Columbia Sportswear unveils 3 Star Wars limited edition jackets
Columbia Sportswear has three limited-edition Star Wars jackets inspired by what characters wore on the ice planet Hoth in “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.”
The jackets, part of the Echo Base Collection, will be available in limited qualities on www.columbia.com/starwars and at Columbia’s stores in the U.S. starting on Dec. 8, 2017.
The jackets hare inspired by the costumes worn by Han Solo, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker. The collection is named after Rebel’s secret base. They each cost $400. Here are specifics:
To commemorate the 1980 release of “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back,” only 1,980 jackets of each style in the broad Echo Base Collection were produced. These premium jackets are individually numbered and contain several references to Star Warsand the characters who wore them. The collection was inspired by the original costumes that are currently maintained at the Skywalker Ranch archives.
The jackets will be available in limited quantities on www.columbia.com/starwars at 12:01am EST and at store opening in Columbia branded retail locations in the US, Canada, Europe, China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea.
Here is a closer look at each jacket:
Leia Organa Echo Base Jacket: Inspired by Leia’s original costume, this versatile jacket and vest combination is crafted of a durable, water-resistant, cotton-blend fabric and insulated with Omni-Heat Reflective lining. Details include stowable hood, princess seam piping and gusset sleeves.
Luke Skywalker Echo Base Jacket: This durable cotton-blend, water-resistant jacket and vest combination with a stowable hood is inspired by Luke’s original Hoth costume. It features Omni-Heat™ Reflective insulation to conserve body heat.
Han Solo Echo Base Parka: Crafted of durable water-resistant, cotton-blend fabric and insulated with Omni-Heat™ Reflective lining, it’s a lot like Han—rugged and durable on the outside, warm and full of surprises on the inside. The the jacket features multiple closures, a leather Rebel patch and quilted faux-fur trimmed hood.
