The most powerful nation in the world has suffered an incredible loss with the passing of their king and protector T’Challa. However, in his absence rises a new warrior, his sister Shuri! As seen in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Shuri’s costume is very similar in design to her brother’s. As the name would suggest, this super-suit draws inspiration from the panther god that is worshipped by the people of Wakanda and the black panthers of the nation. This is a sleek form-fitting catsuit that is made from the highest-quality materials. That majority of the costume is a single piece black jumpsuit that is broken up by areas of silver and gold detailing. The details are reminiscent of tribal markings which adds to the costume’s African aesthetic. Metallic silver and gold latex shapes sharply move around the suit giving the ensemble an edgy look while also giving it visible dimension. A pair of matching gloves feature cat-like claws on each of the fingers and a set of pleather arm guards wrap around the elbows adding protection while defending the Wakanda nation! An optional set of knee-high boots feature the same details and markings seen throughout the rest of the suit. Tying the entire costume together is Black Panther’s signature mask. Unmistakable from any other, this mask is soft latex with two eye holes cut out for visibility. Two pointed ears stick out of the top and a feline nose is in the font. In addition to the sharp markings on the mask are a series of small dots that run down the forehead emphasizing even more it’s African inspiration!
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!
