Black metal eye mask Guusje

The Guusje black metal eye mask is a half mask made of openwork metal, with curling vines running around both eyes in Venetian style. Women and men wear it to a masquerade ball or during carnival if they want to cover their eyes and nose bridge while leaving their mouth and cheeks free. On the outside, the curls fan upwards, giving the mask a striking, wing-like silhouette.

The filigree mask up close

• The mask is made of metal, as the name suggests.
• The colour is solid black, right down to the smallest ornaments.
• Around the eyes is an openwork curl motif that fans upwards at the sides.
• Above the nose bridge is a small decorative ornament that connects the two eye sections.
• The mask covers the eyes and the nose bridge, leaving the lower part of your face free.
• On the sides, a narrow ribbon runs backwards along the head.

What makes an openwork metal mask different from a solid mask?

An openwork metal mask lets your skin and eye makeup show through the motif, while a solid mask made of fabric or plastic completely covers that part of your face. That lace-like pattern is part of the Venetian mask tradition, in which masks were a staple of clothing during the carnival of Venice and at masquerade balls. Choose a filigree model if your makeup and eyes are meant to be part of your look. If you want to be as unrecognisable as possible, a solid half mask will suit your plan better.

Makeup and jewellery around the Venetian mask

Because the metal is open, the makeup under the mask counts: a dark eyeliner or smoky eyeshadow stands out well through the curls. A deep dark red lipstick balances the upper part of your face. Pin your hair up so that the ribbon and the fanning sides remain visible, and finish it off with long earrings or a tight choker. Men keep it simple with a dark suit and a bow tie, so that the mask gets the attention.

Order the Guusje black metal eye mask and enter your next masquerade ball with an elegantly openwork look.