Face masks as fashion statement - CGTN

A model wears a face mask as she presents creations of the 2021 summer collection by designer Anja Gockel at Adlon Hotel, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Berlin, Germany, June 30, 2020. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

A model wears a face mask as she presents creations of the 2021 summer collection by designer Anja Gockel at Adlon Hotel, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Berlin, Germany, June 30, 2020. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Cuban girls were turning face masks into a fashion accessory for their quinceanera 15th birthday photoshoots.

Cuban girls were turning face masks into a fashion accessory for their quinceanera 15th birthday photoshoots.

Models in Seoul, South Korea walk the runway wearing a stylish array of masks, July 24, 2020.

Models in Seoul, South Korea walk the runway wearing a stylish array of masks, July 24, 2020.

A model wears a face mask as she presents creations of the 2021 summer collection by designer Anja Gockel at Adlon Hotel, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Berlin, Germany, June 30, 2020. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

A model wears a face mask as she presents creations of the 2021 summer collection by designer Anja Gockel at Adlon Hotel, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Berlin, Germany, June 30, 2020. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Models wear face masks as they present creations of the 2021 summer collection by designer Anja Gockel at Adlon Hotel, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Berlin, Germany, June 30, 2020. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Models wear face masks as they present creations of the 2021 summer collection by designer Anja Gockel at Adlon Hotel, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Berlin, Germany, June 30, 2020. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Models wear face masks as they present creations of the 2021 summer collection by designer Anja Gockel at Adlon Hotel, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Berlin, Germany, June 30, 2020. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Models wear face masks as they present creations of the 2021 summer collection by designer Anja Gockel at Adlon Hotel, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Berlin, Germany, June 30, 2020. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Models in Seoul, South Korea walk the runway wearing a stylish array of masks, July 24, 2020.

Models in Seoul, South Korea walk the runway wearing a stylish array of masks, July 24, 2020.

Models in Seoul, South Korea walk the runway wearing a stylish array of masks, July 24, 2020.

Models in Seoul, South Korea walk the runway wearing a stylish array of masks, July 24, 2020.

Melissa Ketch wears a face mask that represents African culture.

Melissa Ketch wears a face mask that represents African culture.

At the start of 2020, few would have predicted that face masks would become a 'new normal' of life.

Now as more businesses and communities mandate the coverings to limit the spread of COVID-19, many people are adding their own flourish, making a fashion statement out of a simple face shield.

Check out these creative looks.