Apparently there is a niche for everything, even totally bizarre beards and mustachesâ€"there are annual competitions where beard enthusiasts shine in all their furry-faced glory.
I had never really considered fashionable facial hair fashionable until viewing these photos and it is interesting to see the amount of hard work, time and effort that has been put into growing and maintaining these monstrous mustaches and bizarre beards.
Implications - Facial hair-inspired art is a popular consumer choice as it is often humor-infused. Hair, especially facial hair, has the power to define a person's face and look. In this image-obsessed world, art and photography that experiment with physical appearance and play with this obsession can send a powerful message, but also give the public something to laugh about.
Sculptural Facial Hair
Bizarre Beards and Mustaches Look Like Works of Art
Trend Themes
1. Facial Hair-inspired Art - Opportunities for artists and photographers to create unique and humorous pieces that experiment with physical appearance and play with society's obsession with image.
2. Humor-infused Fashion - The rise of bizarre beards and mustaches as a consumer trend, leading to potential opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate humor and quirkiness into their designs.
3. Grooming Competitions - The growth of annual beard and mustache competitions as a niche trend, creating opportunities for event organizers, sponsors, and businesses to cater to the beard enthusiast community.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Photography - Artists and photographers can explore and capitalize on the trend of facial hair-inspired art to create unique and visually impactful pieces.
2. Fashion - Fashion brands can tap into the trend of humor-infused fashion by incorporating bizarre beards and mustaches into their designs to attract customers who appreciate quirkiness.
3. Events and Entertainment - The rise of grooming competitions provides opportunities for event organizers, sponsors, and businesses to cater to the beard enthusiast community by organizing and supporting these events.