5 best designer face masks: from Emilio Pucci to Dolce & Gabbana
FACE masks are well and truly ingrained in our lives now—and if you have to wear something every day, it might as well feel luxurious and look stylish, right?
When Billie Eilish wore a Gucci face covering at the Grammys back in January, no-one could have predicted that this off-beat styling choice would soon become the defining ‘accessory’ of 2020, thanks in no small part to a global pandemic.
But hey, here we are—and fashion, as we know, is nothing but adaptable. They may ultimately serve a practical purpose, but there’s no reason you can’t have a little fun with your face covering.
The best designer face masks have become extensions of our style, providing an opportunity to complement and enhance our personal aesthetic: whether subtle and neutral or bold and statement-making.
Fashion houses from Dolce & Gabbanna to Missoni are now producing face masks, providing a luxury and stylish alternative for anyone looking for something a little prettier than the bog-standard options found in supermarkets.
Here, we’ve rounded up the best designer face masks available now to add a little luxury to your life, as well as some cheaper options.
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1. Best designer lookalike: Spilow’s Kaleidoscope Reusable Cloth Face Mask
- (AD) Spilow Kaleidoscope Reusable Cloth Face Mask, £9.90 from Amazon – buy here
If you’re after a face mask that looks designer but comes without the matching price tag, you’ll love Spilow’s retro-style face mask.
This kaleidoscope design is giving us all the Emilio Pucci vibes (see below)—and at under a tenner, it’s a bargain.
Plus it’s made from 100% premium cotton, with two soft elastic bands to protect your ears.
2. Best iconic print: Lauren Ruth’s Liberty of London 3 Pack Face Masks
- (AD) Lauren Ruth’s Liberty of London 3 Pack Face Masks, £24 from Amazon – buy here
Think of luxury department store Liberty, and one of the first things that springs to mind is bound to be its iconic range of floral fabrics— so it’s no surprise the prints have been a massive hit on face masks this year.
This pack of three by Lauren Ruth is made using a layer of pretty Liberty print fabric, and one layer of cotton lining. You’ll receive three different prints (Emma Georgina Blue, Katie & Millie, and Pepper) but you’re also welcome to select a different combination of fabrics, with a choice of 16 in total.
Available in small medium and large, these masks also include a filter pocket and the option of an over the ears fastening or around the head.
3. Best retro print: Emilio Pucci’s Badea Print Face Mask Cover
- Badea Print Face Mask Cover, £70 from Emilio Pucci – buy here
Emilio Pucci’s signature geometric prints never fail to bring a splash of kaleidoscopic colour to our wardrobes, so we’re in love with this reusable face mask which will pep up even the greyest of days.
Featuring the Badea print and a logo tag on the inside, it can be washed up to 100 times and comes fully lined to minimise the transmission of bacteria.
4. Best ornate print: Dolce & Gabbana‘s Majolica Print Face Mask
- Dolce & Gabbana Majolica print face mask, £75 from Farfetch – buy here
Dolce & Gabbana’s traditional ornate and baroque prints never fail to add luxury, whether on a statement dress or silk scarf.
You can now wear them on your face too, with the label’s new range of face masks featuring its iconic prints—including this majolica beauty.
In printed neoprene with 100% cotton lining, it’s a distinctive choice that’s instantly D&G and instantly fabulous.
5. Best reversible option: LANVIN‘s 2 Pack Logo Face Mask Set
- LANVIN logo face mask set, £66 from Farfetch – buy here
Two masks, four ways!
Lanvin has cleverly created a reversible set of two masks here, for maximum design impact. For those days you want something simple, the plain black or white design features a small logo for discreet designer style.
Meanwhile, on the reverse, the French fashion house has opted for an 80s style logo graphic that’s bold, bright and perfect for making a statement.
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