https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/face-coverings-from-african-fabrics Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:13:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/face-coverings-from-african-fabrics#post-2139693 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:54:15 +0000 elpgal 2139693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, if you have sewist friends, see if they will use the thin round elastic. The 1/4” elastic is unbearable for me, but the round one works so much better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/face-coverings-from-african-fabrics#post-2139688 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:59:15 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2139688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>The African fashion industry is vibrant and has been trying for years to break into larger global markets. There are international brands with HQs in Europe and the US that manufacture in Africa, but sub-Saharan fashion designers want and have earned a foothold for their own styles. <br /></div><div>Maybe these masks will help this company get a broader base of customers. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/face-coverings-from-african-fabrics#post-2139682 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:30:08 +0000 Janet 2139682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy, I liked that too! A terrific explanation of their attitude toward "appropriation."</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/face-coverings-from-african-fabrics#post-2139677 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:40:43 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2139677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really appreciate their explanation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/face-coverings-from-african-fabrics#post-2139556 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 02:54:02 +0000 Jaime 2139556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am impressed with their discussion of appropriation. So many of the designs we take for granted result from cultural sharing. But that is different than stealing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/face-coverings-from-african-fabrics#post-2139553 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 02:32:24 +0000 rachylou 2139553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kinda love that they give you a phone number to give to people who object to them having sold to you... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/face-coverings-from-african-fabrics#post-2139552 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 02:03:49 +0000 Jules 2139552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for posting it was a good read. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/face-coverings-from-african-fabrics#post-2139547 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 01:36:07 +0000 Kathie 2139547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Flytigress- thanks so much for pointing out the discussion of cultural appropriation. Much food for thought, and I like how they framed their views as part of a much larger (and longer) conversation.</p> <p>Janet- I bought some of the QMS masks at your recommendation. Also got the indigo one, because I’ve bought hand knitting yarn from the same dyer. And I got some of the plain sew-your-own ones. I was thinking of letting my kids tie-dye those. I really like the fabric. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/face-coverings-from-african-fabrics#post-2139511 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:52:35 +0000 Anonymous 2139511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Flytigress, the on site statement is very eloquent and sincere but perhaps sadly, can't be the feelings of everyone. At this point I don't see a time when I will feel comfortable wearing something that could easily offend or put myself at risk.</p> <p>Happily this does not detract from my enjoyment of these very beautiful fabrics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/face-coverings-from-african-fabrics#post-2139489 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:47:11 +0000 Janet 2139489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've seen them advertised! Great masks. I love the prints.</p> <p>A friend of mine is also selling really fab masks. I actually ordered two more from her because I am finding I MUCH prefer the kind that tie behind the head rather than looping around the ears. My ears seem to be sensitive and hurt from the straps, even with a looser mask. Here's her site:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://qualitymasksupply.com/collections/face-mask">https://qualitymasksupply.com/...../face-mask</a></p> <p>I ordered the Dolce &amp; Gabanna hydrangea print, and one of the Indigo prints, plus a set of filters. Was seriously tempted by the Valentino too!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/face-coverings-from-african-fabrics#post-2139483 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 17:59:49 +0000 Flytigress 2139483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of my friends has some beautiful <a rel="nofollow" href="https://weardiop.com/collections/facemasks/products/facemask">masks </a>from a company called DIOP.&nbsp; I was unsure about wearing one, but interestingly their website <a rel="nofollow" href="https://weardiop.com/pages/whocanwearthis">discusses whether or not that would be cultural appropriation</a>.&nbsp; I like how they address that frankly.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>