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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Shop these labels to support independent designers and healthcare workers

Face Masks

By JACLYN ALEXANDRA COHEN - published

This spring, international design houses incited headlines for flipping their ateliers into manufacturing hubs for medical masks and gowns. From Ralph Lauren to Louis Vuitton, these efforts inspired additional corporations to follow suit and combat the burden that COVID-19 inflicts worldwide. While members of the fashion industry have made significant contributions to relief efforts, this area of commerce has faced a sharp decrease in consumer spending, placing strain on those working in production, retail, and beyond. Yet, in spite of current strains on these businesses, emerging brands are pooling their resources to support at-risk populations in whatever ways they can.

In a time when the principle of community bears crucial to protecting those who need it most, we highlight some of the fashion brands volunteering their teams to provide relief to vulnerable populations and medical responders. Purchasing from these names we have grown to love will not only finance the production of critical supplies, but also supports the longevity of their businesses through this uncertain time.

This article appeared on Harper's BAZAAR US.

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Concurrent with a wave of designers who have chosen to repurpose their archival fabrics for new creations, Silvia Tcherassi’s team brings back a familiar gingham print that criss-crossed her spring/summer ‘20 collection. 100 percent of proceeds will go to Every Mother Counts. The charity, founded by Christy Turlington, advocates for safe, dependable maternity care for expectant mothers in underserved populations around the world.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Araks’ 100-percent cotton masks feature adjustable ties, in a range of timeless prints and hues, as shown with this unassuming polka dot option. The loungewear and negligee go-to will donate 20 percent of proceeds to GetUsPPE, a grassroots initiative working to expedite the production and distribution of medical-grade equipment for health workers.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Loomed in 100-percent silk fabric and trimmed with ruffles, the Vampire’s Wife applies the fun in dressing up to protective facewear. In an absence of formal occasions to attend, the frilly design may bring a temporary salve to those reminiscing on the novelty in getting ready for a night out.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

As temps heat up, a bright pink tie dye fabric can bring a welcome burst of color to your mask rotation.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Airbrushed in cold pastels, this jersey mask by LA denim label GRLFRND arrives just in time to coincide with lighthearted prints and colorways that flourish throughout the summer season.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Open Editions, an incubator for everyday objects and devices produced in collaboration with contemporary artists, has partnered with the largest museum in the western United States, LACMA, to produce a line of personal protective equipment, stenciled with designs handpicked from its vast roster of in-house talents. The institute’s Costume and Textiles department zeroed in on six designs from textile designer Elza Sunderland’s kitschy portfolio of California-inspired motifs that altered convention as they spilled into sectors of interior design and fashion, from the late 1930s through ‘50s.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Guess has created a line of cotton jersey masks in both adult and children’s sizes, in subdued colorways that can be thrown on effortlessly with simple ensembles before walking out the door. For every mask sold, Guess will donate $4 to Homeboy Industries, a nonprofit organization that seeks to dispel gang activity, rehabilitate gang members and help them re-enter society on a new trajectory for a healthy future.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

An innovator in the circular economy, Re/Done has taken its green ingenuity to the realm of personal protective equipment. Constructed in the recycled cotton material used for the brand’s upcycled T-shirts, employees hand dyed each mask from home, yielding truly unique results. For every mask bought, five will be donated to front line workers.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Lafayette 148 has assembled masks using elevated fabrics, like silk linen, in signature prints. The label will donate $10 of each mask sale to City Harvest, which has been supplying food to both medical workers and families struggling to cover food costs, in New York.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Sustainable womenswear brand VPL cut masks from vintage Japanese obi belts, traditionally worn over kimonos. Masks wielded from the Maru obi sashes feature especially intricate brocade illustrations, as the style is reserved for formal occasions, such as weddings, over a bridal kimono. In addition to the fine detailing and craftsmanship exhibited on each one-of-a-kind mask, the face covering features a built in slot for removable filters. Proceeds from VPL’s mask sales will fund the Fashion Girls For Humanity initiative. For every four masks purchased, one isolation medical gown will be donated to a healthcare professional in need.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Recognizable for its figure-contouring 1960s silhouettes, Tabacaru Swim brought a print inspired by the decade to its new line of PPE. Fashioned from an Andy Warhol inspired daisy print that decorated high-waist bikini sets and low-back one pieces, the art deco, water-resistant masks arrive just in time for summer. Twenty percent of proceeds from each purchase will fund the Los Angeles Food Bank.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

