Apparently, This Summer's Hottest Trend Is A 'Handmaid's Tale' Bonnet
Briefly

This summer, fashion trends take a controversial turn as bonnets reminiscent of The Handmaid's Tale gain popularity. Priced up to $350, Lorna Murray's designs have sparked outrage on social media, where users draw parallels between the oppressive style of the show and current political climates. The trend has prompted mixed feelings about fashion as a reflection of societal norms, with many highlighting the absurdity and cost of adopting such regressive styles. This trend signals a broader resurgence of conservative fashions in a politically charged environment.
Fashion always reflects politics, and it seems that with the new bonnet trend, we're witnessing a troubling blend of style and societal regression.
'The hat of the summer?! In 1842 perhaps,' said one user, highlighting the absurdity of a bonnets return to fashion.
Users compared the trend to the oppressive symbolism found in The Handmaid's Tale, showing how closely fashion can echo political climates.
The prices for these bonnets, reaching up to $350, underscore the ludicrousness of commodifying such a regressive trend in women's fashion.
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