With no end in sight to the coronavirus pandemic(新冠疫情), it looks like protective face wear is here to stay.
But who says it can’t be stylish?
Throughout the pandemic, designers have been bringing out their face masks— luxury(奢华) versions include Off-White’s popular $95 Arrow logo face mask and Burberry’s vintage check cotton design, selling for £90 ($115).
And now, Louis Vuitton is taking it a step further, making a luxury face shield(护罩) that’s designed to be “both stylish and protective”, the French fashion house said.
The “eye-catching” LV Shield changes from clear to dark in sunlight, protecting wearers from the sun. It also has golden studs with Louis Vuitton’s logo and an elastic headband(松紧带). The visor(面盔) can also be worn upward as a classic cap.
The shield has not yet been priced, but as a high-end fashion brand, it may not be cheap. Other Louis Vuitton head wear, including hats and sunglasses, sell for hundreds of dollars.
The face shield will be sold online and at select Louis Vuitton stores starting on October 30th.
In April, Louis Vuitton joined the global effort to make personal protective equipment to support health care workers on the front lines of the pandemic. The company said it had repurposed several of its workshops across France to “produce hundreds of thousands of non-medical face masks” for health care workers.
The company also said it was giving away thousands of hospital clothing to six Paris hospitals in need of protective suits.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not recommend using face shields as masks, because it is not clear what level of protection they provide.
【小题1】What is the idea of Louis Vuitton designing the luxury face shield?| A．To reduce pressure on faces. |
| B．To cut the cost of face masks. |
| C．To make the wearers feel protected and fashionable. |
| D．To bring out a classic face mask |
| A．It changes from dark to clear at night. |
| B．It has golden studs with Arrow logo. |
| C．It has an elastic headband. |
| D．The visor can be worn downward. |
| A．It is attractive. | B．It’s cheap. |
| C．It is unfashionable. | D．It’s perfect. |
| A．Uncaring. | B．Doubtful. | C．Thankful. | D．Supportive. |
