Many people are using their face masks to make a fashion statement, but this isn't the first time masks have had a moment. From the vizard to the domino, here are five times in history that people chose to cover their faces.
Vizards would often not include a hole for the mouth, as the mask was generally held in place by the wearer clenching their teeth over a button on the inside."The whole thing is very elite because travelling itself was a luxury," Dr Edwards says."But because it's so bizarre it has gone down in fashion history legend.
The hollowed beak of the plague doctor mask provided a hands-free way for physicians to hold these flowers near their noses. It was used for the character of the doctor in commedia dell'arte, a type of theatre originating from Italy where actors wore masks to denote different characters. It's also one of many masks worn during the Carnival of Venice.
"It was originally part of a broader costume associated with the Venice Carnival, but it came to be worn in the 17th century by some women in certain parts of Europe, particularly the Netherlands," Dr Edwards says.It was worn by the elite to protect their skin against the elements, much like the vizard, and was often worn with a hood.
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