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The Clever Mustache

I’ve been watching the sly little mustache sweep through the indie design world for at least a year now which leads me to wondering how this whole ‘disguise’ trend got started as a design motif in the first place? Anyone know?

Shown above: cards from elephantine and owl print from hoorah.

I’ve seen it used on pocket mirrors and buttons, wallets and art. Also necklaces, sticker packs and even on posters, throw pillows, rubber stamps and silver stud earrings. This crafty man knitted and framed his own and Mr. Octopus seems to be enjoying his immensely.

Marcel Duchamp drew one on a copy of the Mona Lisa once so is this some kind of modern day take on that? Hmmm. Anyone know?

(images from elephantine and horrah)


9 Responses to “The Clever Mustache”

  1. 1 TonicHome commented:


    That is a very funny trend that I don’t think I’ve noticed before. I’m sure it will develop into “something”. Thanks for the amusing post!

  2. 2 fad commented:


    it’s a fad, there are always fads, the term “mini trend” is a bit irksome.

  3. 3 Anonymous commented:


    i love the blah blah wallpaper. would you happen to know who the manufacturer is?

    drew
    http://www.drew-o-rama.com

  4. 4 mara commented:


    i love this! i think i may buy it to hang my jewelry from it.

  5. 5 freshpinkstyle commented:


    All the hipsters have been wearing mustaches on their faces for the past couple of year around the SF bay area. I guess this look has helped the look trickle down into the design world?

  6. 6 Mae Jane commented:


    i’ve always secretly wished i could grow a handlebar mustache. but i can’t but darn that’s cute!!

  7. 7 orange you lucky! commented:


    That is so funny! the ‘stash’ is too cute, but what’s gets me even more is the BLAH blah wallpaper:) Super nice!

  8. 8 ToKissTheCook commented:


    Optimistic? Possibly but the mustache is one of the emblems of 826 Chi, also known as the Boring Store (supplies for spies). It’s an awesome awesome organization for kids started by Dave Eggers. Their annual fundraiser, the Moustache-a-thon, is going on now.
    http://826chi.org/moustache/

  9. 9 Nonpareil » Blog Archive » disguise. commented:


    [...] One of my favorite design blogs, Decor 8 was WAY ahead of me to catch on to this trend…click here to see her post about it. Thought I’d do my part to spread the mustache [...]

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