Take a style cue from Luke Skywalker with Columbia's latest 'Star Wars' sportswear line

Modeled after the iconic X-wing flight suit, this year's gear is the sportswear's company's most expansive collection yet.

Yahoo Entertainment Staff
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The latest Columbia Sportswear line is inspired by Luke Skywalker's iconic flightsuit. (Columbia Sportswear)
The latest Columbia Sportswear line is inspired by Luke Skywalker's iconic flight suit. (Columbia Sportswear)

Ready to get your Skywalker on?

For the latest edition of its annual Star Wars-themed apparel and accessories line, Columbia Sportswear is take a cue from Luke Skywalker’s classic orange flight suit that saw action across that galaxy far, far away — from the trenches of the Death Star to the icy climes of Hoth to the swampy murk of Dagobah.

Whether it be flying an X-wing, piloting a snowspeeder or heading for the ski slopes, the new collection, Columbia’s most expansive yet with nine different pieces, lets fans feel the Force just like Luke. From the full ski suit to the pullover hoodies to a cross-body bag, each piece offers a combination of Skywalker-channeling design, callbacks to Ralph McQuarrie’s peerless concept art and Easter eggs (midden schematics! messages encoded in Aurebesh!) combined with Columbia’s high-tech construction.

“These are not costume replicas,” Matt Merriman, Columbia’s VP of brand development and partnerships, says in a press release. “Rather, our product team took inspiration from Luke Skywalker’s iconic flight suit and created a fully equipped ski collection built to withstand the elements.”

Luke Skwywalker in his flightsuit from The Empire Strikes Back. (Lucasfilm)
Luke Skwywalker in his flight suit from The Empire Strikes Back. (Lucasfilm)

Beginning in 2016 with a line of Rogue One-branded jackets, Columbia has been issuing new Star Wars wear every year since, with the limited-edition collections selling out despite pricetags ranging up to $500.

The new gear will be available on Columbia.com/StarWars starting at 12:01 a.m. ET on Dec. 1, 2023, as well as at select retail locations (the full list is on the Columbia site).

Here’s a look at the complete 2023 line:

Columbia's Skywalker Pilot line includes: ski suit ($500); ski jacket ($350); snow goggle ($300); ball bap ($40); crossbody bag ($50); short-sleeve Shirt ($55); long-sleeve shirt ( $70); pullover ($150); lightweight jacket ($200). (Columbia Sportswear)
Columbia's Skywalker Pilot line includes: ski suit ($500); ski jacket ($350); snow goggle ($300); ball bap ($40); crossbody bag ($50); short-sleeve Shirt ($55); long-sleeve shirt ( $70); pullover ($150); lightweight jacket ($200). (Columbia Sportswear)

  1. The Skywalker Pilot Ski Suit ($500) — One-piece fully insulated suit includes detailed patches, hidden blueprint graphics of R2-D2 and the T-65 X-wing Starfighter, and secret messages in the saga’s Aurebesh language.

  2. The Skywalker Pilot Ski Jacket ($350) — This waterproof jacket also includes hidden R2-D2 and X-wing specs and messages Aurebesh.

  3. The Skywalker Pilot Snow Goggle ($300) — Inspired by Luke Skywalker’s helmet and visor, these googles are perfect for taking down TIE fighters and moguls. Encoded with messages in Aurebesh etched on the lenses and carrying pouch.

  4. The Skywalker Pilot Ball Cap ($40) — This hat sports a textured emblem on the front inspired by Luke’s helmet along with a raised-silicone Rebel patch on the side and a message in Aurebesh.

  5. The Skywalker Pilot Crossbody Bag ($50) — Adjustable for any mission, this storage bag features logo patches and an emblem inspired by Luke’s helmet insignia.

  6. The Skywalker Pilot Short-Sleeve Shirt ($55) — Cotton-blend tee features blueprints of either a T-65 X-wing Starfighter (white) or T-47 Airspeeder/Snowspeeder (red), an insignia inspired by Luke Skywalker’s helmet and messages in Aurebesh.

  7. The Skywalker Pilot Long-Sleeve Shirt ( $70) — Features Star Wars concept art of Luke Skywalker facing off against the Empire on Hoth.

  8. The Skywalker Pilot Pullover ($150) — A cotton-blend hoodie includes graphics of either an X-wing fighter (orange) or snowspeeder (white) on the back.

  9. The Skywalker Pilot Lightweight Jacket ($200) — A lightweight jacket with movie-inspired insignia and hidden messages.