Hong Kong Shows SARS-torial Splendor
From Times Wire Reports
Hong Kong residents, quick to spot a fashion trend, are turning to colorful surgical masks in their attempt to avoid severe acute respiratory syndrome. Face wear in psychedelic colors, bold prints and polka dots are increasingly seen on residents.
Some masks have cartoon characters ranging from Hello Kitty to Ultraman. “I like wearing masks because they can hide my pimples and make me look mysterious,” Jane Chan said.
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