Did you know that celebrities aren’t the only ones contributing to COVID-19 relief operations? Many fashion designers are also helping in their own little way by producing face masks to making very generous donations. Here are some of them:
Karla Colletto
On March 23, the modern swimwear brand joined the fight against coronavirus. On an Instagram post, the label captioned “We are in the unique position of having our own manufacturing facility and are working towards producing personal protective equipment for our heroes fighting COVID-19.”
Brittany Allen
In her studio in Austin, Texas, the Project Runway star is generating face masks in her studio. She posted an Instagram video of her hard work on March 23 with a caption “Efficiency and assembly line realness. 200 more masks shipping tomorrow for all those medical professionals in need.”
Prabal Gurung
The Nepalese-American fashion designer on March 23, revealed via a long Instagram post that the brand is presently working hand in hand with Governor Cuomo’s office and local hospitals to manufacturing personal protective equipment.
Michael Costello
On March 23, the L.A.-based designer declared on Instagram that his team is manufacturing non-surgical grade masks for the benefit of healthcare providers, first responders, and hospitals.
Naeem Khan
The designer disclosed on March 23 that his team is waiting for government officials’ go signal regarding their offer to make CDC-approved masks from medically accepted fabric. Khan affirmed in a second post that they’re ready to create 2,000 pieces by Thursday, March 26.
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WWD reported on March 23 that the designer is creating masks and hospital gowns for healthcare frontliners amidst shortages in supply.
Cynthia Rowley
On March 23, the New York fashion designer shared a video on her Instagram, which shows how their team is making face masks for everyone, captioned, “Yesterday we made 100 masks and will be making them every day until we run out of supplies – we have a pattern that requires no trim — and will be giving them to members of the community to #flattenthecurve.”
Christina Karin
The founder and CEO of womenswear brand Christina Karin based in Chicago have halted the manufacturing of samples in their showroom to create face masks. Karin posted an update on Instagram on March 22 and wrote, “This week our mission @christinakarinofficial is to help make face masks/covers for hospital workers around the world who are in desperate need.”
Rachel Comey
The independent fashion designer emboldened local manufacturers to connect to government agencies to help supply hospital gowns on March 22. She posted a previous video on March 21 – a tutorial on how to make a DIY face mask at home.
Hanes
The clothing line announced on March 22 via Instagram that Team Hands is “working to help by retrofitting some of our facilities to produce medical masks urgently needed in the U.S. to fight the spread of the virus.”
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The NYC-based designer, on March 21, informed Instagram followers that he alongside his pattern-maker Marina Nunez is producing face masks for the city’s hospitals.