Yahoo News Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now
Since last spring, international design houses incited headlines for flipping their ateliers into manufacturing hubs for medical masks and gowns. From Ralph Lauren to Louis Vuitton, these efforts inspired additional corporations to follow suit and combat the burden that COVID-19 inflicts worldwide. While members of the fashion industry have made significant contributions to relief efforts, this area of commerce has faced a sharp decrease in consumer spending, placing strain on those working in production, retail, and beyond. Yet, in spite of current strains on these businesses, emerging brands are pooling their resources to support at-risk populations in whatever ways they can. La Ligne, for example, was providing 15 percent of its sales to ROAR NY, along with a mask with each purchase.
In a time when the principle of community bears crucial to protecting those who need it most, we highlight some of the fashion brands volunteering their teams to provide relief to vulnerable populations and medical responders. Purchasing from these names we have grown to love will not only finance the production of critical supplies but also support the longevity of their businesses through this uncertain time.
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1) Checkered Up Mask
KkCo
kkcostudio.com
$35.00
For the checkered-print lover, this scrunchie face mask should be added to your shopping cart. The mask is both chic and comfortable.
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2) Lagos Combo
Meji Meji
mejimeji.co
$60.00
This bucket hat-mask pairing makes it easy to shield UV rays while donning PPE.
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3) Days-of-the-Week Face Mask Set
Kenneth Cole New York
kennethcole.com
$69.00
A Rolodex of daily masks with multilayered filtration and antimicrobial technology checks all the boxes.
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4) Woven Mask
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5) Upcycled Bandana Mask
Re/Done
shopredone.com
$30.00
An innovator in the circular economy, Re/Done has taken its green ingenuity to the realm of personal protective equipment. Constructed from upcycled bandanas, each bandana is unique. For every mask bought, five will be donated to frontline workers.
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6) Neutral Silk Face Masks
Lisou
lisou.co.uk
£15.00
Slip on something easy yet elegant with Lisou's silk masks, offered in neutral colorways set to match any occasion.
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7) The Blue Silk Frill Face Mask with Bag
The Vampire's Wife
thevampireswife.com
$60.00
Loomed in 100 percent silk fabric and trimmed with ruffles—The Vampire’s Wife applies the fun in dressing up to protective face wear. In an absence of formal occasions to attend, the frilly design may bring a temporary salve to those reminiscing on the novelty in getting ready for a night out.
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8) Face Mask 2.0 Linen
Baobab
baobabclothing.com
$22.00
Much like its polo shirts, Baobab's sustainably sourced linen masks make the case for simply effortless dressing.
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9) Silk Face Mask 3 Pack
Le Surf
maisonette.com
$95.00
The children’s clothing retailer for tasteful staples, fit for balmy summers in Martha’s Vineyard, carries several masks. Maisonette's face coverings come in a range of sizes, tailored to both adults and children.
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10) Watercolor Gingham Face Mask
Giovanna
thisisgiovanna.com
$30.00
A summery destination for raffia sandals and sculptural jewelry, Giovanna has engineered a collection of masks featuring wraparound straps in an array of patterns. Proceeds from each purchase will contribute to the cost of one N95 mask through RETI’s Rapid Resilience program.
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11) Blue Floral Mask
Keen to Be Seen
$15.00
With her newly launched brand, Keen to Be Seen, designer and stylist Ellyn Steiner Greenspan has curated a thoughtful collection of homemade masks in soft fabrics, ranging in prairie floral prints to eyelet embroidery. The hand-made pieces are available to purchase on the brand's Instagram account, via DM @keen_tobeseen.
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12) Polka-Dot Mask
Araks
araks.com
$40.00
Araks’s 100-percent cotton masks feature adjustable ties and a range of timeless prints and hues, as shown with this unassuming polka-dot option.
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13) Pink Tie-Dye Face Mask
Cotton Citizen
revolve.com
$6.00
As temps heat up, a bright-pink tie-dye fabric can bring a welcome burst of color to your mask rotation.