The silk-pajama haven has imbued its latest collection of masks with buttery luxury, comparable to that of its coveted sleepwear sets. The pink-and-white regency striped material is lined with cotton and features a malleable metal bridge for a more stable fit. Sales will benefit Project Hope, a global initiative set forth to instill communities around the world with strengthened healthcare systems and educate medical personnel on safer, stronger methods of care, so that they may more effectively serve their patients. In the midst of the pandemic, the nonprofit is sending critical equipment to hospitals in need.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Known for wispy cotton frocks bestrewn with bold motifs, the resort wear hub has spun a fresh collection of masks using textiles from its archive. Assembled in Los Angeles by the brand’s in-house patternmaker, each 100-percent cotton face mask acts as a lightweight safeguard during the summer months.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Phillip Lim and his team have galvanized their efforts to support Apex for Youth, an organization that offers mentorship and resources to underserved, low-income Asian and immigrant youth in NYC. Sold in bundles of five or 10, with children and adult sizing options, the masks are equipped with antibacterial Fuze Pathogen Control technology. While not to be used as substitute for medical approved masks, the bacteria-fighting properties strengthen with washing, as dirt particles are removed. The NYC fashion house donated the first 1,000 masks directly to the nonprofit, and 100 percent of all proceeds from purchases will go to the organization.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Model Sasha Melnychuk engineered a special-edition mask featuring bows and pocket filters, on behalf of the New York label. Each mask sold will subsidize five more that will be donated to people in need. The protective accessory echos the brand's quirky sense of flair, adding an extra hint of joy amid the dire state of current events. Sales from Strada's collection pieces will go toward the donation of one mask per order.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Erdem has repurposed dreamy textiles from his Pre-Fall 2020 collection into masks, enhanced with built-in pockets and removable filters. The British fashion house will donate 100 percent of net profits from this item to the National Emergencies Trust Coronavirus Appeal.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

James Flemons has helmed a line of graphic masks featuring grommet details, which match the out-of-the box patterns threaded throughout his unisex line. The brand will donate to Masks for the People, with every order.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

The brand that offers sustainable alternatives to gift wrap, helmed by Art Partner’s managing director Amber Testino, has galvanized volunteers within creative fields to bring personal protective equipment to those in need. Proceeds will fund the production of additional face masks for those in at-risk communities.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

The NYC designer has engineered a durable line of paneled masks, in wearable neutral tones, denim hues and more, featuring streamlined piping details.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Revive your mask collection with Ulla Johnson’s intricate prints sourced from her Spring/Summer 2020 line. One-hundred percent of proceeds from each mask will go to City Harvest and The Bowery Mission.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Ranging in scattered florals to patchwork accents, Margaretta Hershey's poppy hued pieces for Kirna Zabete feature a wire sewn within, for a customizable fit that contours to the bridge of the nose.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

The failsafe destination for pristine basics, suiting, and elevated loungewear recently released a collection of tie-fastening masks. Easily adjustable to fit diverse face shapes, the cotton barriers come in understated striped patterns, in cranberry, navy, and black. One hundred percent of revenues from these shielding accessories will go to NYU Langone Medical Center.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

For all those craving more appliqués and embellishments in their lives, Lele Sadoughi has fashioned a line of masks featuring gold hearts and stars, pearl beading, and floral embroidery. Available for pre-order in both children’s and adult sizes, the designer also unveiled scrunchies to match the cotton coverings.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Batsheva Hay has created a demure line of cotton masks in an assortment of Victorian floral prints. Twenty-five percent of proceeds from each mask sold will support NY Food Bank.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

A go-to for pillow-soft, eco-conscious T-shirts sourced from Peru, Goldie has assembled a double-layered mask in its signature pima cotton. Available in single orders for $15 or packs of four for $50, the flexible coverings come in an assortment of colorways, from floral stencils to animal prints.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

A summery destination for raffia sandals and sculptural jewelry, Giovanna has engineered a collection of masks featuring wrap-around straps, in an array of patterns. Proceeds from each purchase will contribute to the cost of one N-95 mask through RETI’s Rapid Resilience program.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

An ideal option for families during the social distancing era, the retailer has released 100-percent cotton masks in packs of six. For every batch sold, Nordstrom will donate one mask to a family in need.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

A sleek streetwear rendition of personal protective equipment
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Adjusting his supply chain infrastructure to help meet the surmounting demands of cotton masks in the LA area, Jonathan Simkhai is paying it forward. The crisp cloth shields, available online, come in beige, olive, nude, brown, and in a multicolor set of four. For each unit bought, the studio will donate one mask to an essential worker.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

