The funny thing about me picking up this book is that I have only seen the first two episodes of this show. I couldn't get into it at all. But the outfits are amazing - and really the only reason I tried to watch this!
This book, by costumer Donna Zakowska, is fascinating nonetheless! I really enjoyed it. It covers many seasons, so if you are currently watching or plan to, you may find some spoilers. Otherwise you are good ;) I liked the way it was arranged, showing the progression of the costuming with the character development. There were some sketches of the outfits, and explanations of how and why Zakowska decided on a specific look. And then lots and lots of beautiful photos of the outfits that Mrs. Maisel wears throughout. Good closeups of some of the details and fabrics for those of us looking for that, too.
But it's about more than just the main character. There are sections about other characters (namely her manager and her mother and a bit about the men too) where the costume decisions are explained. Zakowska saw the outfits that she was putting people in as reflections of their characters and their emotional states, and wanted to communicate it to viewers, even if as a subtle or subconscious message.
And I was shocked at how detailed she got -- with the main characters of course, but also for the extras. SO MANY extras and so many outfits. And all had her eye over them before they were approved to be on film.
If you're interested in movie costuming, and in one of the most notable shows for wardrobe in recent times, you'll really enjoy this too. I am proof that you don't need to have seen the show to get a lot of this book. I thought it was beautifully put together with plenty of photos to engage the reader, and was a great read for anyone who loves clothes.
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