# Star Wars Summer Wear These Custom-Made R2D2 Shorts by 'Productiveslacker' are Geek-Chic By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-04-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r2d2-shorts References: [geektyrant](http://geektyrant.com/news/2012/4/29/custom-made-r2-d2-womens-shorts.html) & [productiveslacker.tumblr](http://productiveslacker.tumblr.com/post/22015656203) It's apparently quite difficult to find [Star Wars-themed lady wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection), so 'Productiveslacker' decided she should design her own [R2D2 Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-tweed-apres-shorts). Judging by the photographs she posted, the blogger did a good job of it. Not only does the design accurately capture the most essential qualities of the [chirping robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid) from George Lucas's famous films, the cuts are such that they fit well. Virtually anybody can make, say, a custom t-shirt by pressing some design on to it. However, it's another task altogether to create a well-fitting, properly proportioned garment that still has enough fabric to accommodate involved decals. From the robot's white and blue signature color-scheme to its buttons and doo-dads, Productiveslacker deserves credit for her illustrative talents as well as her crafty tailoring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geek Chic Clothing:** Opportunity for designers to create custom clothing that caters to fandoms. - **Custom Tailoring:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies that offer personalized tailoring for custom designs. - **Novelty Fashion:** Opportunity to bring in novelty fashion with interesting designs and patterns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of custom-designed clothing for niche markets. - **3D Printing Industry:** The 3D printing industry can provide an avenue for people to print out their own designs for unique clothing. - **E-commerce Industry:** The e-commerce industry can benefit from selling custom-made clothing to niche markets like fandoms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.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) - [Insulated Sci-Fi Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-x-star-wars-skywalker-pilot-ski-collection.md) - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.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 Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md)