# Sci-Fi Droid Chef Smocks The R2-D2 Apron is Designed for Geeky Kitchen Queens By Michael Hines | Published 2013-03-08 | Updated 2013-03-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-r2d2-apron References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/accessories/let-this-r2-d2-apron-help-you-bake/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/74921611/r2d2-star-wars-apron) When it comes to getting nerdy in the kitchen, it doesn't get more geeky than the R2-D2 apron. This droid-inspired apron was created by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cookie-cutters) merchant Jordandene and is made out of 100 percent cotton. This apron has a highly detailed front that will make any chef look exactly like Luke's favorite droid. Sorry C-3PO, but everyone knows that Luke like's R2 best. The R2-D2 apron isn't the first Star Wars or even R2 apron to come out of Etsy and it certainly won't be the last. The endless onslaught of [Star Wars aprons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedley-bennett-x-bobs-burgers) proves just how acceptable it is for a woman to be a nerd. Men can and do wear aprons, but the merchants who design aprons such as this R2-D2 one are overwhelmingly targeting women. The R2-D2 apron sells for $60 and is available in Jordandene's Etsy store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Star Wars-inspired Kitchen Apparel:** There is a growing demand for stylish and geeky kitchen apparel inspired by popular sci-fi franchises like Star Wars. - **Gendered Nerd Merchandise:** The prevalence of Star Wars aprons and kitchen apparel designed specifically for women suggests a market for gendered nerd merchandise. - **Handmade Geek Culture Merchandise:** The popularity of Etsy merchants like Jordandene highlights the demand for handmade geek culture merchandise. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-commerce:** The rise of online marketplaces like Etsy provides niche opportunities for merchants to sell specialized merchandise. - **Fashion:** The popularity of geek culture merchandise like the R2-D2 apron suggests potential crossover opportunities with the fashion industry. - **Homeware:** The demand for stylish and geeky kitchen apparel may suggest potential opportunities for homeware retailers and designers to expand into the nerd merchandise market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md) - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [Sci-Fi Bath Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bath-soap.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Desktop Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-orbitkey-desk-mat.md) - [Highly Detailed Sci-Fi Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormtrooper-kit.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-star-wars-day.md)