# ‘Star Wars' Body Paint Nerdy Paint-On Costumes Turn Your Skin Into a Sci-Fi Art Canvas By Cowbag | Published 2009-02-20 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-storm-trooper-costumes-star-wars-body-paint I am loving the images of the ‘[Star Wars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars)’ body-painted Stormtrooper, but I’m actually surprised that there aren’t a lot more images of body art like this out there. People, please, get cracking! I also love the Jabba the Hut body paint, which inspired me to write this article in the first place. And then I tried--and failed--to find someone who had their face painted like Darth Vader. HUMPH. Never mind, nearly-naked body art Stormtroopers should be enough to cheer anyone up! If you’re reading at work, be warned: Due to the nature of body art, there are brief moments of mild nudity in the video. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Body Art Costumes:** There is an opportunity for designers and artists to create body paint designs that can be used as costumes. - **Nerdy Fashion:** Nerdy body art can inspire a new trend in fashion design. - **Customizable Body Art:** With the use of technology, body art can be made even more personalized through digital mapping and programming. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Body art can be used in movies and TV shows as part of costume and character design. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can incorporate the trend of nerdy body art into their designs. - **Cosmetics:** There is an opportunity for cosmetic companies to create body paints that are safe and long-lasting for everyday use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.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) - [Sci-Fi Bath Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bath-soap.md) - [Sci-Fi Gaming Chair Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-star-wars.md) - [Chrome-Colored Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md)