As New Zealanders are urged to prepare for an imminent second wave of Covid-19, the country's top health official is demonstrating how to correctly use a face mask on social media this morning.
As face masks become the new fashion item we must wear, local and global fashion designers are creating fashionable masks for the world's high-end buyers.
While many New Zealanders have spent the past few weeks creating and selling their home-made masks, some Kiwi designers are selling masks for the sophisticated shopper.
New Zealand sustainable lifestyle fashion brand Untouched World is selling reusable face masks from $69.
The "Adjustable Helix Face Mask" can be purchased in two sizes and the website states the mask offers "a high level of protection when worn correctly".
"This same best-in-class technology has been scientifically developed for industrial, medical and respiratory health sectors and has been chosen by Nasa for critical life support in the next manned exploration to the moon."
Unfortunately, if you were after a Juliette Hogan printed face mask, its single face mask ($55) and the three-mask bundle ($150) have all sold out online.
The zero-waste mask is said to have "a soft next-to-skin feel".
London-based kiwi designer Emilia Wickstead is selling cotton face masks on her website for $69.
The masks are made out of "100% Italian cotton bibiano" and all proceeds from the masks will be donated to the Intensive Care Society "who represent and support all staff who work in Intensive Care Units in the UK".
Wickstead's designs are popular among the royals including Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton.
