Embracing the Mask: Life After Halloween

Mae Sharifi on Instagram: "The Moretta mask was derived from the French visard which was used to prevent freckles and tans. The Moretta mask, however, developed a different connotation in Venice. Originally a way for Venetian women to appear in public events with modesty and anonymity, the Moretta mask became associated with seduction as it gave women an aura of mystique and intrigue. Only a skilled suitor could earn the privilege of having the mask removed. Although it kept a woman silent, it a