Experience a Revitalized Presentation of Padmé Amidala's Attack of the Clones Wardrobe through Intricate Paper Doll Designs
Fashion in a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Arguably the True Style Icon of Star Wars, Padmé Amidala, Shines Brightest in Attack of the Clones
In the star-studded world of Star Wars, it's Princess Leia's twin buns that initially stole the fashion show, but Padmé Amidala, our Naboo Queen, truly asserted her sartorial dominance in the prequels, particularly in Attack of the Clones. With her enchanting Queen of Naboo apparel impressing audiences in The Phantom Menace, it was in the sequel that the favored leading lady of Lucasfilm's fictional galaxy truly strutted her stuff, donning her favorite flowing fabrics and sleek battle attire.
A testament to Trisha Biggar's exceptional costume design prowess, Lucasfilm saw an opportunity in marketing and released a book of paper dolls, celebrating the beautiful creations depicted in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. While theRandom House publication, Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: Padmé Amimdale Paper Doll Book, remains elusive 23 years after its release, a rare opportunity to acquire the original pieces of art behind this magnificent book emerges.
During an upcoming May the Fourth Star Wars sale, Heritage Auctions offers something spectacular – the original Joyce Patti acrylic-on-paper artworks, meticulously crafted and mounted on illustration boards to showcase each precise detail. The set includes eight breathtaking works, illustrating Padmé's transformation from Senator of Naboo to her off-duty ensembles while embarking on a tender romance with Anakin Skywalker. Among the pieces, you'll find her loyalist dress, refugee dress, picnic dress, dinner dress, Tatooine blue dress, wedding gown, and Geonosis battle attire, with Anakin Skywalker making a brief appearance to add a hint of Jedi to the intricate fusion of fashion and function.
But, be forewarned: this set of original illustrations comes with a price tag fit for a Queen, with auction bids starting at a whopping $3,000. If you're ready to indulge in a piece of Star Wars history, click here to learn more about the bidding process. To discover further Star Wars auction goodies, take a peek at the entire sale here.
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- The original Joyce Patti acrylic-on-paper artworks from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, showcasing Padmé Amidala's ensembles, are set to be auctioned by Heritage Auctions, offering a chance to own a piece of Star Wars history.
- For fans of toys and collectibles, Gizmodo highlights that Heritage Auctions will be selling the true Star Wars style icons – the eight original illustrations from the Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: Padmé Amidala Paper Doll Book, meticulously created by Joyce Patti.
- In the upcoming May the Fourth sale, you can bid on iconic sci-fi and fantasy pieces from entertainment pop-culture, including the beautiful, detailed illustrations of Padmé Amidala's outfits, displayed in Trisha Biggar's true fashion genius in Attack of the Clones.
- The auction of the original Star Wars: Attack of the Clones illustrations by Joyce Patti showcases the fusion of fashion and function in the fictional galaxy, as showcased in the entertainment world by io9.
- Strategically placed among the pieces of Star Wars history in the Heritage Auctions' sales is the collection of breathtaking artwork depicting Padmé Amidala's various outfits featured in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, demonstrating the fashion dominance of the Naboo Queen in the prequels.
- In the upcoming May the Fourth sale, you have the chance to own a piece of Star Wars entertainment pop-culture and sci-fi and fantasy legacy - the original Joyce Patti acrylic-on-paper artworks from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, showcasing the stunning designs of Trisha Biggar, later featured in the fan-favorite book Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: Padmé Amimdale Paper Doll Book.
