FabSwingers.com forum: Designer masks

By *evaquit OP Couple
over a year ago

Catthorpe

North face

Prada

Adidas

Puma

Face masks are becoming trendy, expensive even, another addition to those that have and those who have not, it's socially distancing snobbery is it not?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"North face

Prada

Adidas

Puma

Face masks are becoming trendy, expensive even, another addition to those that have and those who have not, it's socially distancing snobbery is it not? "

Designer clothes, why?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Why not?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's up to people what they spend cash on x

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By *ancs MinxWoman
over a year ago

Burnley

Handbags

Shoes

Clothes

Why not a designer mask?

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Same with water. Capitalism, value or perception of value sells

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By *hezuMan
over a year ago

East London

Why not? you're not being forced to buy them

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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago

atlantisEVOLUTION. Stoke.

"Why not? "

I have a few with cat pics on. Makes me smile. Makes others smile too.

We might be in a pandemic but we don't have to be miserable.

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By *ess King tvTV/TS
over a year ago

KING'S LYNN

if it makes people wear them I say go for it!

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By *evaquit OP Couple
over a year ago

Catthorpe

"Same with water. Capitalism, value or perception of value sells"

Agree, but how does it sit with you during a pandemic? I mean that juxtaposition where health and safety is exchanged for fashion?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They are now apart of everyday life just like your other clothes so why not try to look good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Same with water. Capitalism, value or perception of value sells

Agree, but how does it sit with you during a pandemic? I mean that juxtaposition where health and safety is exchanged for fashion?"

Is it exchanged or is it combined?

If it offers the same protection then I really don't care.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Same with water. Capitalism, value or perception of value sells

Agree, but how does it sit with you during a pandemic? I mean that juxtaposition where health and safety is exchanged for fashion?"

How are we exchanging our health for fashion? We are still wearing the masks.

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By *ancs MinxWoman
over a year ago

Burnley

People will buy what they like

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By *ess King tvTV/TS
over a year ago

KING'S LYNN

does it matter as long as it is the same outcome

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"North face

Prada

Adidas

Puma

Face masks are becoming trendy, expensive even, another addition to those that have and those who have not, it's socially distancing snobbery is it not? "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work in H&S and I have purchased a few masks of the prettier variety. They weren't particularly expensive or designer. (purely because I'm not into brands) I see no issue with it.

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

People who wear all these rip off items are showing how shallow they are

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By *moothman2000Man
over a year ago

Leicestershire

Agree, but how does it sit with you during a pandemic? I mean that juxtaposition where health and safety is exchanged for fashion?"

Being pragmatic about it, if designer branding is what it takes for some people to feel comfortable wearing a mask then so be it.

The brands involved wouldn't want to tarnish their brand reputation by selling a mask that wasn't as effective as a bog standard one, so I don't really see that as a problem.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I've no idea as I don't know anyone with them but am guessing it's a market opportunity that brands hoped existed and targeted it. It's standard behaviour

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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago

atlantisEVOLUTION. Stoke.

"People who wear all these rip off items are showing how shallow they are"

How so?

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By *evaquit OP Couple
over a year ago

Catthorpe

Agree, but how does it sit with you during a pandemic? I mean that juxtaposition where health and safety is exchanged for fashion?

Being pragmatic about it, if designer branding is what it takes for some people to feel comfortable wearing a mask then so be it.

The brands involved wouldn't want to tarnish their brand reputation by selling a mask that wasn't as effective as a bog standard one, so I don't really see that as a problem."

See, a North Face face mask is a covering at £19.99. If they produced an N95 designer mask at that price then fair does but they don't, none of them do. Do you think they should? They're big multinationals who easily could and be contributing to the pandemic effort.

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By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

If there's a market there it's got to be tapped.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Agree, but how does it sit with you during a pandemic? I mean that juxtaposition where health and safety is exchanged for fashion?

Being pragmatic about it, if designer branding is what it takes for some people to feel comfortable wearing a mask then so be it.

The brands involved wouldn't want to tarnish their brand reputation by selling a mask that wasn't as effective as a bog standard one, so I don't really see that as a problem."

None of the designer ones I’ve seen are KN95 certified , in fact since lockdown was lifted hardly anyone wears KN95 anymore.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"If there's a market there it's got to be tapped."

That’s not quite how how it works - perception of value is created first , demand is elastic to it

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By *moothman2000Man
over a year ago

Leicestershire

Agree, but how does it sit with you during a pandemic? I mean that juxtaposition where health and safety is exchanged for fashion?

Being pragmatic about it, if designer branding is what it takes for some people to feel comfortable wearing a mask then so be it.

The brands involved wouldn't want to tarnish their brand reputation by selling a mask that wasn't as effective as a bog standard one, so I don't really see that as a problem.

They're businesses first and foremost.

I'm certainly no expert in these things, but pictures I've seen of N95 masks are probably a bit difficult to make on a standard production line.

