Silo

Juliette’s costume takes inspiration from military styles and is made from patch-dyed, stonewashed cotton drill, emphasising her practicality and lack of concern for appearances. Oil stains, dirt, and visible repairs reveal her Mechanical background.

Judge Meadows wears a robe made from quilted, individually dyed and embroidered fabric pieces, creating a sense of luxury and authority.

Walker wears vintage, worn workwear, likely recycled, displaying disregard for appearance or social expectations.

The cleaning suit has a simple design, suggesting it was made in the Silo. It appears to be fully sealed and made of non-porous material to protect against toxic gases from the outside. The bib and ring attach to the helmet with magnets. Metallic heat tape wraps the wrists and ankles, and the waist pouch carries wool for cleaning the camera. Leather joints allow flexibility while keeping the look of a protective seal.

In season two, Juliette discovers Silo 17 coveralls in Connie’s apartment. The mustard colour represents the Sheet Metal department. These clothes differ from those in Silo 18. In silo 17, they wear embroidered, coloured coveralls that denote the department they work in and suggest an egalitarian community.

Sim dons a leather jacket, projecting a bold, sleek silhouette that reinforces his authority and elevated status within the silo. Leather from livestock farms is rare, indicating his privileged status. His sweaters are influenced by brutalist architecture.

Judge Meadows wears a gold-dyed, hammered-silk robe that shows her higher status. Her style is more luxurious than Jahns'. Hearing that Juliette has gone out, she stops drinking and appears more composed.

After the rebellion, resources were destroyed, and the children survived by scavenging and adapting clothing from available materials, personalising coveralls with embroidery. The jacket uses dyed lining fabric, while the coveralls use dyed herringbone cotton/viscose; jewellery is made from repurposed items.

The rebellion armour, forged by down deepers, appears to be made from melted scrap metal, which is plentiful in Silo mines. In reality, it uses soft materials for comfort and stunt safety.

Mayor Jahn’s ceremonial Freedom Day gown is made from a textured light-gold fabric. The design is soft, elegant, practical, and minimalist; the Silo chain marks her status without being ostentatious, reflecting her character.

Lukas wears a miner’s uniform made from old convict clothes, with varying levels of dust, dirt, and holes. The yellow colour was chosen to make the uniform easily identifiable.

Camille's marled, dyed quilted jacket reveals her unique Silo up-topper style. Its softness and structure create ambiguity. It is unclear if she is gentle or cunning.

Juliette wears a soft, darned sweater with a military silhouette.

Eater wears Silo 17 coveralls personalised with embroidery.

Walker wears a darned, repaired sweater, likely recycled. Her practical style shows little care for clothing. Despite her irascible nature, this choice hints at a softer side.

Shirley is strong-willed and independent, which shows in her clothes: a cropped bomber jacket made from dyed, quilted herringbone and trousers made from two cords, inspired by military designs for a clean look.

Jahn’s cleaning ceremonial robe has the same shape as the freedom day robe, but it is black. This gives it a funereal, sombre look that signifies the upcoming excommunication.

Hanna, Juliette’s mother, is a flamekeeper: intelligent, curious, and innovative. She is fascinated by relics and the origins of the Silo. She wears period-embroidered clothes & garments made from recycled materials. She makes and adds embroidered details to young Juliette’s clothes.

Regina, a member of the rebellious group that includes Gloria, is fascinated by the “flamekeepers” and emulates their style. Her eclectic look—vintage fabrics and an embroidered period dress—reflects her obsession with relics and silo history.

Prior to the rebellion, Silo 17 made technical & artistic advances, learning from the relics and books they had access to. In contrast, Silo 18, lacking historical records or relics, struggled to develop.
Solo, a survivor of the rebellion 45 years ago, has led an isolated existence, educating himself with the books he is surrounded by. He wears grey IT coveralls (reminiscent of his father) embroidered with family memories.

Camille’s dress shifts to a sharper style, revealing her status change. Her jacket is made from grey-dyed cord with contrast panels and piped edges, creating a formal silhouette.

Hanna is from the mids & wears a vintage, salvaged robe, and later an embroidered folk blouse that represents her bohemian nature. Young Juliette wears a cardigan & blouse both decorated with coloured flowers that Hanna would have embroidered. The dungarees are rust - one of the "colours of the Silo".

Camille at home in lounge wear - made from dyed melange, khadi style cotton - revealing her softer side.

Audrey's jacket consists of 3 layers of vintage fabrics laid over each other, quilted to define the shape, and each layer sanded away to reveal elements of the layers beneath.

