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In space, no one can hear you scream.
But they can see how great you look.
In the long history of sci-fi movies, some costumes are more memorable than others.
When it comes to the expansive canon of science fiction movies, there are recurring ideas and motifs.
One of them is the uniform, or sometimes a space suit.
After all, space travel is full of hazards, dangers, and harsh environments.
It only makes sense if characters can survive the elements in something protective.
Many times, these uniforms tend to look pretty great, too.
And thats exactly the point.
It reminds us that even the most impossible occupation of the future can still be a blue collar lifestyle.
Their uniforms are intentionally uninspired, being an amalgamated homage to classic sci-fi pop culture.
But that doesnt mean they cant still look great in their own right.
These costumes are infinitely more memorable than the movie they appear in.
Theyre a key part of Frank Herberts Dune saga.
And in Denis Villeneuves revered big screen version, the suits look almost superheroic.
But Dune is a different beast.
Rylan Star League Uniforms (The Last Starfighter, 1984)
What if Luke Skywalker looked cozier?
Pluto Nashs suit stands in defiance of sci-fis overabundance of silver, black, and white.
While these unintentionally resemble the uniforms of the Fallout games, they work to give Prometheus identity.
The expansive, multi-decade saga is teeming with deeply iconic costumes and uniforms.
But narrowing things down a bit, the samurai-inspired robes of the Jedi are deserving of special recognition.
Stunt actors wearing the suit sometimes passed out, due to the dangerously hot temperatures the suit generated inside.
But who cares about all that when Jane Fonda looks so good as she does?
The Guardians Uniforms (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
3, the title heroes suit up in padded navy blue tactical suits outfitted with brick red trimmings.
Introduced in the movie to a Flaming Lips needledrop (the song Do You Realize?)
the Guardians illustrate their unbreakable bond through dress.
Theyre no longer a found family of A-holes.
And now they look the part.
Its a terrific, modern-looking survival suit that still allows some contrast between Matt Damon and his desolate environment.
Star Wars Stormtroopers (The Star Wars series)
6.
In this war against sentient bugs, camouflage doesnt really matter all that matters is survival and willpower.
Can you blame them?
This was a tall order, considering the movies limited budget.
Officer Ks Coat (Blade Runner 2049)
Its an impressive feat to out-style the original Blade Runner.
But boy, did the people behind the 2010 sequel Tron: Legacy really nail it.
