Cash for Stache
by Fabiha Khalid
Many people are unfamiliar with the latest fashion trend that has reached every corner of the globe: mustaches. Yes mustaches- all kinds of mustaches from the English ‘stache to the Mexican and from the Fu Manchu to the horseshoe. But how is someone supposed to display these elegant forms of facial hair? Well the answer is quite simple actually. Nowadays you can find mustache necklaces, earrings, shirts, phone cases, bracelets, cups, and much more. But I mustache you a question: How did this even start? Why did people suddenly become so obsessed over facial hair?
It all started off with Movember. Don’t waste your time checking the calendar because it is not a month of the year. Movember is a global movement that helps raise awareness of men’s health problems such as prostate and testicular cancer and other diseases. For every necklace purchased, two dollars is given to the Movember charity. The guys and girls involved are called Mo Bros and Mo Sistas. Once registered at their website, the Mo Bros start off November 1st clean shaven. For the rest of the month, these men devote their lives to raising awareness in the community for health issues such as prostate and testicular cancers. Movember aims to increase early cancer detection, diagnosis, and ultimately reduce the number of preventable deaths. The money donated is directly sent to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the LiveStrong Foundation, and the Global Action Plan. Since the foundation’s start in 2003 there has been a yearly increase in the amount of money raised, ending with 120 million in 2011. This success can be attributed to the help of the women who are involved because they seek out sponsorships for their growing efforts. “Its not just a month where I can enjoy being scruffy, but it is also pleasing to know that even my littest donation will help someone in need.” said senior Daniel Chiafalo.
This recent phenomena has spread quickly due to the influence of “hipsters” who have turned this trend into a fashion statement. Mustache tattoos, clothing, accessories have become popular over the last year and can be found in most clothing stores such as Pacsun, Tillys, and Urban Outfitters. “I’m a huge fan of the mustache tattoos and I’ve actually received a pack for my birthday!” said Senior Ryan Maharaj.
Many people are unfamiliar with the latest fashion trend that has reached every corner of the globe: mustaches. Yes mustaches- all kinds of mustaches from the English ‘stache to the Mexican and from the Fu Manchu to the horseshoe. But how is someone supposed to display these elegant forms of facial hair? Well the answer is quite simple actually. Nowadays you can find mustache necklaces, earrings, shirts, phone cases, bracelets, cups, and much more. But I mustache you a question: How did this even start? Why did people suddenly become so obsessed over facial hair?
It all started off with Movember. Don’t waste your time checking the calendar because it is not a month of the year. Movember is a global movement that helps raise awareness of men’s health problems such as prostate and testicular cancer and other diseases. For every necklace purchased, two dollars is given to the Movember charity. The guys and girls involved are called Mo Bros and Mo Sistas. Once registered at their website, the Mo Bros start off November 1st clean shaven. For the rest of the month, these men devote their lives to raising awareness in the community for health issues such as prostate and testicular cancers. Movember aims to increase early cancer detection, diagnosis, and ultimately reduce the number of preventable deaths. The money donated is directly sent to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the LiveStrong Foundation, and the Global Action Plan. Since the foundation’s start in 2003 there has been a yearly increase in the amount of money raised, ending with 120 million in 2011. This success can be attributed to the help of the women who are involved because they seek out sponsorships for their growing efforts. “Its not just a month where I can enjoy being scruffy, but it is also pleasing to know that even my littest donation will help someone in need.” said senior Daniel Chiafalo.
This recent phenomena has spread quickly due to the influence of “hipsters” who have turned this trend into a fashion statement. Mustache tattoos, clothing, accessories have become popular over the last year and can be found in most clothing stores such as Pacsun, Tillys, and Urban Outfitters. “I’m a huge fan of the mustache tattoos and I’ve actually received a pack for my birthday!” said Senior Ryan Maharaj.