Men's facial hair has been the subject of much interest as of late and The Postichery Collection continues this fascination. Between the recent Movember events and eccentric moustache styling such as those found in the photo series Beardfolio by Matt Rainwaters, it should come as no surprise that an even more artistic endeavor involving facial hair would come about.
Created by photographer Julian Wolkenstein in collaboration with creative Paul Sharp, The Postichery Collection centers around vintage-like portraits of manly men whose facial hair happens to be fake. In its place are beards and moustaches made out of color tissues, which were handmade by technical adviser Tamara Maynes.
The Postichery Collection is part of the Slow Photography Movement that has been documented for the Museum of Helsinki Publication, which is a limited-edition catalogue designed by Hampus Jageland.
Faux Facial Hair Photography
The Postichery Collection is Filled With Artistically Fake Beards
Trend Themes
1. Artificial Facial Hair - There is an opportunity for creating artistic, customizable, and reusable facial hair accessories.
2. Slow Photography Movement - Photographers can cater to a niche market by capturing vintage-like portraits and promoting the beauty of analogue processes.
3. Facial Hair Fashion - There is a trend towards eccentric facial hair styling and creative photoshoots that can be capitalized on by fashion and beauty brands.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can create and market artificial facial hair accessories as an edgy and customizable accessory to complete a look.
2. Photography - Photographers can create vintage-like portraits and promote the beauty of analogue processes to the niche slow photography movement market.
3. Beauty - Beauty brands can create and market facial hair styling products and accessories to cater to the trend towards eccentric facial hair styling.