# Streetwear Face Masks The BAPE Camo Shark Masks Come in Three Stylish Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camo-shark-masks References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/2/bape-camo-shark-mask-red-purple-blue) & [bape](https://bape.com/) Face masks are a common accessory for many consumers in urban areas around the world and have quickly become a mainstay part of the fashion industry thanks to new options like the [BAPE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-ovo-1) Camo Shark Masks that are coming about. Unveiled for the Spring/Summer 2018 season, the masks come in three color options including Purple, Red and Blue, and feature the brand's iconic Camo Shark motif that fans with instantly recognize. This makes the accessories perfectly suited to the style needs and preferences of urban consumers who are looking for a contemporary way to incorporate the product into their lifestyle. The BAPE Camo Shark Masks are set to be available from select retailers starting on March 3. Image Credit: BAPE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Streetwear Face Masks:** Opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the trend of face masks as a fashionable accessory. - **Urban Fashion:** Opportunity for urban fashion brands to incorporate streetwear face masks into their product offerings. - **Iconic Brand Motifs:** Opportunity for brands to leverage iconic motifs to create unique and recognizable face mask designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore the market for streetwear face masks as a new product category. - **Retail:** Retailers can stock and offer a variety of stylish face masks to meet the demand of fashion-conscious consumers. - **Accessories:** Accessory industry can diversify their product range by including fashionable face masks as a trendy option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blue Camo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-ovo-1.md) - [Streetwear-Fused Collaborative Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legacy-camo-shark.md) - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md) - [Logo-Filled Streetwear Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags.md) - [Streetwear-Branded Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-dynamic-x-bape.md) - [Fashion-Forward Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8-sta.md) - [Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-vans.md) - [Culturally Inspired Fall-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-with-people.md) - [Sophisticated Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dover-street-market-ginza-capsule.md)