The next global, must-have fashion accessory? Likely to be the surgical mask There was a spread in the Japan Times today showing a collection of fashion-enhanced masks.
It’s very common to see surgical masks in Japan and in other Asian nations. People here wear them when they have a cold (to politely prevent the spread of germs) and also to protect themselves from the cedar pollen that makes so many Japanese miserable at this time of the year.
With the fear that’s spreading more quickly than the actual SARS virus, I’d say it’s only a matter of time before wearing surgical masks becomes common throughout the world.
Thanks to v-2 Organisation for the photo link.
