In celebration of Lucasfilm’s highly anticipated film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Disney and Bloomingdale’s are joining forces with an illustrious group of designers in a fashion meets fundraising initiative, “Force 4 Fashion.” Drawing inspiration from the film’s costume designer, Michael Kaplan, fashion designers like Giles Deacon, Halston, Cynthia Rowley, Diane von Furstenberg, Opening Ceremony, Parker, Ovadia & Sons, Todd Snyder, Timo Weiland, and Rag & Bone are each creating an outfit to be auctioned for charity that pays homage to the characters in the upcoming movie.
Star Wars and Bloomingdale’s Collaboration
The designers’ looks will be unveiled 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 between December 2nd – 18th by Bloomingdale’s on Charity Buzz, with the proceeds benefitting 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.
Additionally, Michael Kaplan has designed three, limited-edition “little brown bag” reusable totes ($28), only available at Bloomingdale’s during the holiday season starting just before Thanksgiving. The Star Wars-themed totes will be merchandised in pop-up shops that feature various Star Wars inspired merchandise. Please visit StarWars.com for more information about Force 4 Fashion. Also, follow the hashtag #Force4Fashion on social media.
Designer Sketches for Force 4 Fashion
“This look is really a celebration of strength and beauty which is perfect for Rey. It is also lightweight and easy, because movement is so important.” – Diane von Furstenberg
“Lucasfilm has always pushed the boundaries of creativity, especially in costume design. BB-8 takes droids to the next level!” – Cynthia Rowley
“We imagined what Captain Phasma would wear out of her Stormtrooper uniform. We wanted to glam her up but still keep her looking fierce. Our design was inspired by ancient tribal warriors.” – Parker
“The dress I have created for the Force for Change charity event is a long sleeved double georgette gown with an all over print inspired by Gwendoline Christie’s character Captain Phasma, it has been great fun designing the dress whilst helping to support the Child Mind Institute” – Giles Deacon
“This was a natural project for rag & bone, not only aesthetically, but also because the original Star Wars trilogy had a major impact on me as a young boy. “Star Wars IV: A New Hope” has been my favorite film since I was a child. I’m still a huge a fan today, as are my three young children. To create these looks for Kylo Ren and Rey, we drew upon the core of rag & bone’s aesthetic. We’re a brand very much inspired by the edginess of New York but also very rooted in our English heritage through tailoring and military influences. You will see that reflected in these pieces.” – Marcus Wainwright, Rag & Bone
“We chose Finn because we wanted to explore his adventurous character. We love the idea of combining functionality with fantasy and creating something for Finn that could easily translate to everyday wear.” – Timo Weiland
Star Wars: Fashion Finds the Force Launches in London
Star Wars’ association with British fashion and design will also be celebrated by London-based designers like Agi & Sam, Bobby Abley, Christoper Raeburn, J.W. Anderson, Nasir Mazhar, Peter Pilotto, Phoebe English, Preen, and Thomas Tait. These 10 fashion designers have also created catwalk looks inspired by Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Their designs will be showcased at an extraordinary “Star Wars: Fashion Finds the Force” presentation on November 26th in London, following which they will be available to fans worldwide by online auction at http://www.starwarsfashion.london with all proceeds donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, on behalf of Star Wars: Force for Change initiative.
The Star Wars nerd in me just squealed. I need those shopping totes – all three of them!!
This is a great way to raise funds for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s charity. I wish that the show would be a success. I would love to get the tote bag too!
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Isn’t that fun! I admire anyone with that kind of drawing talent. Stick figures are a stretch for me! Ha ha!
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That is so cool! I love that it’s helping the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s charity, and I love the sheer creativity of these looks.
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I live with two Star Wars nuts LOL! I will have to see what Bloomingdales has for them. Looks like fun stuff to try out.
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wow, some of these are so cool! I cannot even imagine the prices these are going to end up being at the auction though. Don’t even want to think about it. All I know is that I would never be able to own any lol.
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This is really cool! So many people are into Star Wars and will love this collaboration. I love the tote bags!!
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I would have never expected that, but very interesting for sure.
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Wow, this is so cool! I love that Star Wars is making a come back and in so many ways!
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Wow these are so cool. I love that they’re collaborating! I’d love to see some more Star Wars styles.
Wow, those sketches are awesome!
I love the collaboration! I’d love one each of the shopping totes.
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Oh wow, this is so amazing. I had no idea they were collaborating. So cool!
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That’s so cool! Not only I love Star Wars, but I love the designer sketches for Force 4 Fashion.
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I am totally geeking out over this collaboration! I love Star Wars and can’t wait to see the movie!!
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I was never a big Star Wars fan before I had kids. Now that my boys are such huge fans I feel like I need to know all about it. I love the detail in the sketches!
Oh my gosh, I really want one of those brown bags. We are a Star Wars and Bloomingdales fan, I think this collaboration is great.
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I have to get those bags. I am so in love with them! I guess I know where I will be heading on Black Friday.
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The designs are fantastic! I’m in love with the bag. What a great collaboration.
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How cool is this? I had no idea. I am loving all of these, they are super nice and unique which is nice to see!
I do know a lot of Star Wars fans. I think there are so many cool ways being incorporated for people to share that they’re fans.
It seems that Star Wars is everywhere…wouldn’t have thought that designs would hit Bloomingdale’s. I like the limited-edition “little brown bag” reusable tote you’ve shown here.
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I had no idea they were collaborating! That purse is amazing, my boyfriend would love to see that male line.
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What a neat post! My husband was just saying about how Star Wars is just every where now. I love these sketches.
I actually think this is a pretty stellar collaboration. The pieces combined look like things I would wear every day.
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I love this collab. I know quite a few people who would love it too.
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I think it’s a cool and very unique collaboration. And I’m sure, this collaboration would delight Star Wars fans.
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This is a great collection. My daughter would love it, she is obsessed with both Star Wars and anything fashion related!
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I love those sketches! Great post for those Star War fans out there.
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I love the collaborations! The tote bag is very cool and something that I would love to get.
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Ok so this is the coolest sketches EVER! Long live Star Wars. Thanks for sharing and very talented.
I think this collaboration is awesome! I am especially excited by the designs of Cynthia Rowley! Love ’em! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve never even seen Star Wars!! But I do love the tote 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing!
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Totally digging this. I love how to included the cool new version of starwars!