Vaquera designed a collection for 'The Handmaid's Tale'

Vaquera's collection riffs on the outfits that handmaids—fertile women forced into sexual slavery in order to repopulate a nation with a slowing birth rate—are made to wear. Played on the show by the likes of Elizabeth Moss, Samira Wiley, and Alexis Bledel, they don red robes with white bonnets, an aesthetic that makes a kind of perfect sense for Vaquera; designers Patric DiCaprio, David Moses, Bryn Taubensee, and Claire Sully have always worked with 18th century-era silhouettes, and they really love a bonnet.

But Vaquera was right for this for another, perhaps more important reason: they’re never afraid to get political, and they’ve consistently played with ideas of classic American dressing, using their collections to both embrace and critique capitalism and cultural touchstones. Remember last season, when they created outfits based on blue and white collar workers, and they showed that jaw-dropping dress made from American flags trailing on the floor?

"We aim to reverse cultural norms, celebrate individuality, and empower oppressed individuals," the designers told Refinery29. "The way that people are dressed in [The Handmaid’s Tale] indicates who they are and what their purpose is. We explore similar themes in our collections by examining the way people are expected to dress."

The full collection will be revealed with a performance piece in June, but for now have a look at some behind-the-scenes images, below.

Text by Jocelyn Silver

Images courtesy of Vaquera

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Born in the Moroccan town of Tétouan and educated in Paris, Khattabi’s upbringing required him to make sense of how the different influences surrounding him could align. In turn, his designs explore the embedded codes and history of his bicultural background. Total Recall addresses this phenomon by including garments meant to reflect adaptation and transformation. Skirts made of tire covers and motorcyle tarpaulins refashioned into dresses are scattered across the collection, conveying notions of displacement. Blending these elements adds an industrial touch to the pieces while still keeping a sense of movement.

From sweatpants infused with polka dots to nostaglic slogans and banner display, the ensembles symbolize hidden identities and memories. Giving us a glimpse into his own memories, Khattabi's work evokes affection for the past. It's a nod to the interconnectedness of culture and how we interact with its complexitites creatively. View the collection below.

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November 12, 2024

Dr. Martens and MM6 Maison Margiela have teamed up for the first time to launch a Fall/Winter capsule collection that reinvents classic footwear with a fresh twist. The collection combines four iconic Dr. Martens styles—the 1460 and 1490 boots, the 1461 shoe, and the Penton loafer—into three unique hybrid designs, each with MM6’s special touch.

Revealed at MM6 Maison Margiela’s AW24 show, these designs mix familiar Dr. Martens silhouettes in surprising ways, adding bold new details. Each piece has Dr. Martens’ signature yellow stitching and AirWair heel loop, along with MM6’s unique numbered imprint.

The Dr. Martens x MM6 Maison Margiela collection launches November 19 on both brands’ websites, in select MM6 stores, and at limited retailers.