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Reference code
2020.100.49.1
Title
boohooMAN Skeleton Fashion Mask
Date(s)
- 2020 (Creation)
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Item
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1
Context area
Name of creator
(2016-present)
Administrative history
Online fashion company boohoo first sold menswear in 2013 aimed at trend-led price conscious consumers aged 16-24. In 2016 they rebranded their menswear offer and launched their men's fashion label boohooMAN.
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Black single-layer face covering with stylised skeleton print across the front in white and floral pattern on the chin. It is made of white synthetic jersey knit which has been printed across the front in black. There are two vertical cuts through the fabric on each side to create ear loops. No labels.
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Note
Packaged in clear plastic bag with barcode sticker printed with product description: ZWA-DC2030 / Skeleton fashion Mask / BLACK ONE SIZE
Note
Undercover exhibition label:
SKELETON MASK
BoohooMAN
19 April 2020
£5
BoohooMAN had previously sold face masks as part of their menswear range in 2019, mirroring a trend popularised by Off-White. However, when this skeleton mask was released in April 2020, they were accused of profiting at a time when the NHS was experiencing a PPE shortage and withdrew the masks from sale.
Country of manufacture unknown
Polyester, Elastane
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