The hidden meanings behind the Oscar-winning costumes of del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein swept the 2026 Oscars, with costume designer Kate Hawley winning for her masterful work. Hawley intricately wove characters' psychological states and thematic elements into their attire. Victor's unraveling sanity mirrored his disheveled clothes, while Elizabeth's green ensembles and bandage-like sleeves symbolized her grounding nature and connection to the Creature.
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein swept the 2026 Oscars, with costume designer Kate Hawley winning for her masterful work. Hawley intricately wove characters' psychological states and thematic elements into their attire. Victor's unraveling sanity mirrored his disheveled clothes, while Elizabeth's green ensembles and bandage-like sleeves symbolized her grounding nature and connection to the Creature.
