Face Fashion Masks of the Caribbean
These Caribbean- inspired fashion pieces prove that masks don’t have to be as plain as the nose on your face.
1. Bandbox
Known for her bold fabric necklaces called “moodcords,” St. Lucia designer Kim Charlery is now making facemasks that are every bit as distinctive. Available in vivid hues and patterns, they look best paired with a solid- color top or T- shirt so that attention is directed exactly where you want it: right to your face. thebandboxofficial.com
2. Land of the Hummingbird
Hummingbirds are said to symbolize happiness. Perhaps that’s why photographer Rachel Lee Young is so enamored of them. Young designs fabrics that feature photos of the tiny birds that she takes in Trinidad and Tobago’s tropical forests. And now she’s using the fabrics to make contoured masks in men’s, women’s, and children’s sizes that bring natural beauty and a touch of whimsy to any outfit. shopcaribe.com
3. Caribelle Batik
The venerable St. Kitts fashion house has been handcrafting batik fabrics using age-old Indonesian techniques for more than 40 years. And now, in addition to men’s, women’s, and kids’ clothing and fabric by the yard, shoppers can pick up masks made from sea island cotton at their Romney Manor factory and store. caribellebatikstkitts.com
4. Interiors by Eroleen Ltd.
Kingston- based entrepreneur Eroleen Anderson has made a career in interior design, construction, and proper ty management. And when the pandemic hit, she began making face covers for her staff. Within weeks her team was turning out 1,000 masks a day, supplying branded masks for local businesses. Today, Anderson makes several mask styles, including some that feature holes for straws — perfect for happy hour — and Jamaican sayings such as “Tan A Yuh Yaad!” (or Stay At Home!”). interiorsbyeroleen.com