‘Star Wars’ and Columbia Travel to Endor for New Collection

 When it comes to Star Wars collaborations, no brand goes as in-depth as Columbia does. The duo has presented annual holiday collections rich in detail since 2016, and are back to close out the year by traveling to the forest moon of Endor.Dubbed the Endor Collection, this is the duo’s most extensive campaign to date. Per usual, Columbia’s signature technology combines with thematic designs that feature special details for Star Wars diehards and casual fans alike. Iconic looks have been reimagined, from Han Solo’s trench coat to Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia’s camouflaged ponchos. Starring in this year’s campaign is Billie Lourd, who plays Lieutenant Connix in the sequel trilogy and is the daughter of the legendary Carrie Fisher.“Finding new ways to honor my mom’s legacy in the Star Wars universe is something that means so much to me,” shared Lourd. “Getting to wear the iconic pieces Columbia created and getting to have my family bring that story to life for fans was an incredibly special experience and a memory I will cherish forever.”Diving further into the range, the aforementioned General Han Solo Trench features a 3-in-1 design that nods to Solo’s tactical gear he wears on the forest moon. Columbia’s Interchange system pairs a shell with a vest lined with Omni-Heat Infinity. As for the Endor Issue Ponchos, not only do they recreate the iconic look worn by Luke and Leia, they feature Omni-Tech waterproof fabric and bungee-adjustable arms. Following last year’s footwear debut, the two have produced another boot. The Endor Issue Boot is built for exploration, combining Omni-MAX cushioning, an Omni-Grip outsole, and a TechLite midsole while still fitting in plenty of thematic references.The Star Wars x Columbia Endor Collection will drop on December 11 at 10am EST via Columbia. Members of the brand’s free rewards program will also be able to shop the range 30 minutes early. Take a complete look at the range and read through our conversation with Columbia’s Erin Steele, special projects manager, below. When developing theme ideas for Endor, where did the team begin? Was there a particular concept that hooked the team on the theme?Return of the Jedi is such an iconic film. The scenery on Endor is captivating, highlighting the beautiful Redwood forests and reminding us of Columbia Sportswear’s own backyard. Not to mention, the costumes worn on Endor fell right into our outerwear specialty, allowing us to create our first-ever head-to-toe Star Wars collection, including incredible silhouettes like Han’s trench, the Rebel ponchos, vests, boots, pants, and Ewok fleeces. The entire project really came to life when we captured the collection at our photo shoot in the Redwoods.What aspect of Endor’s environment or lore was the hardest to interpret into apparel?The spray-painted camouflage on the Endor Issue Ponchos presented a fun challenge for our team. The original costum