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

Somebody's gotta make money out of this shit.

I do worry about the environmental impacts of all these cheap disposable face coverings.

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By *uHorny1Man
over a year ago

Cannock

I'd imagine that a lot of the "designer" masks are knock off ones bought from.a market stall

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By *hetalkingstoveMan
over a year ago

London

If there's a problem with this then it's not really snobbery, it's the inequality that unfettered capitalism leads to.

Some people have so much money they'll spend it on logos, others can barely afford food.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Because Capitalism.

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

"North face

Prada

Adidas

Puma

Face masks are becoming trendy, expensive even, another addition to those that have and those who have not, it's socially distancing snobbery is it not? "
why not. I've actually cut the pockets out of two of my hell bunny dresses. To make a matching mask.

Also used an older north face top to make my son one x

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By *V-AliceTV/TS
over a year ago

Ayr

Why? Why not? Having disposable income is not a crime; nor is being easily separated from it via overpriced items.

Bottom line, who cares? As long as they're wearing a mask when they should be.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I think it's daft, but it's not high on my list of problems.

My masks look like nappies. I couldn't give a toss

They were the best fabric composition I could find given the understanding of masks when I bought them.

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

"North face

Prada

Adidas

Puma

Face masks are becoming trendy, expensive even, another addition to those that have and those who have not, it's socially distancing snobbery is it not? "

Because some people like to wear nice things and take pride in their appearance

Wearing a piece of blue plastic paper is functional as is wearing a bin liner to work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am considering getting one with the Powerpuff girls on... I don't do designer anything

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By *iddle ManMan
over a year ago

Walsall

Surely the money would be better spent on a mask that protected you and other better. In this case its not a simple matter of what looks good and what designer brand it is. Surely we should all be getting the best mask we can afford and is most suitable for ourselves. I'm not sure about anyone else put I have tried that many now and I dislike all but one. If these designer ones are better and are more comfortable for myself I'll happily purchase one. If not then one of the many I've got lying around will do.

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By *eedsmale36Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"Same with water. Capitalism, value or perception of value sells

Agree, but how does it sit with you during a pandemic? I mean that juxtaposition where health and safety is exchanged for fashion?"

Compassion through fashion !

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By *limmatureguyMan
over a year ago

Tonbridge

I spent 7 euros on mine 3 months ago and it's still nearly as good as new. Washed it once so far.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Why not.

We've got wear one so may as well make it look good.

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By *eard-lincolnMan
over a year ago

near lincoln

I would rather wear something that matches than a naff blue thing . Doesn’t make me a snob. They most likely encourage more people to wear them.

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By *aisyDoandDaisyDontWoman
over a year ago

little old town of Reading!

"I spent 7 euros on mine 3 months ago and it's still nearly as good as new. Washed it once so far."

legend

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

"I spent 7 euros on mine 3 months ago and it's still nearly as good as new. Washed it once so far."

Dirty barsteward

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Because people buy it, simple (: Supply and demand, the building blocks of capitalism.

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By *anda and CatCouple
over a year ago

We have our own fab name masks, better than Prada

pics in gallery x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There's a guy in Trafford Centre printing any picture on them. Look really good

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By *ob198XaMan
over a year ago

teleford

A fool as his/her money...

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By *ob198XaMan
over a year ago

teleford

"There's a guy in Trafford Centre printing any picture on them. Look really good"

I would have one with my face printed on it... or maybe someone else’s... any preferences?

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By *ob198XaMan
over a year ago

teleford

"Surely the money would be better spent on a mask that protected you and other better. In this case its not a simple matter of what looks good and what designer brand it is. Surely we should all be getting the best mask we can afford and is most suitable for ourselves. I'm not sure about anyone else put I have tried that many now and I dislike all but one. If these designer ones are better and are more comfortable for myself I'll happily purchase one. If not then one of the many I've got lying around will do. "

Masks do little to protect you, it’s all about protecting others

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

None of it matters. They’re wearing a mask.

It will very marginally improve your safety.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"None of it matters. They’re wearing a mask.

It will very marginally improve your safety. "

Of course it matters.

Even if wearing a mask stops the spread a tiny amount, its all we've got at the moment.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"None of it matters. They’re wearing a mask.

It will very marginally improve your safety.

Of course it matters.

Even if wearing a mask stops the spread a tiny amount, its all we've got at the moment."

It's a damn sight better than being back on house arrest

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

Some people prefer wearing designer gear, why should a mask be any different to another item. If it makes them feel happy wearing it then life's too short for me to be concerned

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Some people prefer wearing designer gear, why should a mask be any different to another item. If it makes them feel happy wearing it then life's too short for me to be concerned"

Iv seen some lovely silk masks.

I think im going to get one, if iv got to wear one I may as well wear something pretty.

