BINCHE, Belgium -- In normal times, ... Giant re-creations of the cotton and wax mask worn by the Gilles de Binche sit atop of poles in Binche, Belgium, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021.

Take a face mask, adorn it with jewels or attach it to a long, flowing neck scarf. What have you got? A pandemic precaution, yes, but also a luxury fashion statement that can cost anywhere from 75 ...

Huge ostrich feather headpieces are one of the costumes made by the Kersten family for Belgium's celebrated Mardi Gras carnival, and after the event was cancelled due to COVID in recent years, the ...

CHICAGO — Some 2,000 years ago, elite Roman families stuffed their closets with wax masks made in the likeness of their male ancestors so that during funeral processions actors could fill in for ...

ANTWERP, Belgium — With only 20% of normal lung capacity, ... What started as a one-person operation about a week ago has mushroomed into a small army of home sewing Belgian mask makers.

CHICAGO — Some 2,000 years ago, elite Roman families stuffed their closets with wax masks made in the likeness of their male ancestors so that during funeral processions actors could fill in for ...