This spring sees the return of traditional styles, from the Hutt's slimecloak to the Dug's curdled cheese loincloth, beings across the galaxy are embracing fashions worn during the last days of the Old Republic.

For Humans and humanoids, the biggest trend this season is tattered trousers. Once worn only by clone-war soldiers, these holey pants give the impression that one has just come from fighting the good fight, even if one has actually just come from the 'fresher. For Human males, beards are making a comeback. Fueled by the recent discovery of images of OR hero Obi-Wan Kenobi, males planet-wide have been growing out their facial hair (or gluing it on) in honor of the hirsute General. Coruscant's females are horrified.

"If I want to sandpaper my face, I'll go to the hardware store. And, no, it DOESN'T make you look like a Jedi Knight," quoth tourist Claire (last name withheld) to her male companion (who looked remarkably like Cpt Garik Loran).

Another tourist, who was bouncing down the sidewalk on the arm of none other than Ton Phanan, agreed. "YIKES! Ferrets run and cower in fear of beards!" said Mish. Which may take on another meaning given that her escort is, in fact, famously bearded.

Human women have been known to follow General Kenobi's fashion lead themselves-- who can forget the padawan braid trend two years ago, when pictures of a younger Kenobi were became available? This spring, however, they're adopting the elaborate hairstyles of Padme Amidala, former Queen of Naboo who later became their representative in the Galactic Senate. An early opponate of Sith rule, Padme remains an image of strength and assertiveness for today's female.

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