# Domestic Droid Wear R2D2 Apron Geeks Up the Kitchen with an Iconic Character By Matt Ho | Published 2012-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r2d2-apron References: [geekcrafts](http://geekcrafts.com/domesticated-geek/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/83350067/star-wars-r2d2-apron-costume) [Star Wars fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi) can now show off their love for the [sci-fi franchise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars) while they cook by donning one of the R2D2 Aprons by HauteMessThreads. Thanks to the R2D2 Apron, the kitchen just got a whole lot geekier. HauteMessThreads has designed this apron honor of one of the most beloved droids of all time. The designer has taken various elements of the character and incorporated it into the entire look. Like R2D2, the apron has a white body with blue, red and black parts representing the circuitry design. It also has adjustable halter straps for a better fit. Now that R2D2 is in apron form, perhaps its time to design one of his partner in crime, C-3P0. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geeky Kitchen Gear:** The trend towards geek culture being incorporated into home goods encourages new product development in the kitchen industry. - **Iconic Character Merchandise:** The trend towards merchandise featuring iconic characters is an opportunity for licensing partnerships between entertainment franchises and designers. - **Novelty Aprons:** The trend towards novelty aprons allows for innovative designs and collaborations with popular culture icons. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware designers can partner with entertainment franchises to create novelty items for pop-culture enthusiasts. - **Licensing:** Entertainment companies have the opportunity to branch out and allow licensing for merchandise featuring their iconic characters. - **Fashion & Apparel:** Fashion & Apparel companies can take advantage of the trend towards novelty items and create unique designs for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md) - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-small-kitchen-appliance-design.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-star-wars-day.md) - [Collaboration Cartoon Cooking Aprons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedley-bennett-x-bobs-burgers.md) - [Droid-Inspired Building Block Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-c3po.md)