Yet another generation was recently introduced to Margaret Atwood's ever-popular story The Handmaid's Tale. With striking gowns and solemn head caps designer Ane Crabtree brought the handmaidens of Gilead to life.
Speaking to Dave Fanning on The Ryan Tubridy Show on RTÉ Radio 1, American costume designer Ane Crabtree described the journey to bring the The Handmaid's Tale to our screens.
After meeting with the show's directing team, Crabtree was surprised to learn how much control she was to have over the style of the costumes.
"Bruce Miller and Warren Littlefield, the show's creators and producers, they wanted me to come up with a very modern view of the story - my take on that", she said.
The infamous bonnets proved to be a challenge to design, as they went against the basic rules of costume design.
"We fought the idea of having wings... in film making you never obscure the actor", she explains.
Crabtree's costumes moved beyond fictional realm recently, becoming a symbol of protest.
Many Polish women adopted the garb as a sign of protest against the visit of American President Donald Trump to the country.
While Crabtree was not involved with the demonstration she explained that the sight of women employing the costume in real life was moving.
"It's quite thrilling, and poignant at the same time... I'm so proud that women can find a voice in iconic costume", she explained.
The popular series has been nominated for 13 Emmy awards including Best Costume and its second season is due for release sometime in 2018.
