Atwood's allusion to Vogue, comparing it to a fine wine, shows how ordinary objects can become treasures when they are scarce and forbidden. The use of Vogue as a reference is symbolic for femininity, culture, and knowledge- it was dubbed "the world's most influential fashion magazine" by the 2006 New York Times. All of these things- culture, art, fashion, and femininity- are missing in Offred's life. When the Commander offers her a Vogue, he is giving her back what was taken away.
Source: "Vogue." Wikipedia, Web. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vogue_%28magazine%29>.
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