‘Star Wars’ costumes in spotlight

A sketchbook revealing early costume designs for Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker and other Star Wars characters is expected to sell for more than $130,000 (4.2 million baht) at auction in London next week.

The coloured pencil sketches, drawn by Oscar-winning costume designer John Mollo between 1975 and 1976, closely resemble the final designs used in the original 1977 sci-fi film Star Wars: A New Hope by director George Lucas that kicked off lucrative movie and television franchises.