Photos: Masked fashion models walk Seoul runway

Models display elegant creations and embellished masks as they walk down the ramp

Published: July 25, 2020 10:14 AP and compiled by Balaram Menon, Senior Web Editor

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Models wearing a colourful range of face masks walked a runway in South Korea's capital, where health authorities are scrambling to stem a rise in coronavirus infections as people increasingly venture out in public. Image Credit: AP

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Lim Yeon-hee, the chief organiser of the Seoul fashion show, said she hoped to create a cheerful vibe after the nation went through months of grueling anti-virus campaigns. Image Credit: AP

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"The entire world is in a very difficult situation due to COVID-19," said Lim, wearing a glittering pink mask matching the style of her out-sized fedora. Image Credit: AP

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"In addition to an economic slump, activities in culture, arts and sports have also been reduced. ... We should all work together to overcome the crisis." Image Credit: REUTERS

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Similar mask-themed fashion shows have been held in major cities such as Paris and Shanghai. Image Credit: REUTERS

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South Korea's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 41 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 earlier Friday, bringing the national caseload to 13,979, including 298 deaths. Image Credit: REUTERS

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The country has been reporting 20 to 60 new cases per day since easing social distancing measures in early May. Most of the infections have come from the densely populated Seoul metropolitan area, where about half of South Korea's 51 million people live. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Models wearing masks pose during a mask fashion show in Seoul. Image Credit: AP

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A model presents creations during a fashion show in Seoul. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Models take a selfie during a rehearsal for a fashion show. Image Credit: REUTERS

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