# Star Wars Swimwear The R2-D2 One-Piece Turns the Lovable Droid into a Sex Symbol By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r2-d2-one-piece References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomer/r2-d2-one-piece) & [shop.blackmilkclothing](http://shop.blackmilkclothing.com/product/artoo) I've never considered R2-D2 as sexy until I saw the R2-D2 One-Piece. This swimsuit was designed by Black Milk and arrives just in time to be too late for the [summer season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-girl-summer). For the other half of the world that is just entering summer, I highly suggest that you check out the R2-D2 One-Piece. Designed by James Lillis, it features the [classic R2-D2 coloring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars) and design, along with some intelligent design additions like UV blocking and SPF 50+ sun protection. Check it out in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Swimwear Fashion:** Incorporate popular franchise themes like Star Wars into swimwear designs to attract a devoted fan base. - **Character Licensing:** Seek opportunities to license popular characters and designs to create unique and appealing products. - **Functional Design:** Integrate practical features like UV blocking and sun protection into swimwear to enhance its value and appeal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Leverage popular culture and franchise themes to create innovative and eye-catching clothing items. - **Licensing and Merchandising:** Explore partnerships with intellectual property owners to develop licensed products that resonate with consumers. - **Sports and Outdoor Equipment:** Introduce functional improvements to traditional sports and outdoor gear to enhance user experience and safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md) - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.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-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md)