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14) Daisy Mask
Tabacaru Swim
tabacaruswim.com
$25.00
Recognizable for its figure-contouring 1960s silhouettes, Tabacaru Swim brought a print inspired by the decade to its new line of PPE. Fashioned from an Andy Warhol–inspired daisy print that decorated high-waist bikini sets and low-back one-pieces, the Art Deco, water-resistant masks arrive just in time for summer. Twenty percent of proceeds from each purchase will fund the Los Angeles Food Bank.
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15) Silky Floral Mask
Morgan Lane
morgan-lane.com
$5.00
The silk-pajama haven has imbued its latest collection of masks with buttery luxury, comparable to that of its coveted sleepwear sets. This floral mask is lined with cotton and features a malleable metal bridge for a more stable fit. Sales will benefit Project Hope, a global initiative set forth to instill communities around the world with strengthened health care systems and educate medical personnel on safer, stronger methods of care, so that they may more effectively serve their patients. In the midst of the pandemic, the nonprofit is sending critical equipment to hospitals in need.
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16) Silk Charmeuse Face Mask
Johanna Ortiz
modaoperandi.com
$75.00
This Johanna Ortiz silk charmeuse face mask is an elegant option and ideal to wear from day to night. You will never misplace your mask with its delicate (detachable) thin gold chain.
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17) 3 Large Masks
VPL
vplstore.com
$18.00
Sustainable womenswear brand VPL cut masks from vintage Japanese obi belts, traditionally worn over kimonos. Masks wielded from the maru obi sashes feature especially intricate brocade illustrations, as the style is reserved for formal occasions, such as weddings, over a bridal kimono. In addition to the fine detailing and craftsmanship exhibited on each one-of-a-kind mask, the face covering features a built-in slot for removable filters.
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18) Floral Face Masks
Batsheva
matchesfashion.com
$17.00
Batsheva Hay has created a demure line of cotton masks in an assortment of floral prints. The masks are made of off-cuts from previous collections.
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19) Vortici-Print Face Covering
Emilio Pucci
matchesfashion.com
$105.00
This showstopping face mask will pair nicely with your sun hat for a walk around the beach or through the park.
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20) Apex for Youth Masks
3.1 Phillip Lim
31philliplim.com
$100.00
Phillip Lim and his team have galvanized their efforts to support Apex for Youth, an organization that offers mentorship and resources to underserved, low-income Asian and immigrant youth in NYC. Sold in bundles of five or ten, with children and adult sizing options, the masks are equipped with antibacterial Fuze Pathogen Control technology. While not to be used as a substitute for medical-approved masks, the bacteria-fighting properties strengthen with washing, as dirt particles are removed. The NYC fashion house donated the first 1,000 masks directly to the nonprofit, and 100 percent of all proceeds from purchases will go to the organization.
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21) Picnic Pink Mask
Rhode
Rhode
$20.00
Known for wispy cotton frocks bestrewn with bold motifs, the resortwear hub has spun a fresh collection of masks using textiles from its archive. Assembled in Los Angeles by the brand’s in-house patternmaker, each 100-percent cotton face mask acts as a lightweight safeguard during the summer months.
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22) Vintage-Inspired Face Mask
Fallon
fallonjewelry.com
$45.00
A vintage-inspired printed mask that can be paired with a dress or white tee and jeans? Yes, please.
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23) Artisanal Bow Face Mask
Collina Strada
collinastrada.com
$60.00
Model Sasha Melnychuk engineered a special-edition mask featuring bows and pocket filters on behalf of the New York label. The protective accessory echoes the brand's quirky sense of flair, adding an extra hint of joy amid the dire state of current events.
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24) Cloud Mask
Phlemuns
phlemuns.com
$29.00
James Flemons has helmed a line of graphic masks featuring grommet details, which match the out-of-the-box patterns threaded throughout his unisex line. The brand will donate to Masks for the People with every order.
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25) Army-Green Mask
Romeo Hunte
romeohunte.com
$75.00
The NYC designer has engineered a durable line of paneled masks, in wearable neutral tones, denim hues, and more, featuring streamlined piping details.
