At auction, Carrie Fisher’s renowned gold bikini from “Return of the Jedi” brought almost $175,000, or around ₹1.5 crore. According to CNN, an unknown bidder purchased this seven-piece costume—which includes hip rings, an armlet, and a bracelet—during a two-day auction that featured over 500 pieces of Hollywood memorabilia.
An iconic outfit Princess Leia wore when she was kidnapped by Jabba the Hutt in the Star Wars films went up for auction at Heritage Auctions in Dallas. Many adore this costume, which is regarded as one of the most iconic in the history of the show.
Costume designer Nilo Rodis-Jamero’s designs served as the basis for the ensemble. It was created by sculptor Richard Miller with urethane and resin. Miller clarified in a behind-the-scenes documentary that the “skimpy” aesthetic was intended to depict Fisher’s character growth over the trilogy.
Miller stated that during the three episodes, director George Lucas had hoped to show Princess Leia’s growth and development. For this reason, the slave costume was created.
Miller claimed that Fisher wasn’t thrilled with the bikini since it didn’t fit properly. He clarified that a mannequin fashioned after Fisher’s body was used to create the costume. But by the time the film was shot, Fisher had dropped about five kg. The bikini therefore “really hung on her.” Miller died in 2022 at the age of 80.
“Nearly naked, which is not a style choice for me. … It wasn’t my choice. When [director George Lucas] showed me the outfit, I thought he was kidding and it made me very nervous. I had to sit very straight because I couldn’t have lines on my sides, like little creases. No creases were allowed, so I had to sit very, very rigid straight. …” she told the publication.