on display in Bloomingdale’s NYC flagship windows the following day. Outfits will then be auctioned off December 2-18 by Bloomingdale’s on CharityBuzz.com, with the proceeds benefiting their holiday charity partner, Child Mind Institute, on behalf of Star Wars: Force For Change – a charitable initiative that empowers people to make a positive impact on the world around them.
A little something for the guys: Star Wars Force 4 Fashion shearling parka sketch by Todd Synder
Additionally, Michael Kaplan has designed three, limited edition “little brown bag” reusable totes, only available for purchase at Bloomingdale’s during the holiday season starting just before Thanksgiving. The Star Wars-themed totes will be merchandised in pop-up shops featuring various Star Wars inspired merchandise.
Although the real outfits won’t be on display until December 2, you can take a look at sketches of them right here, right now. You’re welcome. Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens in U.S. theaters on December 18, 2015.
Star Wars Force 4 Fashion sketch by Parker — Captain Phasma
Star Wars Force 4 Fashion sketch by Timo Weiland
Star Wars Force 4 Fashion sketch by Rag & Bone
Star Wars Force 4 Fashion sketch by Rag & Bone
Star Wars Force 4 Fashion sketch by Cynthia Rowley
Star Wars Force 4 Fashion sketch by Ovadia_&_Sons
Star Wars Force 4 Fashion sketch by Halston
Star Wars Force 4 Fashion Stormtrooper sketch by Opening Ceremony
