The Gilded Age showcases meticulously crafted costumes, including over 1,200 women's dresses and 1,000 men's suits, created by costume designer Kasia Walicka Maimone. Each garment is made with historical accuracy, taking weeks to finalize every detail. The show contrasts old money and new money in a late 19th-century context marked by wealth disparity and social intrigue. Characters like George and Bertha Russell highlight the era's drama, while Oscar van Rhijn represents evolving social themes, including LGBTQ identities and their complexities within high society's rigid structure.
Costume designer Kasia Walicka Maimone creates over 1,200 women's dresses, 1,000 men's suits, and 4,000 pairs of shoes to maintain authenticity in The Gilded Age.
Maimone explained that the team examined historical paintings and real garments from museums to shape a unique look for each character in The Gilded Age.
The series portrays the late 19th century's extreme wealth disparity, showcasing the difference between old money and new money amidst political corruption.
The character dynamics reflect sharp social commentary, like Oscar van Rhijn's arrogance compared to Thomas Barrow's suffering in Downton Abbey, while highlighting romantic relationships of the era.
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