# Chic Sci-Fi Villains Chase Kunz Gives Star Wars Baddies a Gentleman's Makeover By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chase-kunz References: [rampagedreality](http://rampagedreality.com/post/11052385756/spoonskunzswfash) & [society6](http://society6.com/chasekunz) If Star Wars villains could be GQ material, they'd probably look a lot like Chase Kunz's portraits. Talented artist Chase Kunz answers the question of how Star Wars baddies would look if Darth Vader ever held a formal for the employees of the Empire. The bad boys of the galaxy have been suited-up and re-imagined as dapper gentleman to prove that they can look dangerously dashing. Darth Vader now confidently wears a vintage suit with a pocket square that easily rivals Don Draper, while a Stormtrooper rocks plaid for a hipster look that's a nice change from the monochromatic white uniform. Chase Kunz's illustrations are available as prints, laptop/[iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-villains-x-casetify) skins, as well as [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-star-wars-day)/[iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repod-c1) covers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sci-fi Fashion:** The trend of reimagining sci-fi characters as stylish individuals presents opportunities for fashion designers to create unique and futuristic clothing lines. - **Nostalgic Revivals:** The trend of giving iconic villains a gentleman's makeover taps into the nostalgia of popular culture, with potential for innovative collaborations between artists, brands, and media franchises. - **Personalized Tech Accessories:** The trend of offering artwork-inspired tech accessories, such as prints, skins, and covers, provides opportunities for artists and manufacturers to create personalized and stylish electronic accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of reimagined sci-fi characters to create unique clothing lines that merge futuristic elements with sophisticated style. - **Media and Entertainment:** The media and entertainment industry can explore partnerships and collaborations with artists to tap into the nostalgia trend and offer fans new perspectives on iconic characters. - **Technology Accessories:** The technology accessories industry can capitalize on the demand for personalized and artistic products by collaborating with artists and offering customized tech accessories inspired by popular culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md) - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi Gaming Chair Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-star-wars.md)