Looks like hipsters aren't the only ones to wear facial hair; the hot hairy trend is creeping up to haute couture as burly bearded men walk down the runway at the Maison Martin Margiela AW 2011 show.
From unkempt grooming to the after-five shadow, these men don unshaven style just right. Matched with oversized coats, long trenches and fitted blazers, the facial hair gives these look a handsome rugged look. If you were never a fan of this hipster look, may I say that the Maison Martin Margiela AW 2011 show make handlebars and beards look cool.
Burly Bearded Runways
The Maison Martin Margiela AW 2011 Show Gets Hairy on the Catwalk
Trend Themes
1. Hairy Runway Models - Opportunity for fashion brands to embrace the popular trend of featuring burly bearded men as runway models.
2. Unkempt Grooming - Opportunity for grooming brands to create products and services tailored to the growing trend of embracing a rugged, unshaven look.
3. Hipster Fashion - Opportunity for fashion retailers to capitalize on the popularity of hipster style, incorporating elements like oversized coats and fitted blazers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of featuring burly bearded men as runway models and incorporating hipster style.
2. Grooming - Grooming brands can create products and services tailored to the growing trend of embracing a rugged, unshaven look.
3. Retail - Fashion retailers can cater to the popularity of hipster style, incorporating elements like oversized coats and fitted blazers.