# Intergalactic Film Crew Parkas The Columbia Star Wars Empire Crew Parka is Ultra-Warm By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-empire-crew-parka References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/2018/12/columbia-star-wars-empire-crew-parka/) & [columbia](https://www.columbia.com/starwars/) The Star Wars Empire Crew Parka has been unveiled by Columbia as a new winter weather garment for fans of the intergalactic franchise to wear when looking for a [geek-chic way to stay warm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars) when the temperature drops. The jacket is inspired by the parka originally worn by the crew who filmed Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back in Norway for the iconic beginning of the film that takes place on the ice planet of Hoth. The jacket promises [optimal warmth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shackleton-fuchs-down-jacket) thanks to the Omni-Heat thermal-reflective lining that will accelerate your body's natural ability to stay warm. The Star Wars Empire Crew Parka from Columbia is [limited-edition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eiderdown-puffer-jacket) with just 2,000 examples available for purchase at $500, 30 of which are signed by Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill himself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geek Chic Winter Wear:** Opportunities for fashion industry to create limited edition winter wear inspired by popular culture franchises such as Star Wars. - **Customized Thermal-reflective Lining:** Opportunities for textile industry to innovate and create customized thermal-reflective lining for winter wear that can accelerate body's natural ability to stay warm. - **Limited Edition Merchandise:** Opportunities for entertainment merchandise industry to create limited edition products inspired by classic movies/TV shows. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can create limited edition winter wear inspired by popular culture franchises such as Star Wars. - **Textile:** Textile industry can innovate and create customized thermal-reflective lining for winter wear that can accelerate body's natural ability to stay warm. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Entertainment merchandise industry can create limited edition products inspired by classic movies/TV shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Forest Inspired Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endor-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Forested Moon Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-endor-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Water-Resistant Hooded Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intuitive-machines-lunar-launch.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Salvaged Spacecraft Material Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-aerogel-jacket.md) - [Space-Tech Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elysium-blue-jacket.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md)