A woman cycles by means of in a pistachio-inexperienced mask that suits the colour of her bicycle. Masks in black, the perennial fall-lower back for the stylish, are the brand new staple in the trendy quarters of the French capital.

Since the government made masks-carrying obligatory on public delivery on May 11th, elegant Parisians have ditched the mass-marketplace pale-blue surgical ones for a dash of coronavirus chic. Erik Schaix, a designer, sells couture fashions in charcoal-grey denim and batik print at his Paris boutique.

Based in jap France, Bonneterie Chanteclair makes high-filtration masks approved by the French army, and Mr Delise had sent the president masks at the hazard he may wear it.

Now the organization is launching that version in 44 unique shades.

Limited-edition masks with Breton stripes bought out in half an hour.