# Steampunk Stormtroopers The Steampunk Star Wars Costumes Make Being Geeky Cool By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-star-wars-costumes References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2010/03/23/steampunk-star-wars-2.html) & [slashfilm](http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/03/22/cool-stuff-steampunk-stormtrooper-helmet-boba-fett-and-princess-leia/) Evidently this whole [Star Wars thing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo) is not going to go away any time soon. And I think that is okay with a lot of people--at least with me anyway. The steampunk [Star Wars costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes) are a super cool take on an old classic. The classic white Princess Leia costume is outfitted with some retro cool detailing, and Boba Fett gets steampunked to the max. Not to mention the badass stormtrooper helmet, which makes me want to get my very own steampunk Star Wars costume. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Steampunk Costumes:** Steampunk costumes are a growing trend in the cosplay industry, fueled by the desire to blend different pop culture elements. - **Geek Chic Fashion:** Geek chic fashion is a trend inspired by popular TV shows, gaming, comics and movies. - **Retrofuturism:** Retrofuturism, combining vintage design with futuristic elements, is becoming increasingly popular in the cosplay industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cosplay:** The cosplay industry can take advantage of the growing trend of steampunk costumes by developing new and creative costume designs. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can capitalize on the geek chic trend by incorporating popular geek culture themes into their collections. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the growing popularity of retrofuturism in the cosplay industry to create new and interesting storylines and characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chrome-Colored Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1.md) - [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) - [Insulated Sci-Fi Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-x-star-wars-skywalker-pilot-ski-collection.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) - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md)