We take our hats off to Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Ariana Grande, Tilda Swinton and more

It&rsquo;s 2020, and face masks are not just a necessity, they&rsquo;re also hands down the hottest fashion accessory. Sure, wearing a mask may be mandatory when you&rsquo;re out and about, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean you can&rsquo;t have fun and look good doing it.

While many of us have stuck to the surgical or government-issued masks in monochrome colours, it wasn&rsquo;t long before local and international labels began to <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/supportlocal-7-reusable-face-masks-you-can-shop-online-from-these-local-brands">put their own stylish twis</a>t on this now-essential wardrobe item, with monograms, prints, and florals galore. And now, another trend has emerged, in which masks seem to be increasingly imbued with a sense of originality, audacity, and even downright eccentricity &mdash;&nbsp;cue the diamond-encrusted, white gold interpretation by <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/protective-mask-made-with-18k-gold-sells-for-1-5-million-dollars">Yvel</a>, Gypsy Sport&rsquo;s beaded chainmail version, and 69&rsquo;s ruffled denim &ldquo;face curtain&rdquo;.

As with other fashion trends, celebrities are leading the way in quirky territory, having debuted some pretty eyebrow-raising takes on PPE in the last few months. From Lady Gaga&rsquo;s digital mask at the <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/vma-2020-from-lady-gaga-to-ariana-grande-see-the-best-looks-of-the-historic-event">2020 VMAs</a> to Lizzo&rsquo;s pineapple print PanKini, keep reading for a roundup of six celebrities and their most OTT mask moments.

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Lizzo

Lizzo&rsquo;s outspoken personality goes hand-in-hand with her penchant for bold, flamboyant outfits. The singer and rapper didn&rsquo;t disappoint when she shared a series of steamy poolside photos on social media, clad in a cheerfully pink PanKini from Thick By Robyn &mdash;&nbsp;a matching set of pineapple-patterned bikini, face mask, and gloves.

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Ariana Grande

No drab face mask will do for this pop princess. Grande recently took to Instagram to share her latest Ari-approved find: a bedazzled mask covered in sparkling rhinestones by Get Stonned, which she paired with Alo Yoga activewear and ombr&eacute; pigtails.

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Folu Storms

Nigerian television presenter and actress Ada Afoluwake Ogunkeye (aka Folu Storms) demonstrated that protective gear doesn&rsquo;t put a damper on glamour at the Africa Magic Viewers&rsquo; Choice Awards, opting for a blinged-out version decorated in large iridescent crystals that harmonised perfectly with her stunning dress. &nbsp;

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Tilda Swinton

The Venice Film Festival is still underway, but we&rsquo;ve already found our favourite red carpet looks, courtesy of the ever-elegant Tilda Swinton. The recipient of this year&rsquo;s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award, Swinton accented her couture ensembles with a couple of exquisite, handheld gold masks.

Reminiscent of those worn at the Carnevale di Venezia, the custom pieces were crafted by British-born, Reykjav&iacute;k-based designer James Merry, who cited stingray skeletons, seaweed, orchids, and the aquatic sculptures of the Rialto Fish Market as his inspiration. Technically, these ornate accoutrements don&rsquo;t provide protection against COVID-19, but they do send a pandemic-appropriate message, and will be auctioned off to benefit Facing History and UN Women.

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Lady Gaga

The accolades wouldn&rsquo;t stop raining on Lady Gaga at the recently-concluded 2020 MTV VMAs, where the Mother Monster took home an impressive total of five trophies that included the inaugural Tricon Award. But we think Gaga also deserves a prize for her dedication to safety and respect for others, not only wearing, but performing with a mask on throughout the socially-distanced ceremony&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;or in this case, six different ones.

Lady Gaga kicked things off on the red carpet with a fishbowl-like face shield by Conrad Muscarella, which she then swapped out for a hot pink, alien-inspired latex mask from Violet Vargas, followed by a Lance Victor Moore design with elephantine tusks. Commanding the stage with a medley of Chromatica songs such as &lsquo;Enigma&rsquo;, &lsquo;911&rsquo;, and &lsquo;Rain on Me&rsquo;, Gaga chose a custom digital face mask with flashing LED lights, the work of a team of artist engineers known as Smooth Technology (you might recognise their handiwork from Taylor Swift&rsquo;s 1989 World Tour). Yet another outfit change saw the pop icon don a shimmering Maison Met iteration, finished off with her post-show appearance in a spiked variation with dangling chain links from Michael Ngo. We wouldn&rsquo;t have expected anything less powerful from Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.

Photo via Instagram / @ladygaga

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Scout Willis

The daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, and a musician with several film credits to her name, Scout was spotted taking a stroll around L.A. in cutoff denim shorts and a breezy blouse, topped off by a bright pink mask with white fringing overtop. &nbsp;

Audacious Celebrity Mask Moments That Prove PPE Can't Put A Damper On Style

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