It was a matter of time before fashion responded creatively to COVID-19. In fact, the days were quietly counting down to see who was the first of the firms to bet on presenting their own masks with a design that goes beyond surgical aesthetics, and there have been many that have launched to make one. Very varied proposal with all kinds of prints and models.
Among the first were Marina Conde and Juan Avellaneda, who, a few days after the State of Alarm had been declared, chose to transform their entire workshop and start making masks with the material they had that could respond to sanitary requirements. Marina herself, after declaring the pandemic, posted videos on her social networks explaining how everyone could make their own model. In addition, her commitment led her to donate the same number of masks that were bought for her through her online channel.
Moisés Nieto, Maya Hansen, JC Pajares or Fernando Claro have been other Spanish names who have also wanted to do their bit in the fight against the Coronavirus. Outside our borders we have also found various more or less elaborate proposals, which opt for personalizing with our own style the accessory that seems to become essential this summer.
From the already popular ones by Marine Serre (who even went so far as to present them on the catwalk), to Off-White or Christian Siriano, to the more niche ones from smaller firms such as Akese Stylelines or Lirika Matoshi, the offer is varied and for practically all styles, from the most extravagant to the most minimalist that seek to go unnoticed. Do you find yours?
two studio
The designer Moisés Nieto leads together with his partner, Valerio Canals, this firm that provides the Andalusian designer’s vision of men’s fashion. He has been one of those who has been able to respond to this demand the fastest and has presented this design that is sold for €25 in his online store. Two masks are sent.
Fernando Claro
It has become one of the most popular, given the large number of people that one can find today on social networks wearing one of the designs by this Spanish creator. They also have a solidarity component since they donate 5% of their price.
The Countess
Not only was it one of the first firms to start manufacturing these types of designs with the fabrics available, it has also donated the same number of masks sold. His proposals have even occupied the front pages of newspapers during the confinement. They are sold in packs of five or two, like this model, for €23.80.
Rag & Bone
The well-known New York firm knows first-hand what it is like to suffer the ravages of the pandemic, so it has had no problem manufacturing various models of masks, donating a percentage of their price to City Harvest, a food bank in the Big Apple. Made in the United States, you can get them for $30.
Marine Serre
He managed to occupy a good part of the headlines when he presented them in the last edition of Paris Fashion Week, which made this firm a benchmark for this type of product. This justifies that despite its price (€260) they have swept sales.
Akese Stylelines
Some firms go further and bet on combining the mask with other types of accessories. In the case of this American firm, it does so with the headscarf. Both are sold for the price of 60 dollars.
Maya Hansen
Another of the firms that invites you to combine the mask. In the case of the Spanish designer, she does it with her famous corsets. She has pulled from the archive and recovered part of her creations to be able to present these fun games. They can be had for €245.
avellaneda
Social networks have had a lot to do with this proposal by designer Juan Avellaneda. The print was chosen by vote, hence its success is assured. The price of each one is €20.
Billie Blooms
The model Carolina Kurkova is behind this initiative of masks that, in addition, also have a solidarity component and are presented in a mini version so that parents and children can wear the same model. This one costs 20 dollars.
Christian Siriano
In his Instagram profile, the designer already made it clear that in these days of the pandemic, a little glamor was not too much to be able to escape from the harsh reality. Therefore his masks are pure dreams. On sale for €595.
Hill Strada
Another proposal not to go unnoticed is that of this creator. Her small firm has opted for a design where ribbons and color take center stage. Price: 100 dollars.
JC Pajares
The Spanish creator was another of those who quickly knew how to respond to a demand that was getting bigger and bigger, so he opted to start sketching these masks that can boast of being among the most glamorous in Spanish fashion. Price: €50.
the linen
In this case, simplicity takes over this mask where flowers are the protagonists. Another way of trying to keep “the bug” under control and doing our part to fight it. Price: $35.
Lirika Matoshi
Sequins and embroidery have featured prominently in many designs, such as those of this designer. Here she gives it a more naive touch, betting on daisies.
off-white
The firm had already presented this type of design before the pandemic was declared, so it was one of the first resources of many celebrities. His masks, in fact, are already almost a collector’s item. Price: €290.
Pilar Dalbat
A very feminine and delicate proposal is the one presented by this Spanish designer who makes her masks with applications of gipur flowers. They are conceived as a washable cover to wear an approved mask under. In addition, some models can be worn combined with a signature top. Price: €55.
Approved personalized masks
The current interest in masks has caused the techniques and designs for their manufacture to skyrocket. During the first period of confinement, getting a mask (especially in big cities) became an impossible mission, since pharmacies were completely out of supplies of this product. Faced with this situation, many individuals and companies chose to make their own masks to get out of trouble. A technique that has become so popular that today we find hundreds of types of personalized masks, with drawings and materials of all kinds, for sale. But how do we know if it is approved?
Different health specialists affirm that, due to the advanced counterfeiting techniques that exist, it is very difficult to be 100% sure of the approval of a mask, but there is data that helps us to identify them with greater precision.
The first point on this list involves knowing which mask is appropriate for each person, since they are divided into three large groups: hygienic, surgical and PPE, and one or the other will have to be used. The data that we present below must appear on the product labeling to confirm its approval and to know the particularities of each one.
Hygienic mask:
In addition to aspects such as the name of the manufacturer, the product, the size, whether it is reusable or not, instructions for use and type of material, this product must include a reference to the UNE standard on the label:
UNE 0064-1:2020: in non-reusable hygienic masks for adults.
UNE 0064-2:2020: in non-reusable hygienic masks for adults.
UNE 0065:2020: in reusable toilet bowls for adults and children.
Surgical mask:
The CE marking ensures that the product complies with the legislation.
The reference to the UNE EN 14683 standard ensures compliance with a quality standard.
The type of mask: Type I and Type II.
PPE mask:
The CE marking, followed by four numbers, ensures that the product complies with the legislation.
The reference to the UNE EN-149 standard ensures compliance with a quality standard.
The NR marking indicates that the product is Non-Reusable and the R marking indicates that it is Reusable.
The type of mask (FFP1, FFP2, and FFP3) and the filter (P1, P2, and P3).
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