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  04/2020

  Face Masks as Fashion: Freedom on Hold

  The cover for Vogue Portugal's April 2020 issue. Apparently, freedom is not on hold for Vogue magazine, as they are free enough to produce an entire issue and somehow shoot two people kissing through masks for their cover while trying to prevent a pandemic. *Fordham University *SOCI2800
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  05/14/2020

  Face Masks as Fashion: Vintage LV Logo

  A mask made by a small boutique in St. Louis using vintage Louis Vuitton fabric. My mother liked the mask, but thought the logo-covered fabric was "too extra." Reilly Dunne, Fordham University, SOCI2800
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  05/14/2020

  Face Masks as Fashion: Vintage Hermes

  A mask made by a small boutique in St. Louis using vintage Hermes fabric. Like Hermes's Birkin bag, I do not know if I would ever feel comfortable using this for its intended function. Reilly Dunne, Fordham University, SOCI2800
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  05/14/2020

  Face Masks as Fashion: 14,000 Results

  A screenshot of the top results out of 14,000 listings for the search "designer face masks" on Etsy. Most of these feature knock-off designer logos on masks made by individuals or small companies. Reilly Dunne, Fordham University, SOCI2800
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  05/01/2020

  Face Masks as Fashion: Can a mask be an 'it' accessory?

  Glossy, a fashion/beauty focused media brand, explores the exploding popularity of masks as a fashion trend, despite the lack of availability of genuine designer face masks. Eugenia Kim, a designer interviewed, "doesn't see anything wrong with using them to complete a look. 'Not all masks are fashion accessories, but mine are.'" Reilly Dunne, Fordham Unviersity, SOCI2800
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  05/13/2020

  Face Masks as Fashion: Cloth Masks to Shop Now

  A list of 100 "of the most stylish masks" available for purchase, such as a $100 satin mask from Proenza Schouler. Vogue notes that "given the prevalence of mask selfies, it's likely that masks will start to become fashion items, rather than merely functional." Reilly Dunne, Fordham University, SOCI2800