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26) Reversible Chambray Face Mask
Royal Jelly Harlem
royaljellyharlem.com
$39.00
This reversible face mask allows you to easily style multiple outfits.
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27) Set of 3 Picnic Face Masks
Lele Sadoughi
lelesadoughi.com
$15.00
For all those craving more appliqués and embellishments in their lives, Lele Sadoughi has fashioned a line of masks featuring pearl beading and embroidery.
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28) Funky Leopard-Print Face Mask
Goldie
goldietees.com
$15.00
A go-to for pillow-soft, eco-conscious T-shirts sourced from Peru, Goldie has assembled a double-layered mask in its signature pima cotton. Available in single orders for $15 or packs of two for $25, the flexible coverings come in an assortment of colorways, from floral stencils to animal prints.
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29) Washable Adult Face Masks
Nordstrom
nordstromrack.com
$12.00
An ideal option for families during the social distancing era, the retailer has released 100-percent cotton masks in packs of six.
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30) Hand Off Logo Face Mask
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31) Organic Sunset Face Mask
KES
kesnyc.com
$80.00
The New York–based label has adapted its environmentally sound practices to the production of face masks in response to the global crisis. The sustainable, washable pieces now come in kids sizes as well to ensure all customers are covered.
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32) Tata Harper x Jonathan Simkhai Silk Mask Pack
Tata Harper
jonathansimkhai.com
$68.00
Jonathan Simkhai's face shields, available online, come in beige and olive. The silk fabric is known to ease irritation caused by wearing a mask.
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33) Gingham and Stripes Face Masks
Christy Dawn
christydawn.com
$30.00
The eco-conscious brand sells masks in packs of three or five. These fashionable yet environmentally friendly masks are all made of deadstock breathable cotton material.
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34) Quilted, Recycled Cotton Tie Up Mask
Roopa Pemmaraju
roopapemmaraju.com
$60.00
These vibrant quilted masks are made out of breathable cotton in India. With the purchase of a mask, you help the artisans and their families during these times.
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35) Champagne Rose Face Mask
VIDA
shopvida.com
$10.00
The zero-waste destination's diverse community of designers have wielded their talents to create a line of 100-percent cotton masks with built-in carbon filters. From solid pigments to simple gingham prints, the collection offers something for everyone. Most importantly, 10 percent of the profits will support SF-Marin Food Bank and Food Bank NYC, contributing to the nourishment of those in need, on both the East and West Coasts.
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36) Bright Metallic Face Mask
The Mighty Company
themightycompany.com
$30.00
The punchy outerwear label sourced zany fabrics from its 2016 archives to yield an eclectic selection of masks featuring antimicrobial lining.
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37) Feminine Floral Face Mask
Black Iris
shopblackiris.com
$30.00
A go-to for feminine floral prints. Available individually or in a pack of three, these face masks are all machine washable and come in an array of floral prints.
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38) Scribble Hearts Mask
Undra Celeste
undracelesteny.com
$25.00
NYC designer Undra Celeste's face masks are made of a cotton blend. The scribbled heart print will surely make everyone smile.
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39) Retro Masks
Camp Collection
shopcamp.com
$14.00
The outdoor brand known for '60s-inspired T-shirts, polos, and more is bringing its signature solid trim to the growing list of West Coast brands equipping their communities with safe facial protection. In addition to supporting the sewers and staff behind The Brady Bunch–approved T-shirts, shorts, and baseball caps, proceeds from each mask sale will fund a mask for an essential worker.
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40) Graphic Masks
LACMA x Open Editions
thelacmastore.org
$10.00
Open Editions, an incubator for everyday objects and devices produced in collaboration with contemporary artists, has partnered with the largest museum in the western United States, LACMA, to produce a line of personal protective equipment, stenciled with designs handpicked from its vast roster of in-house talents. The institute’s Costume and Textiles department zeroed in on six designs from textile designer Elza Sunderland’s kitschy portfolio of California-inspired motifs that altered convention as they spilled into sectors of interior design and fashion from the late 1930s through '50s.
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