Beards and Mustaches Abound in the Beardfolio by Matt Rainwaters
Marissa Liu — January 19, 2010 — Art & Design
References: mattrainwaters & definitivetouch
Beardfolio by Matt Rainwaters is a collection of portraits, not just any portraits though, these are reserved only for those with extravagant facial hair. With the advent of things like Movember and the robust rejuvenation of plaid and the lumberjack look, beards are more popular that ever.
Not one wimpy soul-patch or terrible goatee to be found in the Beardfolio by Matt Rainwaters. No, this is straight up, red-blooded manliness. If you’re going to grow facial hair, click through the gallery of these impressive specimens for inspiration.
Not one wimpy soul-patch or terrible goatee to be found in the Beardfolio by Matt Rainwaters. No, this is straight up, red-blooded manliness. If you’re going to grow facial hair, click through the gallery of these impressive specimens for inspiration.
Trend Themes
1. Facial Hair Trends - The ever-increasing popularity of extravagant facial hair creates opportunities for new grooming products and services, such as beard oils, balms, and grooming tools.
2. Photography Trends - The rise of niche photography projects, such as Beardfolio, creates opportunities for photographers to specialize in specific genres and build a dedicated following.
3. Masculinity Trends - The resurgence of traditional masculine aesthetics and interests, such as plaid and the lumberjack look, opens up opportunities for marketers to create products and campaigns that appeal to this demographic.
Industry Implications
1. Grooming Industry - The growth of the facial hair trend creates an opportunity for grooming companies to create and market new products for this niche market.
2. Photography Industry - Niche photography projects, like Beardfolio, have the potential to grow into profitable business ventures, as they tap into previously unexplored markets.
3. Marketing Industry - The resurgence of traditional masculine aesthetics presents an opportunity for marketers to target a demographic that has embraced these styles with new campaigns and products.
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