A photo caught my eye yesterday when I was catching up on the news, of two masked revellers having a ball at the Lucerne Carnival. I was unaware that they had such a strong Carnival tradition in Switzerland, so I took to the Internet to do a bit of research. It turns out that Carnival, or Fasnacht as it is known locally, is a pretty big deal in Switzerland. Particularly in the towns of Basel and Lucerne. Continue reading
Today we’re going to take a wee tour around the menagerie of marvellous masks in our Animal Masks shop. If you’re looking for the finishing touch to add to your animal fancy dress, we’ve got a great range of full face and eye masks in all kinds of shapes and styles. Whether the animal in question is of the furry, feathered or finned variety, we’re bound to have the perfect mask to fit the bill. Continue reading
This year Mardi Gras falls on the 21st February. Originally observed as part of the Christian calendar, Mardi Gras (meaning literally “fat Tuesday”) marked the last day of feasting and celebration before the Lenten period of abstinence began on Ash Wednesday. Though it has perhaps lost some of its original religious significance these days, the festival of Mardi Gras is still celebrated the world over with carnivals, street parades and music concerts. Continue reading
Lady Gaga, eccentric electropop chanteuse and devoted mask wearer, has been hard at work developing the concept for her upcoming tour. The songstress allowed her Twitter followers a wee early glimpse at some of the artwork and designs for her new tour, entitled The Born This Way Ball. Continue reading
Now that we’re into February, the next event looming fast on the party calendar is of course St Valentines Day. Traditionally a time of romance and mysterious intrigue, Valentines is the perfect occasion for a glamorous masquerade party. Here are some ideas for fabulous Valentines masked party fun: Continue reading
