Mask Envy
Vintage Fabrics Give These Masks a Retro Vibe
Laureano Faedi is sewing his way through his enormous collection of textiles
This story is part of our series Mask Envy, where we showcase San Franciscans’ creativity and take a look at some of the coolest masks spotted around the city. Have a look you want to submit? Email us.
There’s a little something for everyone at Paloma, a goods and apparel store in Hayes Valley. It’s partly Americana, part worldly, part vintage, and part handcrafted. While the brick-and-mortar store is currently closed, owner Laureano Faedi has stayed busy fabricating masks. We chatted with Faedi about his business, his masks, and his hopes for 2021.
The Bold Italic: Hi Laureano! Tell us about yourself.
Laureano Faedi: Hi, I was born in Buenos Aires but have lived in the Bay Area for about 30 years. I attended the Art Institute here in the Bay Area and have always spent my time working in different sorts of craft and media. I mostly make leather goods, but I’m interested in all crafts, so throughout the years at Paloma, I’ve produced all sorts of products.