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

Exactly, why not accessorise it to suit you

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm making up for my face nappies (they do look like nappies, I'm gonna be a virtue signalling snowflake and reclaim that shit) by making my eye makeup extra extra

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

"None of it matters. They’re wearing a mask.

It will very marginally improve your safety. "

I mean it doesn’t matter what the mask is.

Surgical is fine. Fabric is fine. Neoprene is fine. A buff is fine. A gimp mask is fine.

The face coverings are there to prevent coughing and sneezing and to reduce the size of your potential contamination bubble.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"None of it matters. They’re wearing a mask.

It will very marginally improve your safety.

I mean it doesn’t matter what the mask is.

Surgical is fine. Fabric is fine. Neoprene is fine. A buff is fine. A gimp mask is fine.

The face coverings are there to prevent coughing and sneezing and to reduce the size of your potential contamination bubble. "

It probably matters to a point but what matters most if it's doing the thing.

I tried to choose based on my understanding of fabric composition and what it'd do to help. But for most people it's just covering your germ hole. It really doesn't matter what it looks like. Why not make it pretty? Wearing a mask sucks, let's make it suck less.

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

I feel like I’m arguing here but I’m agreeing!

I colour coordinate mine

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I feel like I’m arguing here but I’m agreeing!

I colour coordinate mine

I'm not being argumentative either.

I might get pretty ones at some stage. At the moment my face nappies plus holy hell eyeshadow works

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By *ancs_tgirl_38TV/TS
over a year ago

Blackpool

Leader of mask world's First Minister, little Jimmy krankie, says the R number,the rate of infection of #COVID19, could now be as high as 1.5 in Scotland.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Leader of mask world's First Minister, little Jimmy krankie, says the R number,the rate of infection of #COVID19, could now be as high as 1.5 in Scotland.

Yay! The spread of disease! How wonderful!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

People have designer clothes, bags, shoes and what have you, masks are here to stay and if you have the cash to splash on them, I don't see a problem, as long as they are being worn! Much better that a coop plastic bag I saw that was fashioned into a mask earlier (that was by no means tight over this person's face)

Danish x

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Same with water. Capitalism, value or perception of value sells

Agree, but how does it sit with you during a pandemic? I mean that juxtaposition where health and safety is exchanged for fashion?"

Is it any different to branded vs unbranded steel toe cap safety boots, for example? Mine aren't designer, but are made from nice fabric. I decided if I'm going to be wearing them regularly, I'd like it to at least look half decent.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Agree, but how does it sit with you during a pandemic? I mean that juxtaposition where health and safety is exchanged for fashion?

Being pragmatic about it, if designer branding is what it takes for some people to feel comfortable wearing a mask then so be it.

The brands involved wouldn't want to tarnish their brand reputation by selling a mask that wasn't as effective as a bog standard one, so I don't really see that as a problem.

None of the designer ones I’ve seen are KN95 certified , in fact since lockdown was lifted hardly anyone wears KN95 anymore. "

Because it hasn't been mandated to wear a KN95. You can't beryl making masks on a delapidated singer sewing machine to supplement her woeful state pension ain't making KN95 standard masks. It's just face coverings we have been advised to wear. If people want to spend their money on designer ones who are they hurting really?

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By *anda and CatCouple
over a year ago

If I'm working I grab a work mask out of the van if I'm going somewhere that needs one, I have hundreds of them, could sell then and quite possibly retire! Wife works in a pharmacy, same applies If we're not working we resort to our fab masks (way special fab branded), we have sod all to prove with bragging rights lol

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By *elshsunsWoman
over a year ago

Flintshire

Simples .. I don’t wear one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Simples .. I don’t wear one

Don't wear one, but don't complain when tougher restrictions are brought in.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I'm glad that I've started to wear glasses too this year. Whilst masks possibly prevent the wearer from transmission of the virus to others, I'm hoping glasses may add a little protection for me.

Let others be free to do their thing to keep us all safer, whether they choose to buy designer or not

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By *ookMan
over a year ago

london

How about a mask that gives a £ percentage back To the nhs... charity masks? They are here to stay, we all need to wear them so it’s a way of giving something back. Just a thought.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I'm glad that I've started to wear glasses too this year. Whilst masks possibly prevent the wearer from transmission of the virus to others, I'm hoping glasses may add a little protection for me.

Let others be free to do their thing to keep us all safer, whether they choose to buy designer or not "

Eye protection also matters, I've heard.

My masks include a donation to the performing arts.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"North face

Prada

Adidas

Puma

Face masks are becoming trendy, expensive even, another addition to those that have and those who have not, it's socially distancing snobbery is it not? "

Why is it anymore snobbish to have a designer mask than a designer handbag. or Jeans?

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

"North face

Prada

Adidas

Puma

Face masks are becoming trendy, expensive even, another addition to those that have and those who have not, it's socially distancing snobbery is it not?

Why is it anymore snobbish to have a designer mask than a designer handbag. or Jeans?"

Jealous people ...

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