The younger characters in the post-rebellion Silo 17, like Rik, Eater, and Audrey, survive by scavenging. They personalise their coveralls by embroidering them. Their embroidery is more abstract than Solo’s, whose designs are influenced by his access to books. The costumes look worn and distressed, reflecting their tough living conditions.

Young Juliette wearing bespoke knitted and darned sweater.

Juliette’s mustard coveralls are made from a much softer, lighter fabric, making them suitable for water scenes and stunts.

Amunsden is a Judicial agent. The uniforms, are based on a naval deck jacket, made of military sourced fabric that was waxed, ribbed & trimmed with judicial red. The uniforms of the Raiders have a menacing quality. Quilted body vests were made to bulk up the silhouette, they are waxed and edged in leather to reflect the light, worn with armour and caged helmets.

The fire suit is a one-piece outfit based on Silo 17 coveralls. It is made from dyed ripstop to resemble flame-retardant Novex and includes a protective leather gilet. Yellow and white leather stripes reference modern firefighter uniforms. The suit is lined with wadding to look like Kevlar. Multiple lighter versions were made for stunts and “wet looks” for comfort.

The porters are responsible for delivering messages. As there are no elevators in the Silo, they are always on the move so there is a sporty influence: a grey waistcoat modelled on a period vest and vintage style cycling pants & running shoes.Most costumes were created from scratch. The team dyed, repaired, and aged new items, then added embroidery for detail.

Gloria's outfit is made from vintage embroidered fabrics, dyed & trimmed. Her costumes reflect her interest in old relics.

Gloria's costumes reflect her interest in old relics.

Silo 17 has evolved differently from Silo 18. Prior to the rebellion, Silo 17 made technical & artistic advances, learning from the relics and books they had access to.
In contrast, because Silo 18 relics and books have been confiscated or destroyed, restricting their learning, they have struggled to develop and are less sophisticated.
Before the rebellion, Silo 17 residents all wore coveralls as part of an egalitarian society. Their coveralls are decorated with embroidery that tells stories, showing their appreciation for art and their knowledge of the past.
In Silo 18, because the records have been eliminated, they have adopted a mix of recycled contemporary and retro-influenced designs.
After the rebellion the young survivors have salvaged what they can - resulting in more of an eclectic style. They have embroidered their clothes to personalise them.

Scavenging and personalising their clothes shows the characters’ resourcefulness and individuality. The Silo 17 coveralls were made from different fabrics based on the cast, action, and character. Solo’s coveralls use heavier cotton ripstop and herringbone, finished with dyeing, spraying, and sanding. Eater wears an olive jacket lined with shiny fabrics and has a cord stitched into the shell for texture.

Sims is the only one to wear leather in the Silo, which marks him out as having special privileges with a sleek, hard silhouette. His sweaters have a geometric design echoing brutalist architecture.

The child’s dress, made from dyed green linen with smocking, reflects 'mids' homespun, eclectic style. The girl’s bolero jacket is crafted from a vintage patchwork quilt. The man’s jacket is constructed from blue-dyed, patched fabric. The style is inspired by "boro" a technique that combines patchwork, darning, and repair.

Silo

"Silo" is a drama series inspired by Hugh Howey’s dystopian trilogy, starring Rebecca Ferguson, written by Graham Yost, directed by Morten Tyldum, and produced by Apple Studios.Set in a dystopian future, the series follows an underground community controlled by strict, unexplained rules.

The protagonists work to discover the truth behind their society.Resource scarcity requires all materials to be repurposed. Costumes are designed to appear timeless and enigmatic, while distinguishing each character. The Silo’s inhabitants are divided into three groups, with costumes reflecting social hierarchy: "Down-Deepers" wear distressed workwear, "Mids" wear patched, eclectic garments, and "Up-Toppers" wear robes in cooler tones.

In Silo 18, the erasure of historical records limits knowledge of the past and hinders progress, resulting in a visual mix of contemporary and retro design elements.In contrast, Silo 17’s inhabitants have access to historical records and literature, which encourages greater progress and creativity.

The main goal was to design authentic costumes that create a distinctive visual language for the Silo, supporting both narrative and character development. Collaboration with directors and department heads produced a coherent yet disquieting world that blends contemporary and retro styles. Most costumes were custom-made, while others were sourced or rented, then dyed and aged as needed.

The cast includes Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, Common, Harriet Walter, Steve Zahn, and Chinaza Uche. The third season introduces Ashley Zukerman, Jessica Henwick, Laura Innes, Jessica Brown Findlay, Matt Craven, and Colin Hanks."Silo" is produced by Apple Studios, with executive producers Graham Yost, Michael Dinner, Nina Jack, and Joanna Thapa.