It’s the season for dress up and we have had a lot of women coming into the store attending masquerade events. The gown is hardly the difficult part, once you find that, you need a mask to go with it! So where do you find them? You could always purchase online, but like clothing, I really like to try them on. I’ve been to a couple of masquerade events this year so I’ve done my research. Here are some local options for you.
Fantastico (by the SF flower mart): 559 6th St, (between Bryant St & Brannan St), San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 982-0680.
They have a whole little section of masks. Great selection. My mom and I had a fabulous time finding the perfect mask for her big birthday masquerade. Prices are pretty good…approximately $10-$35 depending on how big you want to go. Here’s a link to some of their masks: http://www.fantasticosf.com/venetianmasks.aspx
Party Warehouse (near Jack London Square) 151 2nd St. (between Jackson St & Madison St), Oakland, CA 94607, (510) 893-1951. If you don’t want to drive in to San Francisco, these guys have a smaller selection but some of the same masks you will find at Fantastico.Gondola Servizio (Gondola Service at Lake Merritt): · 1520 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, Ca 94612, (510) 663-6603.
This place has some beautiful, authentic Venetian masks but they will run you between ~$45-$200. Consider this more of an investment in something to keep forever. Here’s a link to some of the masks: http://shop.gondolaservizio.com/category.sc?categoryId=6
Happy Mask Hunting!
the dressing room 
Leave a comment