Beckham and Broad stage coup to bring back the moustache

Beckham and Broad stage coup to bring back the moustache

Dubbed dull and antiquated, the moustache has, recently, been exiled to a far flung corner of men’s style – except for in November (read Movember). However this summer, whether it be at Wimbledon or on the red carpet, there’s been a peppering of pencil lines, free stylers and chevrons. Gentlemen, the spectre of the moustache is rising from the ashes, not for charity, but at the hands of a group of intrepid, moustachioed pioneers. Here are the men who’ve been leading the way.

David Beckham, , There’s a reason why David Beckham is the one of the most stylish men in the world; impeccably dressed, his off piste gimmick that defines his status as a style icon has changed from year to year. Forget the dreads and throw away the earrings, Beckham’s latest idiosyncrasy is a dashing and elegant moustache which was the envy of centre court.

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Hugh Jackman, , The last time we saw Hugh Jackman, he was bearing his claws on the big screen as the cleanshaven Wolverine in the latest X-Men movie. However, with his upcoming role as Blackbeard in a new adaption of the Peter Pan story, Jackman has grown a sprouting, talon like moustache and, despite his disco ball haircut, he’s never looked more striking.

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Larry Ellison, , It might be old news, but in case you hadn’t heard, the 2nd richest man in the world is a fan of a neatly cropped chevron. Although he’s never been without one, whether it’s in the boardroom or on his 90ft yacht, Mr Ellison’s moustache has been his personal trademark.

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Stuart Broad, , A deviation from the rest of the pack, everyone’s favourite fast bowler has gone for a thinly cropped pencil lined moustache. Tidier than the stylings of Beckham, Jackman and Ellison, Broad’s moustache shows that not all men need to throw away the razor and grow a tash the size of a hedge to sharpen themselves up.

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Michael Fassbender , , Fresh from his latest brush with mutant mayhem, the brooding half-Irish half-German actor continues to sport his trademark unshaved top lip. Although it’s elegant and striking, with a role lined up in the upcoming adaptation of Assassins Creed, we’re more than curious to see if the famously protective Fassbender will keep his handlebars.

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