With limitless funds and technology to hand, Star Wars creator George Lucas has gone all-out in developing new cultures for his highly-anticipated first episode of the saga, The Phantom Menace. In particular, Queen Amidala, leader of the Naboo, has been graced with a wardrobe of incredible costumes that will fuel SF masquerades for years to come (not to mention causing some killer headaches!). Even the more utilitarian Jedi outfits offer a variety of interpretations for costumers. Here's where to get a closer look:

Costume Photos/Sketches

Vogue Magazine The April issue features an article by Hamish Bowles on costume designer Trisha Biggar's creations for Queen Amidala, with a gorgeous photo spread. The Phantom Menace Scrapbook by Ryder Windham Photo-intensive overview of the film, including characters, sets, cultures, costumes, creatures and technology. Includes a short piece on costume design and color sketches of the Queen's wardrobe. (LucasBooks/Random House, ISBN 0-375-80008-5, $7.99 pb) Heroes and Villains Coloring Book Although aimed at younger children, the line drawings of all of the film's characters are quite useful for working out costume designs. (LucasBooks/Random House, ISBN 0-375-80021-2, $2.99 pb) Queen Amidala's Paper Doll Book Two punch-out dolls and eight of the Queen's gowns; nice detail. (LucasBooks/Random House, ISBN 0-375-80020-4, $3.99 pb)

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