The matriarch behind the floral wonderland of ruffled frocks and knits set up shop in Palm Beach to stitch together botanical face coverings to donate to first responders. A crew of local seamstresses pieced them together using leftover fabrics from the production of the brand's romantic dresses, blouses and skirts. The initial batch of masks constructed were shipped to hospital workers in New York and New Jersey, and an additional releases of the posy-dusted are available to shop now. For every mask bought, one will be donated.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Partnering with LA Projects, the sustainable chain restructured its facilities to spearhead the nonprofit's objective of producing five million non-medical grade masks for the city's most at-risk populations, from essential workers to non-medical hospital staff. In addition to this unified effort, the warehouse seeks to serve as many groups on the golden coast as possible, including homeless shelters. Customers can help galvanize the company's mission by adding a donation bundle of five masks to their carts. In addition to these philanthropic initiatives, the label has dedicated a page on its site for corporations and individuals to use as an informational resource, covering several bases—from guides on manufacturing masks to outlining donation protocols.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

The eco-conscious brand has helmed a dainty collection of masks that will be sold in clusters of five. The ethical manufacturer will match each batch sold by donating an additional five to people in need. Fashioned from scrap materials in a variety of muted colorways, the range of cotton and linen accessories offer protective aid that is altogether environmentally friendly and versatile.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

As the coronavirus gained traction in the United States, the LA denim giant turned over its workshop to produce masks for medical professionals and children's advocacy groups. While the seamstresses continue to expedite the production of the personal protective equipment for donation purposes, batches of the 100-percent cotton gear are now available to shop in packs of five online.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

The New York-based label has adapted its environmentally sound practices to the production of masks, in response to the global crisis. The sustainable, washable pieces now come in kids' sizes, as well, to ensure all customers are covered. For every face mask purchased, KES will donate one to a healthcare worker.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

The go-to denim house is taking its specialty to masks. It is creating denim face masks benefitting No Kid Hungry between April 10th-30th. For every mask set sold, Mother Denim will donate $10 to the charity to help ensure children get the food they need during school closures.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

The Chicago-based designer behind handmade quilted jackets and childrenswear has leveraged her knack for crafting delicate floral confections into mask making. Berns tailored the printed pastel protectivewear to fit both children and adults, at a price of $6 for two. Though they sold out within one hour of going live on her site, the designer recently assured followers that more of the hand crafted protective gear is in the works.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

The zero-waste destination's diverse community of designers have wielded their talents to create a line of 100-percent cotton masks with built-in carbon filters. From solid pigments to simple gingham prints, the collection offers something for everyone. Most importantly, 10 percent of the profits will support SF Marin Food Bank and Food Bank NYC, contributing to the nourishment of those in need, on both the East and West Coasts.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

Sales of Painkllr's double layered masks serve a dual function of bolstering the paychecks of their local garment workers as well as the operation of local businesses, namely locally owned restaurants. The portions of profits budgeted for meals from neighborhood eateries will in turn benefit medical staffers, as the dishes will be delivered to hospital personnel on the front lines.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

The Brooklyn knitwear hub will pour a percentage of earnings garnered from the durable face covers into the Food Bank for NYC. In lieu of the spike in demand for food-related aid in the city, this fundraising effort directs urgent relief to New Yorkers in need. Face masks are available from twenty-eight dollars for one, two for $54 and four for $104 - an investment that pays forward.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

The outdoor brand known for '60s inspired T-shirts, polos, and more is bringing its signature solid trim to the growing list of West Coast brands equipping their communities with safe facial protection. In addition to supporting the sewers and staff behind "The Brady Bunch" approved T-shirts, shorts and baseball caps, proceeds from each mask sale will fund a mask for an essential worker.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

The punchy outerwear label sourced zany fabrics from its 2016 archives to yield an eclectic selection of masks featuring antimicrobial lining. Every mask ordered from the LA design house finances the assembly of another mask to be donated to The Midnight Mission, a homeless shelter and service provider in downtown Los Angeles.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

A go-to for feminine floral prints, Black Iris is donating floral face masks to those on the front lines including grocery store employees, delivery workers, and healthcare staff, with every mask purchased. Available individually or in a pack of three for sixty-five dollars; these face masks are all machine washable and come in an array of floral prints.
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Fashion Brands Making Cloth Masks You Can Buy Now

NYC designer Undra Celeste unveiled a mask in a dark floral print with a pearlescent sheen, lending to an elevated option poised to complement crisp ensembles.
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