Gas masks as fashions statements... as our society becomes increasingly paranoid, could this safety accessory become a ubiquitously worn trend in the future? While we don't see full on gas masks worn on the streets yet, many people in Asia are already wearing face masks to protect themselves from pollution or to guard against spreading germs. The image in the gallery shows a Japanese Harajuku girl sporting a gas mask as a fashion statement rather than a safety mechanism.
The following eight innovations are examples of how gas masks are being designed to offer more aesthetic appeal, and even made 'fashionable' by designers bold enough to feature them as part of their runway shows.
8 Fashionable Gas Mask Designs
8 Fashionable Gas Mask Designs
Trend Themes
1. Fashionable Safety - Gas masks becoming a trend in fashion beyond mere safety gear.
2. Pollution Protection - Growing concern about pollution leading to increased demand for gas masks as protective accessories.
3. Viral Fashion - Gas masks becoming a fashion statement for protection against germs and viruses.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Opportunity for fashion designers to create aesthetically appealing gas masks for the market.
2. Health and Safety Industry - Growing demand for fashionable protective gear creates an opportunity for businesses to design gas masks for various safety measures.
3. Environmental Industry - Rising pollution levels leading to increased demand for gas masks as protective measures and creating an opportunity for innovative and functional gas masks.