Thread by @tragicsunshine

I disagree with this thread and will lay out key points that show that the apparent visual blandness of the Jedi fashion choices serve the film, both in terms of story and visuals 1/12

https://twitter.com/dennisdiclaudio/status/1004051785240268800

First off, the Jedi don’t really have a specific set of clothes. They do wear mostly Earth tones, but so do most people in the Star Wars galaxy. Luke and Rey dress very similar to Jedi when we first meet them 2/12

So Obi Wan isn’t in danger of being discovered on Tattoine for dressing like a Jedi, bc Jedi dress more or less like everyone else. The only real Jedi uniform is his lightsaber & belt, which he hid under his non descript robe until it was time for Ponda Baba to get got! 3/12

Yoda, Qiu Gon Jinn, Obi Wan, Anakin, and Luke all dress very similarly, but not the same, because they all trained under each other, starting with Yoda. It makes sense that a pupil would emulate the master 4/12

Further note, many of the costumes in Star Wars (esp the Jedi) are based on traditional Japanese clothing. The Jedi wear what samurai would wear under their armor, but they don’t wear armor bc the Force is their armor in concept... 5/12

... Funny story to add to that: My friend’s dad was from rural Japan and had never seen Star Wars (not even the ads) until recently. When he watched A New Hope w/ his son for the first time, he asked why everyone in this American film was wearing Japanese clothing 6/12

Most of the galaxy in Star Wars dresses in drab colors because most of the individuals we see are from the lower class. The wealthy upper class in SW dress more elaborately and in brighter colors (trade federation, Queen Amidala, Lando) 7/12

The difference in color palette between the rich and the poor is very intentional, so you instantly know from the visuals what kind of place and people you’re dealing with as the story takes us to many worlds and civilizations 8/12

The farther people live from the core planets, like in Tatooine or Jakku, the more drab they dress, bc they’re people who live in isolation on desert worlds and are largely isolated from galactic commerce 9/12

Although the Jedi as an organization have power and resources, they live an ascetic live, eschewing indulgences like fashion and displays of wealth. Their garment choice, the Earth tone garment of the people, implies humility & that they are of the people (implies) 10/12

The dull Earth tone color palette serves a cinematic function to contrast the light sabers as much as possible, highlighting them. It is visually striking to see an unassuming person suddenly produce and swing a blindingly bright sparking laser sword 11/12

Star Wars presents a realistic lived in world. The clothing choice of the Jedi was carefully considered and is not a creative void. Films are a form of art. With all the best art, every part of it is carefully considered and there for a reason. 12/12
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