# Star Wars Court Kicks Adidas Princess Leia Sneakers Make Us Want to Fight the Empire By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-princess-leia-sneakers References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2009/11/22/adidas-originals-x-star-wars-springsummer-2010-star-wars-collection-princess-leia/) & [nitrolicious](http://www.nitrolicious.com/blog/2009/11/20/adidas-originals-star-wars-collection-princess-leia-first-look/) I really like Star Wars, and I am super pumped for these adidas Princess Leia sneakers. For real, these are some bad ass kicks that are inspired by the epic bikini her highness wore in Return of the Jedi. Featuring lots of [maroon suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar) with a greenish olive satin, there is gold embroidery and accents as well. Just in case you didn’t get the motif, there is also a [Star Wars logo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set), in gold, at the base of the tongue. Basically, I am asking you to buy me a pair of adidas Princess Leia sneakers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sci-fi Fashion:** The trend of incorporating science fiction elements into fashion, like the Adidas Princess Leia sneakers, opens up opportunities for innovative designs and collaborations. - **Nostalgic Fashion:** The rise of nostalgic fashion items, such as the Star Wars-inspired sneakers, presents opportunities for brands to tap into consumers' affinity for iconic pop culture references. - **Celebrity Fashion Collaborations:** Collaborations between fashion brands and popular celebrities, as seen with the Adidas Princess Leia sneakers, can create buzz and drive sales by capitalizing on fans' excitement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of merging sci-fi elements and nostalgic references to create unique, high-demand products. - **Film and Entertainment:** The film and entertainment industry, particularly those with iconic pop culture franchises like Star Wars, can explore partnerships with fashion brands to expand their merchandise offerings. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can help brands leverage celebrity collaborations to create engaging campaigns that generate brand awareness and drive consumer interest. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Inspired Casual Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patrick-star-superstar.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Athletic Shoe Adornments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-pearls.md) - [Cartoon Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freizeit.md) - [80s-Inspired Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes.md) - [Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-hightop-sneakers.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md)