This set of fashionable illustrations by Mexico City-based artist Guillermo Meraz give the world of Star Wars a playful haute couture makeover.
This latest set of drawings from the artist celebrate the release of 'Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens,' the newest release to come from the mega-popular franchise. In this latest collection, numerous character costumes both old and new have been redone to resemble something you'd find walking down a runway, rather than in an intergalactic battle.
Not only is the attention to detail by Guillermo Meraz impressive, but also is his ability to reimagine these costumes while still staying true to the characters. Traditionally male, animalistic and even robotic protagonists may have been switched into female form, but their defining features still remain nonetheless.
Galactic Couture Illustrations
Artist Guillermo Meraz Imagines Star Wars Costumes as High Fashion
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