Femslash February 2024 (@starwarssapphicweek)
010. Repairs / You're staring again - Jannah/Rose Tico - https://archiveofourown.org/works/53698003
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An Intrigued Review of Jannah's Costumes in TROS
The Rise of Skywalker introduced the intriguing character of Jannah, a former stormtrooper, so let's talk about what her costume informs us about her.
Jannah and her company of stormtroopers defected to Kif Bir, a moon in the Endor system. They domesticated Orbak (like horses) and her outfit tells us all about that process. Her trousers may be part of her stormtrooper uniform while the rest of her clothes look to be made out of leather (including her shoes!). The cape and other accessories are clearly salvaged from the shuttle they crashed on the moon, using parachute material and other odds and ends. The weapon on her belt is an Orbak tusk; the belt itself she may have already had, while the sash across her chest is clearly snakeskin. All this tells us how she has survived on the (uninhabited?) moon and made a living there after breaking free. Her clothes fit the aesthetic of the sequel trilogy well, similar in practicality to Rey's costume but clearly a different concept. Both are inspired by the lives of the characters, and that's a really great way to design a costume.
Female representation: 10/10 Fantastic as usual in this trilogy. She is obviously a beautiful woman wearing tight-fitting clothing but it's form-fitting in a practical way, not an objectifying way. It makes sense for her to be wearing this in her environment and the other stormtroopers (regardless of gender) are dressed similarly. It's not an excuse to put her in like, a leather bikini or something, as other media about a stranded woman might.
Practicality: 10/10 Honestly, one reason I really enjoy Star Wars is because of the very practical costumes (especially in the original and sequel trilogies). Her outfit is perfect for the life she leads and also works well for horse-back riding (other than the cape, which this horsegirl does not recommend for riding as it will spook the horse).
If you enjoyed this, check out my Star Wars for the Girlies Series (New Jannah video out now!)
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