Star Wars (1977)

Princess Leia's white gown from Star Wars (1977), photographed at the Detroit Institute of Arts during Star Wars and the Power of Costume, the touring show of original costumes from the saga. Designed by John Mollo, it is almost severe: a hooded, high-necked column with deep sleeves and a plain metal belt. Leia looks like a senator and a priestess at once, and the loose cut still lets her run, shoot and swing across a chasm.