In 2018 not a person (r.i.p. Nostradamus) could have envisaged in their wildest thoughts, they’d have to cover their nose and mouth to socialise. Enter the mask brigade which has swiftly become a fashion accessory to reckon with. Whether you don a jacket, a silky blouse, or even decadent wedding couture, wearing a mask has been the mandate and why should the trendsetters not step up. There is a unique mask for every mood every palette and every occasion. Dominatrix or sporty there is a mask for everybody.
Bows to the medical fraternity whose masks have been their second skin. You make any mask look good.
Payal Singhal the Boheme bridal and occasion wear designer has a new category in-store and online. Masks that are an extension of her ‘Life’s a beach” vibe. Ikat and quirky prints dominate her collection of masks. The icing on the cake is the charming little printed pouches they come in. The printed graphics on these accessories make them covetable.
Reusable and washable three-layered protective cloth cask (Unisex) with reversible prints so that you can wear it both ways and match it with a variety of looks. The top and bottom layers are made of 75 percent cotton and 25 percent silk with a layer of 100 percent cotton in the middle for better protection and breathability. Sits comfortably on the ear with printed ear loops, which gives it a grammable get-up. Ideal for all-day use. You can find these lovelies on Nykaa Fashion.
Pret designer Farida Gupta follows a different montage. Her natural-dye block prints masks are soft against the skin. Made sustainably using 100 percent cotton fabric, these washable cloth masks offer a comfortable fit. Featuring 3-layer protection as per international standards. Farida Gupta’s masks balance safety and style. Featuring elasticised straps, they are designed to fit over the top of the nose and below the chin. Head over to Farida Gupta’s website to add to cart.
Spotlighting a new designer on the block, Diya Aswani, her claim to fame is her eclectic mix of dressy masks. Varying from pink flamingos (my shopping list chart-topper) to monograms embroidered-on-one side. Diya’s mask’s collection casts a spell on you. The Blue evil eye mask chain is a striking piece. Additionally, she creates beautiful chains to suspend her masks from. Worth a mention is the green apple mask chain and the Evil Eye oval mask chain are some of her best-selling mask chains on Nykaa. A must-have mask.
Torani, the haute couture brand has a potpourri of masks(inset). Koran Torani the founder documents stories of his childhood through his work. Feast your eyes on these bright masks kissed in chintz prints. These can be sourced from their brick-and-mortar and online stores.
Life has a new modus operandi that mandates us to wear masks ( until further notice) So while we are at it why not be safe (and stylish).