Princess Leia’s legendary gold bikini from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi has fetched an impressive $175,000 (£136,000, A$266,000) at auction. The costume, which Carrie Fisher famously wore while chained to Jabba the Hutt's throne in the 1983 film, was sold by Heritage Auctions in the US on Friday.
The seven-piece ensemble, crafted by Richard Miller of Industrial Light & Magic, includes a bikini brassiere, plates, hip rings, an armlet, and a bracelet. Miller, who was the chief sculptor for the visual effects company founded by George Lucas, designed the costume to leave a lasting impact.
In addition to Leia’s bikini, the auction featured other notable items. A miniature Y-Wing Starfighter from A New Hope sold for $1.55 million (£1.2 million, A$2.36 million). Designed by Colin Cantwell, this miniature played a key role in the film's climactic scenes.
Other highlights included a Star Trek IV poster by Bob Peak ($106,250), Thor’s hammer from Thor: The Dark World ($81,250), and a Mandalorian helmet ($40,000). Harry Potter fans could bid on Daniel Radcliffe’s wand from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, which sold for $52,000, while Macauley Culkin’s outfit from Home Alone went for $47,500.
Leia’s gold bikini has become one of the most iconic costumes in film history. Despite its fame, Fisher expressed discomfort with the outfit in interviews, noting it was not her preferred style. Miller had added soft material to make it more comfortable, though Fisher’s feelings about it remained mixed.
This latest sale surpasses the $96,000 fetched by the costume in a previous auction in 2015, highlighting its enduring legacy in pop culture.
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