Beards are overrated. There, we said it. Most times, beards make men come across as clones of one another and this can be quite repelling. Ugh. Now before you flip out over what we’ve just said, let’s tell you that we have solid evidence. One look at the style trends in 2018 and you’ll see how the moustache owned the scene and the beard is nowhere to be found.
The mooch has arrived and we’ve got to give major props to cricketer Shikhar Dhawan for putting it on the fashion map. He has always proudly flaunted his mooch and is also known for his signature twirl. It was Shikhar’s birthday on Dec 5 and Virender Sehwag wished him in his trademark quirky style while appreciating his moustache.
If Bollywood joining a trend is any measure of how big it is, then the moustache totally rocked this year. Here are 5 actors who owned the moochwala look because after all #MoochKaSawaalHai.
Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh is known to experiment when it comes to his looks, clothes and even roles. In his upcoming film, he’ll been seen sporting a sharp-looking handlebar moustache. This mooch totally complements his beefed-up cop avatar. We already see this super cool look becoming a huge rage in the days to come.
Ajay Devgn
This year, Ajay Devgn sported the classic moustache and carried it in a way that only he can. This well-groomed mooch has an understated air about it and gives you a a ‘don’t-mess-with-me’ kinda look. So listen up men, if you want to be taken seriously, you know what to do.
Also, this mooch will help you beat up all the baddies just like Ajay does. (PS: Try it out at your own risk)
Varun Dhawan
Varun Dhawan has an everyday quality about him that is quite endearing. His wide and thick Chevron moustache as part of a film had created a lot of buzz. Varun looked like quite the charmer in this look and so will you. In fact, we suggest let your first Tinder picture be one where you have a Chevron moustache and see how the matches go up.
Akshay Kumar
Have you heard of the lampshade moustache? No? Well, then you must check out Akshay Kumar’s look in this sport-based period drama. This mooch is carefully cropped above your upper lip and runs along the length of your lips. It gives you that retro wala look. So in case you’re invited to a 70s or 80s themed party, you now know what to do.
John Abraham
John Abraham’s Chevron moustache was on point this year. His look was quite close to what most Indian men sport on a daily basis. It adds that dash of style to your overall appearance and is easy to maintain. So if you’re toying with the idea of sporting a mooch, you can start off with this one before getting experimental.
The moustache is easily the biggest fashion trend of 2018 and we feel this was long overdue. There’s no end to how experimental you can get with the mooch and try out a different look every single time. It’d be great to see how this trend evolves in 2019 and where it goes from here. Till then, keep twirling because ultimately, #MoochKaSawaalHai.
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