Carrie Fisher poses in the iconic Princess Leia gold bikini during a 1983 Rolling Stone photoshoot promoting Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, a costume that would become one of the most recognizable images in film and pop culture history.
@historyinmemes Designed by Aggie Guerard Rodgers, this "slave Leia" look was shot at Stinson Beach, California.
Fisher later famously advocated for the outfit's auction, where it sold for ninety-six thousand dollars in 2015.
The whole concept was "Star Wars Goes to the Beach". It featured fun photos of Princess Leia enjoying with an Ewok and Darth Vader chilling on the beach. At the end of the day, it was actually Carrie's idea to run straight into the Stinson Beach surf for the final shots. 🏖️
Fun fact: A bikini set used on set was sold in 2014 at auction for $175,000!