# Sci-Fi Robot Gowns Khalil Marenco Turns C-3PO into a Cute Star Wars Dress By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-02-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-dress References: [io9](http://io9.com/5986090/finally-a-cute-c3po-inspired-dress) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/114573463/gold-metal-man-dress-3cpo-inspired) The C-3PO Star Wars dress by Khalil Marenco from [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) store GeekyU1 is a pretty way for ladies to let their inner geek shine through. Known for its extremely shiny golden exterior and incredibly vast intelligence, C-3PO is as glamorous as [Science Fiction robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailor-robot) come. This dress was inspired by the "gold metal man" with a metallic sheen and some of the detailing seen on the robot's stomach. Not staying completely true to the movie, the dress has a sweetheart neckline, a bustier styled top and a flouncy ruffled skirt that keeps the look extremely feminine and flirty. For a [Sci-Fi Halloween costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-halloween-jewelry) idea that is still cute and pretty, try out the gorgeous and flattering C-3PO Star Wars dress. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sci-fi Fashion:** There is a growing demand for sci-fi-inspired clothing, creating opportunities for designers to create new collections and products that cater to this niche market. - **Geek Culture in Fashion:** Incorporating geeky elements into fashion items, such as robot designs, can appeal to a broader consumer base and attract new customers to the fashion industry. - **Creative Halloween Costumes:** As consumers are becoming more interested in creative Halloween costumes, entrepreneurs can create unique and quirky outfits that are inspired by popular sci-fi movies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Designers and fashion retailers can take advantage of the growing demand for sci-fi-inspired clothing by creating new products, collections, and marketing campaigns that cater to this niche market. - **Geek Culture:** By incorporating geeky elements like robots, pop culture references and other geeky designs into their products and marketing plans, businesses can attract and retain a growing base of customers who love technology and science fiction. - **Halloween Costume Industry:** Entrepreneurs and costume retailers can offer consumers unique and quirky Halloween costumes inspired by popular sci-fi movies and shows that people of all ages can enjoy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md) - [Highly Detailed Sci-Fi Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormtrooper-kit.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-star-wars-day.md) - [Chrome-Colored Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md)