Anakin Skywalker is using the Canadian force to help him carve out a niche as fashion designer. "Star Wars" actor Hayden Christensen has partnered with Canadian retailer RW&Co. for his first clothing line, which is inspired by his Ontario farm.
The 32-year-old Vancouver native has been largely out of the limelight over the past few years (his last major release was "Vanishing on 7th Street" in 2010), having bought a farm outside Toronto about five years ago.
"It's my sanctuary," he told the Toronto Star in 2008.
Christensen's Ontario abode reportedly inspired his 20-piece collection -- coats, shirts, pants, knitwear and accessories in teal, plum and mustard shades -- which hits stores in November. Prices range from $69 to $249.
"First and foremost I always want to be comfortable," he said in a video promoting the new line. "Then you want to make sure you're presenting yourself in a way that reflects your personality."
This is the first time RW&Co. is collaborating with a celebrity designer. Christensen seems in tune with Canadian style, defining it as having "a functionality to everything, there's a practicality to everything."
And even though this is his first outing as a designer, Christensen is no stranger to the world of couture. He modeled for Louis Vuitton in 2004 and became the face of a Lacoste fragrance in 2009.
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