# Wicked Emperor Slippers Relax with the Dark Side in the Cozy Darth Vader Slippers By Ariel Weber | Published 2012-12-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darth-vader-slippers References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/fashion/star-wars-darth-vader-slipppers-for-those-who-wear-the-pants.php) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AO6XFJS/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) For [Star Wars fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars) and those with a bit of a devious side, the Darth Vader Slippers let you channel the dark force in a comfortable and relaxing way. These [house slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-slippers) are extremely plush so that you will feel as if you are walking on a cloud while strutting around in these bad boys. They come adorned with Darth Vaders iconic face and are made from black metallic material to mimic the material used for Darth Vader’s armory. They are also [Star Wars certified](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi) so that it is also a great addition to any franchise fans collection. The Darth Vader slippers are the perfect combination of warmth and style, which shows that you don’t need to be fighting the Jetis to enjoy a piece of the dark side. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Star Wars Fans Fashion:** Creating fashionable items for Star Wars fans that combine comfort and iconic characters. - **Plush Armory Materials:** Using plush and metallic materials to mimic the appearance of armor in everyday products. - **Franchise Fan Collectibles:** Designing collectible items that appeal to fans of a specific franchise. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Incorporating elements of popular culture into fashionable products. - **Home Goods:** Creating comfortable and stylish home items like slippers inspired by popular franchises. - **Collectibles:** Producing collectible items for fans to add to their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Filmic Elf Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-x-time.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Desktop Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-orbitkey-desk-mat.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Sheep Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheep-slippers.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi Bath Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bath-soap.md) - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md)