Ever since COVID-19 became the new normal, businesses from across various industries have tried to adapt to the evolving pandemic. Many businesses are rushing to create functional new products or expanding the functionality of older products for the current crisis. Face masks from the beginning of the pandemic were a highly sought after commodity by not only global citizens, but medical workers as well. This demand for face masks eventually created a worldwide shortage.
As a result, various fashion companies like Christian Siriano, Burberry, and Chanel stepped up to help with the high demand of face masks for essential workers. Simultaneously face coverings have become mandatory in many cities worldwide and are now a prerequisite for daily wear.
What initially began with Etsy and a few brands producing face masks as an alternative for store stock shortages has turned into a full scale fashion war. With everyone from H&M to Buck Mason cashing in on the new lifestyle and ultimately making face masks the must have accessory of 2020. Now, granted these masks mostly don’t necessarily meet health code standards. But hey if we must suffer, who says we can’t do it in style. Therefore here’s a roundup of fashion forward cool face masks places to buy from:
Alice & Olivia
A favorite high-profile celebrity brand that claims people like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Alba, and Courtney Kardashian among its loyal fan base has developed a highly affordable face mask. This cool face mask is only $10.00, which is an absolute steal. Even better it can be paired with matching apparel from their current collection. Also worthy of note is mentioning is that for every face mask sold one will be donated to those in need. So you get to buy a cool face mask that’s socially conscious and health conscious.
Amazon
Is it really any surprise? At this point it’s more of a question of what can’t you find on the online retail giant. And of course there are is an abundance of cool face masks options to buy on the website to match your personality or mood during this evolving crisis. Some cool ones worth mentioning include masks by Onzie. These babies actually come in an assorted 2-pack for double the fun. They feature various fashionable prints for women. Plus they are reusable. Then there’s neck gaiter styles more commonly seen at music festivals from brands like Florence IISA and Doerix, which offer more uniquely stylized prints like tattoo art and galactic imagery. In addition Vosga’s cool face masks add a dose of humor and playfulness that is sure to make you or others smile. All of these options are a available for mostly under $20. But yes, you can definitely buy cool face masks on Amazon.
Vogmask
Vogmask is yet another cool place to buy face masks. This California based company and online retailer offers what I endearingly call the ‘Bane’ mask trend. These masks offer not only cool face masks with an assortment of design styles for men and woman, but features a built in filtration system. They are one of the few companies that entered the face masks game prior to COVID-19, seeing a growing future need for consumers as environmental air pollution globally expands. Each mask is designed with public health in mind. These cool face masks are reusable and eco-friendly falling in an affordable mid-price range.
Ki Collection
Ki Collection’s designer face masks promotes sustainable fashion luxury by up cycling designer materials from well established high-end brands like Gucci, Chanel, and Dior. Ki Collection face masks have quite a hefty price tag for its privileged face wear, ranging up to $150. However, they do also offer masks for as little as $15 and it should be noted many of the masks are available as sets. Not to mention these custom designed super cool face masks are handmade. What I really love is the chic bags that are included with the masks. And yes some of the masks feature a pocket for inserting a filter or styles that are anti-microbial too. It should be noted they are also washable. Whatever your style or occasion these face masks by Ki Collection will have you trending in no time.