Image via Noble Authority
It’s been over a year since the newest “essential” accessory, the face mask, was introduced into our wardrobe. As Canada’s third wave eases and establishments start opening back up, it can be tempting to want to chuck the damned things into the trash once and for all. But slow your roll—most major cities, including Toronto, have extended their mask-wearing bylaws until at least the end of September. Which means that even as patios return and the country resembles one massive street festival these next few months, you’ll still need a healthy selection of masks in your arsenal—and cool ones, not that diaper-looking thing you’ve been throwing on to go to the drug store. The summer of love is upon us after all; might as well look presentable.
Here are 50 Canadian face masks that’ll keep you feeling protected and looking good.
Good Reason Apparel
Noble Authority
Reigning Champ
Kuwalla Tee
Raised By Wolves
Nadia Lloyd
Nadia Llloyd
Take Care
Tentree
Anian
Myant
No Fun
Joseph Tassoni
Spencer Badu
Moji Mask
Chronic Ink Tattoos
18 Waits
Made For The People
Roots
JonnyMask
Ramriddlz
Mississauga, Ontario rapper Ramriddlz made a name for himself with his Drake-approved debut single "Sweeterman." His symbol is the pineapple (which makes sense if you get the song's gratuitously seedy connotations). The fruit comes embroidered on these masks, which the rapper's site notes are "bad breath proof" and "fucked up teeth proof." Oh, Ramrico.
Off The Hook
Ki Collection
Canada Goose
Kanuk
Muttonhead
Canadian streetwear standby Muttonhead has 30 mask options on its site, though a few are currently sold out. Some are plain, some reversible, and all are cool, washable, and reusable.
Moji Mask
Vancouver Whitecaps
XO
Chronic Ink Tattoos
Mike Paul Atelier
You don’t have to be rocking a bespoke suit to appreciate Mike Paul Atelier’s premium cotton or silk masks. They’re made in a variety of patterns in that folded-fabric style that looks great with a collar.
Sydney’s Toronto
Freed & Freed
Frank And Oak
Drake General Store
Herschel
Rude Vogue
Noir-X
Toronto Raptors
Who knows what bars will even look like in August, but if you're gonna hit one up to cheer on the returning Raptors, then you best rock the appropriate colours. Haven't you heard? Face masks are the new jerseys. So wear one proudly to watch Kyle and the gang go back to back. The NBA Store has plenty to choose from.