Awkward Boy Portraits

The Bigoteen Series Captures Proud Mustached Puberty Moments

While some people might cringe at the thought of all through extreme mustaches sighted during Movember, the Bigoteen Series captures something even more cringe-worthy: pre-pubescent mustaches. The shadow of a mustache on a tween boy's upper lip is always an awkward sighting.

Conceived by Thiago Espeche and photographed by Juan Salvarredy in collaboration with Beyro Diego and Javi Salvarredy Lawrence, the Bigoteen Series has a retro appeal to it as well. With bowl-cut hairstyles, vintage wallpaper backdrops and hand-me-down outfits, the 12-year -old boys are captured in a decisively unflattering light. Nevertheless, the photo shoot makes up for it through youthful humor.

The masterminds behind the Bigoteen Series are based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Pre-pubescent Mustache Photography
There's an opportunity to create an entire genre of humorous photographs featuring pre-pubescent mustaches.
Nostalgic Photography
Photographers can focus on creating images with retro appeal using vintage backdrops and clothing.
Youthful Humor in Photography
There's an opportunity to explore creating humorous photography projects that draw both nostalgic elements and youthful humor.

Sectors Adopting This

Photography
Photographers can use this trend to create a new genre of humorous photography captures that feature pre-pubescent mustaches.
Fashion
This trend can provide fashion designers with ideas for incorporating retro designs into their clothing.
Advertising
Advertising agencies can use humorous photography capturing pre-pubescent mustaches to create more relatable and memorable campaigns.
SCORE
5.6 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 73%
Activity 86%
Freshness 8%

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