Long before he joined the dark side, young Anakin Skywalker was a Jedi in training with a completely different look from his later more iconic costume. This suit reflects the time before he made this malicious turn and is commonly seen amongst these intergalactic warriors. This is a highly detailed piece made from exceptionally crafted materials. Drawing inspiration from ancient Asian religions and culture, the robes found in this ensemble reflect this aesthetic nicely. The dark color pallet embodies the serious tone of the character and foreshadows the evil future for this fan-favorite villain. Comprised almost entirely of brown and black, the underlayer of the suit is a loose-fitting tunic that is covered with a long black leather vest. Cinched at the waist is a large belt that provides storage for your space accessories. Completing this costume is a long flowing black hooded robe that adds a menacing flare to this cosplay costume.
The life of Anakin Skywalker before he became the dark side leader, Darth Vader, is a long and complex one. From a young padawan to a Sith lord, there’s years of stories that have been explored across a multitude of mediums. One such medium is the animated series, The Clone Wars. This show takes place between the events of episodes two and three of the films. This is a much more colorful suit than his later one and is a multilayered piece made from high-quality materials. A pair of maroon cotton pants and a matching long top comprise the base layer to this ensemble. It is secured by a zipper in the back of the top. Sitting on top of this is an equally long navy vest. It is cinched at the waist by a brown pleather belt that features two pockets on either side for additional storage. A long pair of black pleather gloves gives this costume an edgier appearance and foreshadows the characters turn down a villainous path. A long cape flows freely off the back and is secured in place by Velcro in the front. A grey pleather chest plate covers the torso and is accompanied by a set of shoulder pads. The character’s red Jedi emblem is largely plastered on the left shoulder of this warrior’s wardrobe. A pair of high boots strap around the legs and are an optional addition to this intergalactic ensemble!
