“The most exciting and challenging part about designing the mechanical hand was perfecting the internal mechanism that delivers the blade, ” says Schmidt, who noted that the glove took two months to develop in his downtown L.A. studio. “I wanted Gaga to be able to kill with nothing more than an elegant, albeit lethal gesture.”

In addition to the glove, Schmidt’s Swarovski-encrusted mesh pieces from his handcrafted jewelry collection are also seen on Gaga’s Countess character. Said Schmidt: “I’m as excited as everyone to see where this remarkable cast and crew take us this season!”