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The mustache is once again a trend among 25-40 year olds. It has an eventful history, with ups and downs … and debates.
Whether brush, Gauloise or croc, everyone has their style of mustache. It is an attribute which is not always serious: as evidenced by those of the eccentric Dali, or Charlie Chaplin. The mustache didn’t have all fans, however. In the 19th century, it was a symbol of military authority. Having become outdated, it is now trendy again, especially for a good cause.
Apart from our ancestors the Gauls, the mustache did not appeal at the time in France. Symbol of authority, only a few kings wear it, such as Louis XIII and Louis XIV. With General Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, this military fashion hit the mark. In 1842, the mustache was compulsory for gendarmes and soldiers. In society too, the mustache becomes a symbol of power. However, not everyone is allowed to wear it, like waiters for example.
Today, the mustache is the emblem of “Movember”: since 2003, all over the world, people have been trimming mustaches to raise awareness about prostate cancer screening.