# Character-Themed Galactic Accessories This Star Wars Fashion Line is Based on Classic Characters By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-fashion References: [businessinsider](http://www.businessinsider.com/nixons-star-wars-watches-are-geek-chic-done-right-2015-9?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [nixon](http://www.nixon.com/us/en/star-wars) This Star Wars fashion collection by Nixon is unique in that it bases its items directly drawn from the film epic. In collaboration with [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection) and [Lucas Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe), Nixon is releasing a line of [Star Wars fashion accessories, including watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set), belts and wallets. Each piece in the capsule collection is decorated in a detailed Star Wars-themed design. Even more intriguingly, each item can be traced back to a specific character who inspired it. The collection takes its themes and motifs from four classic Star Wars characters: the Stormtrooper, the Imperial Pilot, Darth Vader and Boba Fett. With the enormous hype for the upcoming 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' there's been a huge outcropping of Star Wars fashion, food, toys, furniture and more unexpected goodies, including these Nixon accessories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Character-themed Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create collections inspired by iconic characters from popular films and TV shows. - **Collaborative Merchandise:** Growing trend of brands collaborating with popular franchises to create unique merchandise for diehard fans. - **Geek Culture Mainstreaming:** Opportunity for brands to capitalize on the growing popularity of geek culture and appeal to a wider audience. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage popular franchises and iconic characters to create unique collections that cater to a wider audience of fans and collectors. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment franchises can collaborate with brands to create merchandise that appeals to fans and collectors and capitalize on the popularity of their IP. - **Retail:** Retailers can create dedicated sections that focus on merchandise from popular franchises and capitalize on the mainstream appeal of geek culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-casetify-collection.md) - [Insulated Sci-Fi Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-x-star-wars-skywalker-pilot-ski-collection.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mandalorian-x-casetify.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md)