Episode 120: How Does Costuming Influence Star Wars?

From Jedi robes to Stormtrooper armor, the costuming of the Star Wars galaxy has inspired the minds and hearts of fans young and old for more than 40 years - but what goes into the making of those costumes behind-the-scenes? We sit down with Xena Duncan, who worked on The Last Jedi, and get a unique and exciting look at how costumes influence Star Wars. Also in the news, recent interviews with Alden Ehrenreich, Harrison Ford and George Lucas about the upcoming Solo film.

Plus, we discuss the recent announcement of Game of Thrones creators  David Benioff and D. B. Weiss charged with creating a series of new Star Wars films, and what that may mean for women and people of color.

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Xena Duncan (@xenadd) Poetry In Costume

Articles regarding costuming:Source 1; Source 2; Source 3; Source 4; Source 5; Source 6

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