What Would Happen If . . .

Closet Fashion Analysis: 

A Necessary Fashion Statement

Since face masks have been recommended, I decided to do a creative thinking exercise which predicts possible consequences - "What Would Happen If . . . ?"

WWHI face masks were mandated for use in all interpersonal contact outside of one's own home for an indeterminate amount of time? 

My thoughts, from my inner fashionista are . . . 

Face masks would become more colourful, more unique reflecting personal preferences and idiosyncrasies, thus becoming more fashionable, and more outlandish. There would be face mask trends to watch every season.

We don't have to go far, it's already happening. I bought this

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one yesterday at Nature's Health Centre where I buy my supplements and essential oils. A local seamstress has taken the opportunity and a local business is promoting and selling her wares. Grassroots commerce - love it!

WWHI we went more high tech . . . Cyclists have been

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 using pollution face masks in major British, European and Chinese cities for awhile now and Respro™ masks, manufactured in the United Kingdom, are being re-invented by consumers to deal with the predicament we find ourselves in now. When Respro™ was asked,"Can a Respro™ mask protect against Corona virus?" they responded with a technical explanation only they can do and not many can understand. Visit the Respro™ FAQ page for that explanation. 

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WWHI? Well, this too is already happening - "fashionable" alternatives being influenced by safety supply manufacturers. How much safety this actually offers may be debatable.

Ah but all that is still too ordinary - let's predict outside the patterned fabric face mask, cyclist pollution mask and safety-influenced samples.



Think more outlandish consequences for fashion trends such as elaborate designs re-creating, modifying and applying elements from Venetian eye masks . . . 

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or Jester masks . . . 

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or this Bauta Musica Masquerade mask. . . . hmm? Indeed, what would happen if . . . ?

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