# Faux Facial Hair Fashion Mustache Balaclavas Give American Apparel A Hairy Twist By TrendHead | Published 2009-03-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mustache-balaclavas-american-apparel-with-a-hairy-twist References: [smartgeezer](http://www.smartgeezer.co.uk/category/accessories/) & [store.americanapparel](http://store.americanapparel.co.uk/rsat500p.html) I can’t believe how long the mustache infatuation wave has been crashing down on us. I love this latest find: an American Apparel mustache mask. It is brilliant. You can even flash a 'stache in a snow blizzard with this balaclava. How sad that winter is nearly over. If I had owned one of these (which apparently comes in two versions, The Major Tache and the Mini Tache, as pictured) then I would have never wished for summer to come. The American Apparel Mustache Masks are made in Downtown LA and are sold for the price of £15 and they do shipping for only £4. More details [here](http://store.americanapparel.co.uk/rsat500p.html). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mustache Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate mustache-themed accessories into their collections, tapping into the ongoing mustache infatuation wave. - **Winter Face Masks:** Potential for outdoor apparel companies to design face masks with unique and quirky designs, such as the American Apparel mustache mask, to make winter gear more fun and fashionable. - **Localized Manufacturing:** Advantage for clothing brands to emphasize locally made products, like the American Apparel mustache masks made in Downtown LA, appealing to consumers who value supporting domestic manufacturing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to capitalize on the mustache trend by offering a range of mustache-themed products, including accessories, apparel, and even cosmetics. - **Outdoor Apparel:** Potential for outdoor apparel companies to innovate their winter gear by incorporating unique and playful designs, like the American Apparel mustache masks, attracting customers seeking both functionality and style. - **Local Manufacturing:** Advantage for local manufacturing companies to promote their capabilities to fashion brands seeking to produce their products locally, meeting the rising demand for domestically made goods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collegiate-Style Winter Scarfs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-6.md) - [Luxe Cartoon-Adorned Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonmin.md) - [Moustachioed Holiday Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santas-secret-stache-marg.md) - [Marshmallow-Inspired Puffer Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallowinspired-puffer-jackets.md) - [Alpine-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madewell-the-chalet-shop.md) - [Wool Sweater Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-masons-wool-sweater-collection.md) - [Versatile Family-Friendly Beanies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laolao.md) - [March Madness Chip Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-march-mustache-collection.md) - [Cheese Pull Scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzarella-stick-scarf.md)