Face Masks as a Fashion Accessory? Why We Should Encourage This Trend
The goal? To spread accurate information about the benefits of masking, particularly for those around us. Because masking isn't about protecting ourselves; it's about protecting our loved ones and the loved ones of others.
Of course, the campaign has had the added bonus of celebrities normalizing the act of wearing a face mask and proving that doing so can even be trendy.
Could Face Masks Become an Ongoing Trend?
The experts we spoke with agree that until the threat of this pandemic has been neutralized, people should embrace the protection masks allow them to provide to those around them.
After all, it's not necessarily about you — it's about everyone you come in contact with.
But could this be a trend that continues even after COVID-19? And perhaps the more important question: Should it?
Many designers are now focusing on trying to create masks people actually want to wear — masks others might find as an aesthetically pleasing and fun way to accessorize.
If you think that sounds crazy, just remember: Sunglasses and hats once started out as items meant to simply protect the wearer from the sun.
They've now evolved into fashion accessories providing countless options to choose from.
"Many businesses, small and large, have taken the opportunity to make and sell cloth face covers. A wide variety of styles and designs are already available, whether it's the design you choose or the way you fasten your mask to your face and protect others in style.