The Cult of Leia's Metal Bikini is a an interesting look at how a movie from the 1970's is still inspiring women today:

There's no doubt that the sight of Carrie Fisher in the gold sci-fi swimsuit was burned into the sweaty subconscious of a generation of fanboys hitting puberty in the spring of 1983. But, remarkably, it's women for whom the costume holds the most enduring meaning today.

"I saw the movie when I was seven and I was absolutely thrilled by Leia -- what a wonderful character," says Amira Sa'id, a dancer who has used a Leia bikini in her performances. "Jabba put her into the outfit to humiliate her, but Leia was such a strong character, her will made the costume empowering."

And the costume designer who created the bikini was a woman!