Columbia partners with Disney and Lucasfilm along with Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker actor, Hayden Christensen, to release Star Wars‘ Darth Vader collection. This partnership has been a holiday tradition for ten years. Christensen played Anakin Skywalker in the prequel film series that follows his tragic origins story as the iconic Darth Vader. The franchise has since brought him back for Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi series and Ahsoka.
This year, Columbia‘s Darth Vader Collection has teamed up with Christensen to release many limited autographed jackets. The new 16-piece Streetswear-inspired Collection is the biggest collaboration between Columbia and Disney/LucasFilm to date in celebration of the holiday tradition turning 10 years old. Some of the highlights from this year’s lineup include the Darth Vader Interchange Jacket (a 3-in-1 Darth Vader-inspired Jacket with several Christensen-signed versions available), the Vader Parka with waterproof-breathable shell, the Vader crossbody bag built for everyday adventures, and Vader Boot, which is Columbia’s first Star Wars footwear. Check out the images below:
The Vader 3L Interchange Jacket, priced at $600, is “a special-edition 3-in-1 jacket inspired by Darth Vader“ that features “a durable triple-layer waterproof-breathable shell” with a separable “inner down layer.” The Star Wars-inspired features include “a custom red and black Omni-Heat Infinity lining,” graphic print inspired by Vader’s home planet of Mustafar, messages in Aurebesh, lightsaber zipper pulls, reflective detailing, and construction inspired by Vader’s helmet, armor, and chest plate.
The limited-edition Hayden Christensen Autographed Vader 3L Interchange Jacket is priced at $2000 and only available to purchase in the U.S. with one per customer. Sales of the jacket would be donated to the Make-A-Wish non-profit organization dedicated to “granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.” The Vader Parka, priced at $350, features “an Omni-Tech waterproof-breathable shell” and “warm custom red and black Omni-Heat Infinity lining.” The Vader Boots, priced at $200, is built with “advanced cushioning, traction and custom red and black Omni-Heat Infinity lining for added warmth.”
In addition to the items above, the Darth Vader collection includes a limited number of T-shirts, socks, hats, hoodies, blankets, belts, and water bottles. Columbia Greater Rewards members will be able to start placing orders at 11:30 am ET on December 5, 2024, 30 minutes early before the purchase channel is open to the general public at 12:00 pm ET.
Columbia’s Annual Star Wars Collections Are A Tremendous Tradition
Columbia’s Star Wars Collection in 2023 featured a white-and-orange Skywalker Pilot nine-piece lineup that sold out very quickly. In 2022, Columbia launched the Star Wars: The Clone Wars Collection, while 2021 saw the company releasing a six-piece Boba Fett Jacket Collection. However, the 2024 Darth Vader Collection is very special, especially with Hayden Christensen involved in the limited-autographed edition jacket.
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Not only does it mark the 10th anniversary of this well-celebrated holiday tradition, but Darth Vader also has the best theme, having adapted the Sith aesthetic, which is at the core of the Star Wars franchise’s fashion style. This also means that the core items from this year’s collection might go out of stock very quickly. Those who are interested should not wait to place an order once the channel is open.
Our Take On Columbia’s Darth Vader Collection
It’s Affordable & Fashionable
This year’s lineup features a diverse selection of items that Star Wars fans can choose from. From footwear to recurring items like jackets and T-shirts to crossbody bags, the Darth Vader Collection is designed for comfort, convenience, and everyday use. Not only are the items made of high-quality materials, but they also stand out in terms of fashion and style.
Most items from the Darth Vader Collection are generally affordable and price-friendly to the public. Items like T-shirts, hats, and footwear are within the reasonable range of a popular brand. These are official limited special edition clothing from the Star Wars universe, and as a special holiday treat, it really isn’t expensive at all. The Christensen-signed edition jackets are on the pricey side, but they are for a good cause.
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