Hey!
Wearing surgical masks in Japan is the norm as it's supposed to stop the spread of germs. There is a cool trend however of turning this practical piece into a fashion statement! Japan being Japan you can get different coloured masks with all kinds of patterns and graphics meaning you can coordinate them with your outfit. We did exactly that but created contrasting looks.
If you're wondering about the title it's a combination of 'byouki' 病気 which means illness in Japanese and 'kawaii' かわいい which is Japanese for cute!
If you're wondering about the title it's a combination of 'byouki' 病気 which means illness in Japanese and 'kawaii' かわいい which is Japanese for cute!

