An Eye Mask That’s Not Too Tight, Too Hot, or Too Silly Looking
Derek Rose’s silky sleep aid is luxurious without being gauche.
The Brindisi 42 eye mask, from Derek Rose.
Photographer: Hannah Whitaker for Bloomberg Businessweek
Scientists use the term “Goldilocks zone” to describe Earth’s distance from the sun, where conditions are just right for habitable life. The best sleep mask would be the same—not too tight or too loose and, if we’re being honest, not boring but also not at all silly looking. London-based Derek Rose, a purveyor of high-end “off-duty clothing” since 1926, has figured out how to make a one-size-fits-all eye covering. The $100 Brindisi 42 mask is gently padded and made entirely from Italian silk; its name comes from the historic port on the Adriatic. Plus, it has an elastic strap that isn’t too constricting.
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