Costumes in Star Wars: The Recreation of Rey’s Costume from The Force Awakens

Abstract

While many people like the idea of dressing up as their favorite film or comic-book hero, there are others who turn this idea into a reality with costuming. This process-analysis paper analyzes Rey’s Scavenger costume from the film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, examining the techniques and skills generally needed to accurately replicate a costume seen in a film. This paper focuses first on the assistance offered by online costuming communities, and the type of research needed to begin a costume, which often includes working with a limited number of references. This paper then delves into a process-analysis of the costume’s construction, from fabric types and dye to leatherwork and aging. The costume’s wear-ability as an actual outfit is also discussed.