Safety, but make it fashion seems to be the mantra of 2020.
So, with the Coronavirus showing little signs of slowing down across the world and many governments (including Singapore) declaring that individuals outside the house must wear a mask, we decided to round up the best fashionable options around.
You're welcome.
Katie May
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Surely the most couture option out there, celebrity bridal designer Katie May makes a range of face masks for which three utility masks are donated to front line workers for every mask purchased.
There's plain crepe in a range of four colours, sequins for those missing the clubs and black or white lace for the fashionistas out there.
Each mask has a minimum of 65 per cent effectiveness and adjustable straps.
MEO Karen Walker
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Famed Kiwi designer Karen Walker is getting in on the fashionable face mask game by teaming up with MEO.
With a wide range of styles, including kids masks, each of her masks use the unique MEO HELIX Filter Media to capture over 99.8 per cent of PM0.1 particles and filter out more than 99.99 per cent of airborne bacteria.
They also have the world's most breathable filter to give you a steady stream of purified air and thanks to the soft inner lining and chassis design, are snuggly soft and super comfy.
Think we are done? Not quite, each mask is also washable and infused with New Zealand Manuka oil extract for calming and soothing. Phew, now that's a face mask and a half.
Maison Modulare
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If you are a fan of understated elegance, then these face masks will compliment your aesthetic in a swish.
Choose from jacquard organic, Swiss cotton, pink wool and more for a look that screams safety meets style.
Gir Reusable Face Mask
With a choice of seven colours, these masks are made from medical-grade, FDA and LFGB approved silicone.
One of the easiest masks we have seen, they can be sterilized simply by popping in the dishwasher or even the oven.
Best used with the filters, each one lasts a whole day and best of all, when you check out you are given the option to donate masks to front line workers in need.
Safety and charity, what could be better than that.
Freka
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UK brand Freka is leaving nothing to chance with their face masks. Taking their inspiration from the engineering of a gas mask, they promise a perfect fit that has total filtration.
Available in both Lifestyle and Athletic looks, the masks have a four-layer filter that includes a particle filter and activated carbon filter to remove all germs and impurities but best of all for us in hot climates, it also blocks 99 per cent of UV rays.
Tecmask
Available in a range of designs including tartan, floral and patterned, each Tecmask features a PM2.5 filter which has been proven to eliminate 99 per cent of BFE and PFE particles.
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This article was first published in BLLNR.