Take a Look Inside the Stormtrooper Dressing Room of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

In an upcoming preview of WIRED‘s 01.16 issue, the publication takes us behind the scenes of Star Wars: The Force Awakens‘ set and into the stormtrooper dressing room. In the images, we receive an unprecedented look at the updated vision of costume designer Michael Kaplan (Blade Runner, Star Trek). Discussing his inspiration, Kaplan describes an aesthetic inspired by the iPhone in his pocket: “With time, I think, simplification occurs. Because the stormtroopers are white and plasticky, my thoughts did go to Apple.” Opting for a much sleeker rendering of the costumes, Kaplan has replaced any bumps and nodules in favor of clean lines and floating faceplates. Although modernized, the revised stormtroopers retain the distinct spirit of the original films, showcasing the evolution of a world established over almost 40 years. Utilizing a pristinely seamless silhouette, the update is constructed with thicker, more flexible material and is infinitely more suited for battle than its 1970s alternative. You can head over to WIRED to read more about the inspiration for Episode VII‘s costume inspiration. The new issue will hit newsstands on December 10.