Who says you can’t make a statement while being cognisant about our current crisis?
This story was published on June 8, 2020, and updated on August 23, 2021.
Face masks have become an essential item in everyday life—but that doesn’t mean your style needs to be sacrificed. In particular, Nigerian designers are leading the way with embellished masks and matching sets: showing us how this accessory can elevate your style. Take Nigerian TV host Folu Storms, who wore a bling-worthy set with a matching mask to the annual AMCVAs on the cusp of the pandemic.
This isn’t the first time masks have been in the spotlight either: Alexander Wang featured them in his first off-season showing back in 2019, and masks have been a staple in Japanese street style in recent years. Even Billie Eilish wore a matching monogrammed mask with her Gucci set at the Grammy Awards last January.
Here are 11 masks you can wear on top of a medical-grade mask that will make you look forward to getting ready while staying safe outdoors.