Last week, we brought you images of Rihanna’s freshly-shorn mohawk, and at Thursday’s premiere of “Inglourious B**terds” Rihanna’s pompadour mohawk gave us a glimpse into how a retro look can be made completely modern.
Rihanna’s pompadour mohawk is fantastic in that it channels several eras all at once. There’s the pompadour, of course, which was seen in the 1950s on greasers. There’s also the mohawk, a look that has roots in Native American history but is perhaps most popular from the punk and goth subcultures. And in the 1980s, half-shaved hairstyles ruled the day.
Check out images of Rihanna’s pompadour mohawk above, and see some more articles that feature these themes below.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Retro-inspired Hairstyles
- There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beauty industry by creating new products and techniques that bring a modern twist to classic hairstyles.
- Multicultural Hair Styles
- There is a potential for disruptive innovation in the hairdressing industry to cater to diverse hair textures and create unique and trendy styles.
- Reimagining Subculture Fashion
- There is a space for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by reinterpreting and modernizing subcultures like punk and goth for mainstream consumers.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Beauty
- The beauty industry can leverage the popularity of retro-inspired hairstyles to create new haircare and styling products.
- Hairdressing
- The hairdressing industry can embrace and cater to the demand for multicultural hair styles by offering specialized services and products.
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can tap into the appeal of subculture fashion by designing collections that blend elements of punk and goth with contemporary styles.
