In a very short amount of time since its launch on Netflix, the TV series Ratched&nbsp;has already reached top viewership&nbsp;with its engaging and intense plot, even for&nbsp;the most demanding viewers. In addition to all the historical and impactful moments, there is something else drawing public attention: the exquisite style of Mildred Ratched, so powerful and elegant that it can be found on the biggest international catwalks of today!

The TV series stars Sarah Paulson (who is also an executive producer on the project), Sharon Stone and Cynthia Nixon&nbsp;as a prequal to&nbsp;One Flew Over the Cuckoo&#39;s Nest, exploring&nbsp;the backstory behind one of Hollywood&#39;s most notorious villains: Nurse Mildred Ratched.

&ldquo;Although Mildred behaves in ways that is subject to real investigation &ndash; both literally and figuratively &ndash; she is motivated by a pure intent and it&rsquo;s just what she has to do in order to get [the result she wants],&rdquo; Paulson says. &ldquo;She&#39;s willing to do anything &ndash; including things that are dangerous and against the law.&rdquo;

She does all these, while dressing to the nines, with many looks borrowed from the runways&nbsp;while diving into the aesthetics of the 1940s&nbsp;post-war fashion.

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Among the most striking details in the character&#39;s looks are&nbsp;the marked waistlines that marked the era, but without a doubt, nothing stands out as much as the New Look silhouette, courtesy of Christian Dior. A&nbsp;highly controversial look&nbsp;at that time, given its full skirt with an abundance of fabric (this was during rationing post-war), this&nbsp;perfectly translates&nbsp;to how controversial this character is, and also&nbsp;how we are introduced to the character, setting a stylish precedent for the rest of the series.

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Similar to other Ryan Murphy directed shows, such as American Horror Story, Hollywood, and Pose, the show has a similar moodiness and vibrancy to it. This was translated to the cool-toned colours of the costumes that were similarly authentic to the fashion of that time.

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Mildred is dressed in bold-shouldered dresses, statement outerwear, waist cinching silouhettes, in pops of colour. She also spends a significant amount of time in nurse attire, which was set out to be both clinical and chic.&nbsp;

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Outside of the clinic, her outfits are feminine, yet rigid, a reflection of a quality of protection with her clothing, that is met with aggression and gore as she executes her sinister plans throughout the series.

With the numerous runway references, it certainly proves that the leading lady is highly in tune with our current fashion scene.

Mildred Ratched's Dreadfully Chic Style: All The Pieces Inspired From The Runway

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