The facial hair phenomenon is still holding strong, yet it looks like men are craving their own unique take on the look -- check out these bubble beards. Although clearly poking fun at the fad, it's interesting to see how pervasive it has become. So much so that it's now inspiring creative photoshoot such as this one.
Dubbed Bubbleissimo, the bubble beards were shot by Mindo Cikanavicius, a photographer in New York City. Serious and dignified, the contrast between his models' poise and the bubble beards themselves is quite hilarious. It would be interesting to learn more about what happened behind the scenes, especially considering how ephemeral soap bubbles are.
What makes the bubble beard series even more captivating is the number of different styles featured throughout it. They bring out different personalities.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Creative Facial Hair Photo Shoots
- Opportunity for photographers to create unique experiences for clients with creative facial hair photo shoots.
- Humorous Takes on Fashion Trends
- Opportunity for humor-driven fashion brands and designers to create clothing that pokes fun at popular trends.
- Ephemeral Art Installations
- Opportunity for artists to create ephemeral installation art with soap bubbles, using bubble beards as inspiration.
Where This Applies
- Photography
- Photographers can leverage the trend of creative facial hair photo shoots to attract clients and generate unique content.
- Fashion
- Humor-driven fashion brands/designers can satirize popular trends like the bubble beard in their clothing and accessories.
- Installation Art
- Artists can create ephemeral installations with soap bubbles, inspired by the trend of bubble beards, to leave lasting impressions on viewers.
