There’s no escaping FACE MASKS. They have been the look of 2020 and the LAW of this summer. I have spent the past month in the Balearics, and there’s no escaping them. They are everywhere – just like Coronavirus news stories.
From Gucci and Louis Vuitton logo designs to pretty Liberty floral prints, right through to the “standard” white surgical masks, everyone from Boris to Kate Moss is donning one
And as with any new fashion, it doesn’t take long before someone customises a garment and puts their own stamp on it, ready for the masses.
Yes, you can go for designer masks if you have an ‘out there’ attitude (or, like me, keep things on the low-low and just wear a throwaway surgical mask).
For those who like it quirky, I came across the brilliant young designer Annie Murrey, who has created an ‘eye catching’ collection of masks featuring everything from star prints and photos of your cat through to the words C**T and F**K OFF.
As we speak, Annie is designing a personalised unique mask for me, which I will reveal ASAP. I asked Annie for a few words about the business – here is just a brief selection of her wonderful and wacky creations.
“My name is Annie and I am the owner of Sewdoodles. I make everything from blinds to bags to wedding ring cushions, to robes. Well, that was in my ‘past life’ before lockdown happened.
Now a new world has been born, and people must wear masks by law. I observed how impersonal they were – like a sea of Stepford Wives walking around. So I road-tested a few of my ideas on my friends. Not just the quality but also the ‘feel-good factor’ (having to wear a mask for so many is no easy feat). I believe I have managed to finally achieve the “must-have mask” in my designs.
My masks are easy to wear, fun but above all else safe.”
Contact me and I’ll put you in contact with Annie.
Facebook / Annie Murrey
