What Are The Best Most Stylish New Luxury Face Masks?

The necessary new fashion accessory is the face mask, and there are new ones coming to market all the time. Some particularly chic citizens have a growing collection of them, so that they can color-coordinate them by day, and add some sparkle for the night. True fashion devotees are building entire face mask wardrobes. Are you in on this? Our ace correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has the rundown on the best eco-friendly, most stylish and most fun new luxury face masks right now.

the disposable face mask is just not it, chief

It is now the end of June 2020, and we are finding ourselves in need of a serious face mask upgrade.

Our relationship with this medical accessory has evolved in the past few weeks from government officials telling us not to use them, to trying to make no-sew versions out of old leggings, to buying a precious few from crafty neighbors who had sewing machines.

Until, that is, fashion designers  and artists came to our rescue!

As we reported in April, scores of fashion brands volunteered their workshops and their teams to produce masks for vulnerable populations and medical first-responders in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Then, they started to design masks for the rest of us to protect ourselves and others on trips to the grocery store and for the occasional walktail. Still, I did not realize (or want to believe) that the face mask might be here to stay until the year two thousand and forever.

My humble black cotton mask was just fine. Until it started to get raggedy from overuse. Much like lip balms and hand sanitizer, in this new normal, it makes sense to have a few face masks in your collection: one in your tote bag, one for the car, at least one at your house – just in case.

Hard core fashionistas are going one step further, and color-coordinating their daily masks with their other sartorial choices. Careful consideration of the right bag, footwear and jewelry can be completely undone by a lame face mask. It’s covering 70% of your face! It’s worth investing some effort to get it right.

Luckily, we are firmly in the era of the stylish and attractive face mask. Because who wants to look like they’re in an operating room while picnicking at the beach?

If you’re ready to up your face covering game, too, here are the trends we are seeing in the brave new world of Summer 2020 pandemic protective face fashion.

What Are The Best Most Stylish New Luxury Face Masks?

1. Stripes 

Classic and simple, these striped face masks work with any casual ensemble. Check out these nautical-inspired navy and cream stripe masks from Kule ($24) or Amadi’s neutral color ways ($20) are effortless and feel soft and breathable against the face.

Fans of Michael Stars’ tees will love these equally attractive masks ($20) sustainably made from recycled and upcycled fabrics.

2. Floral 

These gorgeous flower motifs make summer mask wearing just a little more cheerful. Araks ditsy floral ($40) is made from high-quality, dense, 100% cotton fabric with adjustable ties.

Or consider Erdem’s elegant bouquet ($65) which is made from leftover fabric from their Pre Fall 20202 collection. For something dressy, Prabal Gurung’s limited edition floral ($55)  is crafted from upcycled jacquard.

3. Tie Dye

Days at the beach call for boho inspired face covers. This set of five ($24.99) has a color and pattern to coordinate with any bathing suit.

For ocean blues, we love Shashi’s double layered cotton jersey face mask ($11) in a shibori style. And Hikari’s bold pink tie dye ($17) reminds us of all of our favorite fruity summer beach drinks.

4. Animal Print 

It’s a jungle out there so you might as well look the part! Choose from Lovers + Friends pack of three graphic animal prints ($45) or The Chrysalis Lab’s butterfly inspired mask ($35).

Athleisure brand, Onzie’s black and leopard print face masks  ($24) are made with the brand’s stretchy and soft fabrics for extra comfort.

5. Graphic 

Send a message without speaking a word. Everlane’s set of 3 facemasks ($28) screen printed with the phrase 100% Human supports human rights with 10% of proceeds going to the ACLU.

“This too shall pass” ($17) is a good reminder for us all. And where was GRLFRND’s subversive “Smiling” ($17) mask all our lives? I’m getting one for all of my feminist friends.

6. Boudoir 

Can a face mask be sexy? Maybe? Check out these boudoir-inspired looks and decide for yourself.

These screen printed lipstick blots ($17) will have people doing a double-take. And there’s sultry black Chantilly lace ($45) or innocent white eyelet ($15), depending on your mood.

7. Embellishments 

Just because you’re covering up doesn’t mean that you can’t make a statement. Sparkle wherever you go in Katie Rose’s champagne colored disco ball face mask ($26) with shiny sequins. Lele Sadoughi’s set of three reusable soft cotton face masks ($40) are hand-embellished with faux pearls, gold stars, and floral embroidery.

For that special Susan Alexandra effervescent flare, these limited edition face covers($70) are made with vintage fabric and signature beads.

8. Mix and Match

These happy and colorful prints just make us smile…or smize, as the case may be. Of course Tanya Taylor ($35) delivers with her lush and vibrant prints.

We also love La Double J’s ($30) quirky and fun textiles. For a more subdued look, this pack of three from Lost + Wander ($30) is one of our favorite finds.

What are the Most Stylish and attractive Face Masks Right Now?

Although these face coverings can up your style quotient, it’s important to remember that they are not medical grade. But they’re still very effective at blocking those dreaded droplets. So tie one on and look fabulous! And stay safe and healthy out there, dear reader.

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Crediting her training as a cultural anthropologist at Wellesley College, Julie has immersed herself in various industries in the last 15 years including fashion design, event planning, and fitness. Julie lives in New York where she loves trying every ramen and dumpling restaurant with her husband and three children. She finds joy in bold prints, biographies of fierce women, kickboxing. And spending way too long finding the perfect polish color to express her mood.

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