
Why the face mask was the fashion story of 2020: from which ones to run and work out in, to celebrities like Cindy Crawford who look good in them
- How you can keep your skin healthy and fresh looking while wearing one and the surreal twists designers put on their face covers were readers’ favourites
- While a Malaysian creative encourages at-home hobbyists to sew their own masks as France’s President Emmanuel Macron matches his suit with his
The humble face mask is hands down the defining accessory of 2020.
From the disposable surgical variety to bejewelled versions costing thousands of dollars, the mask has become a ubiquitous “must-have”.
Even luxury powerhouses like Burberry and Louis Vuitton have joined the fray with branded masks that have become hot items this year.
These are the reports about masks that proved popular with readers of the Post in 2020.

Malaysian YouTube lesson on how to make a fabric mask

The best face masks for running and working out in
Sports and leisure brands have been exploring solutions for athletes since many governments made the wearing of face masks in outdoor public places mandatory.

A make-up routine for when you wear a face mask
You’re avoiding coronavirus infection by wearing a mask, but what is it doing to your skin? Here’s how you can keep it healthy and fresh looking.

How face masks became a fashion statement

Silk masks that protect against pollution
Fashion designer Kathrin von Rechenberg came up with the masks when there was a shortage of surgical ones in Beijing, her base, because of coronavirus pandemic.

The celebrities who look best in a face mask

President Macron accessorises his suit with face mask
Which stories mattered most to you in 2020? Find out with our Year In Review 2020 retrospective.
