Her Universe Honors "Sisters of the Force" in New Collection at Star Wars Celebration Chicago - Exclusive

Logo tee

This subtle yet striking black-on-black tee has a secret - on the back is printed an adage from an episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, “The Wrong Jedi.”

The quote -- “Never give up hope, no matter how dark things seem.” -- is one of Eckstein's personal favorites and a reminder to have faith even in darkness. “To me, Star Wars means hope. That is what it has meant to me personally for years as a Star Wars fan. And Ahsoka is a survivor. Ahsoka lives and Ashoka means hope to me.”

Padmé's lake retreat 

“I’ve been wanting to do Padmé’s lake house dress for years," says Eckstein. "It’s a very difficult dress to make, and to make a ready-to-wear version that anyone can wear."

But the flowy chiffon number, with a bustle and delicate finger loops, still felt too fancy for some fans, who asked for an everyday version. That's when the team designed a hoodie in matching pastel hues. Ultimately, rather than choosing between the two, Eckstein decided to produce both. “Padmé doesn't get enough love."

Tano sweatshirt

Lucasfilm's Daniel Kennedy designed this number, a unisex pullover that incorporates Ahsoka's lekku markings and other identifying features in the design.

Ahsoka windbreaker 

Also designed with lekku in mind, the hood on this windbreaker includes two points. “Not only is it a nod to Ahsoka but also kind of a nod to cosplayers," Eckstein says.

Leia's cape coat

Even though Her Universe doesn't create screen-accurate replicas, a lot of research went into creating this textured jacquard cape coat with the formidable Leia Organa in mind. "We tried to pick something that closely emulated General Organa’s cape coat," Eckstein says, then took some liberties adding a rebel symbol to the back and a metal nameplate on the front.

Rose Tico army jacket

This rugged jacket takes a lot of cues from Rose's jumpsuit, and even sports details like a cozy fleece hood and an embroidered patch to match her necklace.

Holdo's dress

“We wanted to do that dress so bad from the second we saw it," Eckstein says of Admiral Holdo's draped lavender frock. "But honestly, when we designed our The Last Jedi collection, there was a lot we didn’t know. After the film, when we realized she’s awesome and the dress is awesome, we knew we had to make it!"

A looser fit and shorter cut make this dress more versatile for everyday wear. Plus, it has pockets! “Pockets are the rule, not the exception," Eckstein says. "We have a general life rule that you should put pockets in as many things as possible. There are some designs where pockets, for the fit, it’s not possible. So that’s the exception. But the rule is if it’s possible to put pockets in a design, there will be.”

Sabine pleather moto jacket

Inspired by Sabine’s first-season armor because "for most fans that’s the most recognizable," Eckstein says, this jacket includes nods to the Mandalorian artist's handiwork as well as a back panel "inspired by the front of her helmet."

Hera pullover

For this design, Eckstein asked Vanessa Marshall, the voice of Hera, to weigh in, picking her personal favorite quote from the character, "We have hope."

"If you’re not a fan, I think it just looks like a cool design," Eckstein says. But if you are, you'll know you're wearing a piece that came "straight from the voice of Hera."

Constellation

Even with all these pieces, there were still too many female Star Wars characters to represent them all in the capsule collection. “I called up my friend [and artist] Ashley Taylor and I gave her a list.”

This final design was inspired by a star map and has 27 characters, all celebrated as constellations in a vast expanse of galaxy, and emblazoned on a tee and a pullover.

You can purchase items from the Sisters of the Force collection at Star Wars Celebration Chicago and on HerUniverse.com beginning April 11.

Associate Editor Kristin Baver is a writer and all-around sci-fi nerd who always has just one more question in an inexhaustible list of curiosities. Sometimes she blurts out “It’s a trap!” even when it’s not. Do you know a fan who’s most impressive? Hop on Twitter and tell @KristinBaver all about them.