Princess Leia’s iconic bikini costume from Star Wars fetches €160,000 at auction

The iconic gold bikini-style costume worn by Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in “Return of the Jedi” has been sold for $175,000 at a Dallas-based Heritage Auction. Designed by Richard Miller, the seven-piece ensemble includes a bikini brassiere, plates, hip rings, armlet, and bracelet. The costume was screen-tested and worn by Fisher but did not make the final cut of the film. The controversy surrounding the costume, seen by some as sexualizing Fisher, has been a topic of debate. Fisher herself expressed discomfort with the outfit, highlighting the pressure on women in the film industry to fulfill unrealistic standards. In a recent auction, an extremely rare Boba Fett action figure sold for $525,000, making it the world’s most valuable toy. The hand-painted figurine is one of two known to have survived production in the 1970s. These high-priced sales reflect the enduring popularity of the Star Wars franchise and the value collectors place on rare memorabilia. Whether costumes or toys, items related to the beloved series continue to captivate fans and fetch impressive sums at auction.

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