The Sith mask is a staple of the Star Wars world. It has been used to inspire fear and conceal identities. The mask indicates that anyone can embody the Sith principles.

The Star Wars universe can be judged on many things, from the quality of its narrative to the performance of its stars, and the level of thought that goes into location and prop design. But costume is also a critical part of this puzzle, and is key to storytelling in the galaxy far, far away. Star Wars' practical approach to costume design has seen some complete classics brought to the screen. The robes of the Jedi and the Sith, the armor of Darth Vader, and the battle-ready equipment of the Stormtroopers are just a few examples of genius creativity that has crossed into the mainstream. These designs are universally recognized, and a huge amount of credit has to go to the costume designers,...