Why the Funeral Episode of "The Handmaid's Tale" Has the Most Significant Costumes

"I updated June's whole closet using color, texture, and pattern to express the change in journey where she's no longer forced into the uniformity of Gilead," Kavanagh explains of June's transition period. "I made a conscious decision that June would never willingly wear red again — a design choice that was embraced by Elisabeth Moss. Often in cinema, we equate red with passion, sexiness, and drama. However, in 'The Handmaid's Tale,' red symbolizes subjugation, trauma, and violation."