Coronavirus, pollution and government surveillance have all helped make face masks an increasingly common sign around the world.
Masks have also become a global symbol of resistance to authority. Their use as a way to skirt ever-growing facial recognition systems is growing, particularly among anti-fascist groups, Delgado said.
But the efficacy of masks for public health purposes is questionable, particularly depending on the type worn. Basic face masks do not protect against airborne viruses, Also, some facial recognition systems can identify people even if they’re wearing masks.Wendover Brown and her son founded the boutique Vogmask almost 10 years ago in San Francisco in an effort to create a stylish garment that would help people breathe cleaner air.
When the Camp fire razed 153,000 acres of California in 2018, Brown had to temporarily shut down her site. More recently, wildfires in California and Australia, a volcano eruption in the Philippines, and the coronavirus outbreak have meant there is more demand than supply.“It becomes a symbol of protecting your own health,” Brown said. “A $33 mask isn’t going to save your life, but it can reduce risks.
and called “diseased” in a New York City subway station in what appeared to be a coronavirus-fueled hate attack., a scenario that could make masks a far more common sight among Americans.
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