Star Wars costumes on display

Sith robes and lightsabers are displayed as part of an exhibit on the costumes of Star Wars at Seattle’s EMP Museum. The creators of the new exhibit, with 60 original costumes from the six Star Wars movies, are hoping to gather geeks, fashionistas and movie fans together to discuss how clothing helps set the scene.

The exhibit, "Rebel, Jedi, Princess, Queen: Star Wars and the Power of Costume," will be in Seattle through early October and then travel across the United States through 2020.

C-3PO and R2-D2

The vivid imagination of conceptual artist Ralph McQuarrie brought to life the characters and worlds envisioned by George Lucas. McQuarrie’s paintings and drawings were instrumental in the push to bring Lucas’ saga to the big screen, giving shape and form to a multitude of fantastic individuals, creatures, planets, and technology depicted in this epic hero’s tale.

According to an interview with George Lucas, originally R2-D2 and C-3PO were called A-2 and C-3.

Padme Amidala

The emblem of a Naboo starfighter pilot is seen on the belt of a Padme Amidala costume displayed as part of an exhibit on the costumes of Star Wars at Seattle’s EMP Museum.

Queen Amidala

The Senate gown of Queen Amidala, center, is seen with handmaiden gowns on display as part of an exhibit on the costumes of Star Wars at Seattle’s EMP Museum.

Princess Leia

Princess Leia's slave bikini, right, and her Boushh disguise are displayed as part of an exhibit on the costumes of Star Wars at Seattle’s EMP Museum.

Chewbacca

In this photo taken Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, a yak hair and mohair costume of the Wookiee Chewbacca is displayed as part of an exhibit on the costumes of Star Wars at Seattle’s EMP Museum.

Stormtrooper

A stormtrooper costume is displayed with Darth Vader behind as part of an exhibit on the costumes of Star Wars at Seattle’s EMP Museum.