

Here, Zakowska explains five of the season’s standout (and, in some cases, stand-up) looks: I think she’s still playing with being a mother, wife, and then being a performer-the older Midge image of herself and then the development of the newer one.”ĭespite these dueling identities, Midge’s look is, as ever, flawlessly put together. “I feel like her two identities are rather strong. “Sometimes I think of season 2 as season 1 1/2,” she says. (No outfit repeats here!) But Zakowska viewed the new season’s looks less as a complete revamp and more as a necessary transition. Maisel, Zakowska blends detailed time-period research with her own unique style sensibilities to vibrantly outfit Midge and her Upper West Side cohorts with ensembles she and her team custom make.Ĭreating what she calls “visual building blocks” in season 1, Zakowska used that foundation to design an almost entirely new wardrobe for Midge in season 2. Nominated for an Emmy for her season 1 work on The Marvelous Mrs. And she has one woman to thank for her covet-worthy 1950s style: costume designer Donna Zakowska. Altman’s, brunching at Barney Greengrass, or slinging jokes at the comedy club, housewife-turned-comedienne Miriam “Midge” Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan) is always dressed to the nines. Rachel Brosnahan as Midge Maisel in 'The Marvelous Mrs.
