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# Antique Moustached Portraits
The Grey F***** Young! Exclusive Captures a True Gentleman

By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-11-11 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-f-young
References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/grey-2/) & [valentinafanori](http://www.valentinafanori.com/Stylist.html)

Michael Liboni stars in the 'Grey' F***** Young! Online exclusive. This striking fashion story is captured by photographer Rebekka Fagnani's lens. Fagnani creates an antiquated portrait series reminiscent of past imagery with the use of Sepia color tones and patterned framing techniques.

Channeling a true gentleman, Michael is outfitted in [tweed suits and heavy coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles) that are tailored to perfection. With a wardrobe chosen by stylist Valentina Fanori, the model embodies an elegant but manly man.

Transcending generations, the 'Grey' F****** Young! exclusive editorial brings [facial hair back in style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters), highlighting model Michael Liboni's expressive moustache. The model resembles a retro southern gent and pulls of a [mature look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign) that exudes a high level of impeccably taste.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 22% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Antiquated Portrait Series:** There is an opportunity to create vintage-inspired photographic series for editorial spreads and brand campaigns.
- **Elegant Manly Fashion:** There is an opportunity to create a new line of elegant menswear that combines masculinity with sophistication.
- **Revival of Facial Hair:** There is an opportunity to market and promote facial hair as a modern fashion trend, especially mustaches and beards.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands could use the vintage-inspired photographic style to create editorial spreads and display the unique styling of their clothing.
- **Photography:** Photographers could create a new niche specializing in vintage-style portrait series.
- **Grooming and Beauty:** Beauty and grooming products can take advantage of the revival of facial hair by marketing men's shaving, grooming and maintenance products aimed specifically at facial hair.

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