Just when we thought we had seen it all when it came to celebrity haircuts, along came Robert Pattinson. The actor (most notably known for his portrayal of a young King Edward in the 2012 film, The King’s Speech) recently chopped off his long locks and went for a rather unique short haircut.
Pattinson’s hair was long and luscious enough to cover half of his ears, so he had to go a little short to avoid looking like a weirdo. The 20-year-old adopted this odd ‘do because he was aiming to emulate the fashion styles of the 1970s, specifically those of the artist Keith Haring.
But what does this mean for the average person? What are the best short haircuts for men and women in 2019?
Here, we examine some of the most stylish haircuts for men and women in an effort to help you choose the best short haircut for yourself.
A Closer Look At Keith Haring
Haring started his artistic career when he was just 16 years old. After completing his schooling, he moved to New York City where he began designing stage costumes and elaborate floral arrangements. During one of his first exhibitions, he was surprised to see a lot of people come to view his work.
This is when he realised that he had tapped into something that was bigger than himself, and that there was a demand for his unique style. He began to focus on his designs and create more elaborate displays. This led to him becoming one of the most prominent figures of the ‘disco revolution’.
Haring designed more than 500 floral arrangements for weddings, bar mitzvahs, and other special events during his lifetime. However, he did not just design blooms – he often incorporated figures from pop culture into his designs. This resulted in everything from skulls and bones to flowers and vegetables.
Most notably, Haring designed the set of flowers for Michael Jackson’s Bad album. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in March 1981, and went on to become the best-selling album of all time. The album featured a more adult-oriented style compared to Jackson’s previous work, and it is in part due to Haring’s floral design that the album’s artwork is considered one of the most iconic images of all time.
There is a reason that Michael Jackson called Keith Haring “the father of hip hop gardening” – this guy really did innovate the way we look at and interact with flowers. It is safe to say that without Haring’s influence, the concept of a ‘floral commission’ may never have come about.
Short And To The Point
Since its inception in the early 1960s, the peace symbol turned into one of the most recognised logos in the world. Designed by London-based graphic designer Robert James, the ‘sans’ logo broke new ground in terms of its simplicity and effectiveness. Thanks to its abstract form, anyone, regardless of age or education, could recognise and associate the logo with its meaning of ‘without deception’.
Beside the logo, James also designed a range of T-shirts, sweatshirts, and other clothing items that were emblazoned with the symbol. The designer was inspired by the simplicity of the logo and the ideals of pacifism and non-violence.
There is no debating that the ‘sans’ logo is one of the most minimalistic and stylish logos of all time. But James did not rest on his laurels after creating this emblematic image. He kept evolving it, and in 2015, he unveiled a new, more streamlined version of the logo, designed in tandem with the London-based fashion brand Joseph Abbatt.
Classic Or Cool?
When it comes to short haircuts for men and women, many people think that the ‘70s are back, but that is far from true. Millennials are slowly taking over, and they are bringing with them a more polished and eclectic approach to fashion. This is most apparent in the way they style their facial hair, which has become longer, bushier, and more defined.
It was only a matter of time before the beard fashion trend reached the hair salon. Beards have been popular for centuries, and during the 19th century, people were taking fashion cues from the novels of Sir Walter Scott. The story goes that in his novel, Waverley, Scott created a character named Scottie, a ‘bearded lady’ who sported a thick set of facial hair which she used to great effect. This was followed by other fictional characters, and then by the real life men and women of London.
Today, beards have made their way into the fashion mainstream. Not only are more and more men sporting them, but the lines between fashion and functionality are blurred. Let’s take a look at some of the most stylish men’s haircuts of the moment.
A Closer Look At Keith Haring
Keith Haring started his artistic career when he was just 16 years old. After completing his schooling, he moved to New York City where he began designing stage costumes and elaborate floral arrangements. During one of his first exhibitions, he was surprised to see a lot of people come to view his work.
This is when he realised that he had tapped into something that was bigger than himself, and that there was a demand for his unique style. He began to focus on his designs and create more elaborate displays. This led to him becoming one of the most prominent figures of the ‘disco revolution’.
Haring designed more than 500 floral arrangements for weddings, bar mitzvahs, and other special events during his lifetime. However, he did not just design blooms – he often incorporated figures from pop culture into his designs. This resulted in everything from skulls and bones to flowers and vegetables.
Most notably, Haring designed the set of flowers for Michael Jackson’s Bad album. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in March 1981, and went on to become the best-selling album of all time. The album featured a more adult-oriented style compared to Jackson’s previous work, and it is in part due to Haring’s floral design that the album’s artwork is considered one of the most iconic images of all time.
There is a reason that Michael Jackson called Keith Haring “the father of hip hop gardening” – this guy really did innovate the way we look at and interact with flowers. It is safe to say that without Haring’s influence, the concept of a ‘floral commission’ may never have come about.
The Puma King
Another stylish artist who sported a thick beard and loved to pose with flowers was the late football (or soccer as it is known in the U.S.) superstar, David Beckham. The retired soccer player wore his abundant facial hair with pride, and it was undoubtedly a style choice that made a profound impact, not only in soccer but in fashion as well. The fashionable Englishman sported a thick full beard that covered most of his cheeks and ears. He wore his beard in a way that emphasized its masculinity and strength.
The look was so prominent that when Beckham arrived in Milan for the 2006 World Cup, fans were calling for his ‘style idol’ to be crowned ‘King of Milan’. The Soccer King didn’t disappoint, and he and his partner, Victoria Beckham, were officially anointed as such during a special ceremony before the tournament began.
The Mullet Is Back
No, we are not talking about your typical moustache here. What we are referring to is the ‘Mullet’, a hairstyle that saw its heyday in the ‘70s and which has recently been making a comeback. This is a hairstyle so named because of its resemblance to a chicken’s tail feathers – hence the name ‘Mullet’.
The ‘70s were a prolific time for hairstyle trends, with many new looks emerging that were unique to that decade. One of the most prominent ‘Mullets’ of that time was designed by the late great George Harrison, and his son, George Harrison IX. The younger George sported the iconic style, which consisted of a square-shaped beard that reached his collarbone. For that matter, many stars of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s sported this classic look, including Kurt Russell, Peter Fonda, and Dennis Quaid.