THE George Lucas highlighted them in the science fiction epic “Star Wars”. THE Freddie Mercury he loved them and collected them from his tours in Japan. It was also the garment preferred by Boy George and David Bowie behind the scenes.

Now, a collection of kimonos worn by the most important figures in entertainment is on display in the city of Dundee in Scotland.

The exhibition “Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk” charts the history of traditional Japanese clothing from its origins to its place in modern fashion.

More than 300 creations, including a kimono collection worn by their leader Queenaccessories, paintings, photographs and film footage are featured in the exhibition at the V&A Museum which runs until January.

The exhibition, which was first presented in London in January, sheds light on the cultural impact of kimonos in the West, but also in a galaxy far, far away, and examines its dynamic and ever-evolving image, revealing its masterful, aesthetic and social significance both in Japan as well as in the rest of the world, it is mentioned in its description.

“The kimono is considered Japanese, but it also has this universal timeless quality,” she explained Anna Jacksoncurator of the exhibition, according to the BBC.

“George Lucas was greatly inspired by Kurosawa’s films and at one point is believed to have considered offering the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi to the veteran actor Toshiro Mifune who appeared in the movie ‘Sanjuro,’” he said.

“Mifune didn’t speak English, so the role was given to Alec Guinness, but the costumes, part samurai and part Buddhist monk, were inspired by the simple shape of kimonos and I think the actors knew exactly what they were wearing,” he added.

Mifune-inspired Jedi costumes and Mercury’s favorite cherry blossom kimono are among the exhibits.

One of the additions to the exhibition in Scotland is the oldest surviving kimono in the UK, which belonged to Sir James Dalrymple who added his own family crest and like many writers and politicians, used his kimono as an overcoat or robe when receiving visitors at his residence in Maselloborough in the early 18th century.

The exhibition is significant for V&A Dundee, which was designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma in 2018.