When the world scrambled for basic PPE, the ultra-wealthy turned face masks into status symbols—$1.5 million diamond-encrusted respirators, 24k gold-woven silk, and couture-grade designer pieces that cost more than a luxury car. These weren’t just protective gear; they were bold statements of exclusivity, craftsmanship, and pandemic-era opulence. From Middle Eastern royalty flaunting jeweled masks to designers like Gucci and Off-White cashing in on […]