Vietnamese celebs go for transparent masks in time of coronavirus

By Van An August 18, 2020 | 10:15 pm PT

With mask wearing the new normal, transparent designs have become increasingly fashionable among Vietnamese personalities.

Model Thanh Hang is one of the first celebrities to join the trend. Transparent masks have gained popularity amid the Covid-19 pandemic, even there has been no confirmation from the authorities about whether the mask can protect users from droplets and virus. But many youngsters and celebrities have opted for this since it helps them show their faces with the makeup. Photo courtesy of Thanh Hang.

Model Thanh Hang is one of the first celebrities to join the trend. Transparent masks have gained popularity amid the Covid-19 pandemic, even without confirmation from authorities over whether they could protect users from droplets containing the virus. Many youngsters and celebrities have opted for these masks since they still help wearers show off their makeup, etc. Photo courtesy of Thanh Hang.

Model Hong Que quickly picks up the trend to show up her red lips. Photo courtesy of Hong Que.

Model Hong Que dons the transparent look to reveal her lush red lips. Photo courtesy of Hong Que.

Fashion designer Lam Gia Khang shows his face with the transparent mask, which is said to be made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), well known and specified in the medical industry. Photo courtesy of Lam Gia Khang.

Fashion designer Lam Gia Khang too opted for a transparent mask,said to be made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), well known and specified in the medical industry. He says: "It fits my face, but since it is made of plastic it is a bit heavy. And when I breathe, the transparent plastic can become foggy." Photo courtesy of Lam Gia Khang.

Model Que Van goes fashionable with the trendy mask. Photo courtesy of Que Van.

Model Que Van goes the fashion route with another trendy look of transparency. Photo courtesy of Que Van.

Model Tra Ngoc Hang protects herself with the transparent mask working out. Photo courtesy of Tra Ngoc Hang.

Model Tra Ngoc Hang protects herself while working out. Sold online at VND110,000 - 200,000 ($4.8-8.7), these transparent masks are however always out of stock. Photo courtesy of Tra Ngoc Hang.