Website removes sexy ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ costume after Twitter uproar
Retail site Yandy.com on Thursday removed a sexy handmaid costume, inspired by The Handmaid’s Tale, following outcry on social media.
The Halloween costume, which referred to both the dystopian Margaret Atwood novel and Huluseries, was depicted as a bright red mini dress and cape with high heels. BuzzFeed News reportedon the costume earlier Thursday, chronicling the Twitter responses that ranged from confusion to disgust.
Here’s part of the statement from Yandy:
Over the last few hours, it has become obvious that our “Yandy Brave Red Maiden Costume” is being seen as a symbol of women’s oppression, rather than an expression of women’s empowerment. This is unfortunate, as it was not our intention on any level. Our initial inspiration to create the piece was through witnessing its use ...
