Italy: The Sanremo Music Festival presented a fusion of music and fashion, revealing men’s grooming trends that celebrate retro styles. From Achille Lauro’s classic cut to Bresh’s casual Messy Cut, the event showcased diverse influences that could reshape barber shop trends throughout Italy.
The recent Sanremo Music Festival showcased a vibrant blend of music, performance, and notable fashion trends, particularly in men’s grooming. According to ANSA, the event took place at the historic Ariston Theatre in Italy, where the nuances of hairstyles and facial hair styles evoked reflections of past decades while asserting a contemporary relevance.
A key trend emerging from the festival, described as “Futuro Passato,” demonstrated a retro aesthetic that celebrates contemporary interpretations of classic styles. Insights from Bullfrog, a grooming brand, highlighted the various hairstyles and beard styles that contestants sported, suggesting these looks could influence future trends in barber shops across Italy.
Among the significant styles represented were those that harkened back to the 1920s and 1940s. Achille Lauro captured attention with a classic Italian cut, inspired by timeless figures, featuring longer lengths on the sides and top, elegantly styled with a comb and scissors to emphasise natural waves. Lauro’s hair was styled back, with the added flair of a tousled fringe. Tony Effe, meanwhile, surprised with a meticulously slicked-back style, offering a polished yet rigorous look that contrasted with Lauro’s more relaxed feel.
Moving to the 1950s, Francesco Gabbani was noted for his Executive Contour, a style that combines clean lines with visual flair, whilst sporting a suave moustache. Fedez’s modernised undercut, with a slicked fringe, blended urban aesthetics with meticulous detail, combining streetwear with classic influences. Essential grooming products for maintaining these looks included gel and matte wax for texture.
Irama showcased a grunge-inspired Soft Mullet reminiscent of the late 1970s and early 1980s, characterised by its dynamic movement and voluminous waves, evoking the free-spirited nature of glam rock. In this vein, must-have styling products included foams for enhancing curls and adding structure.
The 1980s made a striking return with Stash from The Kolors flaunting a voluminous Blowout taper haircut, complemented by a gradient fade on the sides. Rocco Hunt embraced an extreme wave through a clean low fade, while stylistically combining it with a mid fade beard for cohesiveness. Olly introduced the bold rock’n’roll moustache to his Mohawk style, which was accentuated by a burst fade that enhanced volume and versatility.
Rkomi’s Mod cut harkened back to the Britpop era of the 1990s, drawing comparisons to the Gallagher brothers with a modern twist that offered a relaxed and urban take on the look, complete with an effortless texture achieved through sea salt spray.
Lastly, the aftermath of the pandemic has also influenced grooming styles, with performers like Bresh sporting a casual Messy Cut, reflecting a more laid-back, natural aesthetic that has gained popularity in recent seasons. His slightly longer top, paired with an unkempt beard, encapsulated a relaxed vibe that resonated with the current cultural climate.
In summary, the Sanremo Music Festival not only celebrated music and artistry but also served as a platform for showcasing evolving trends in men’s grooming, which draw inspiration from past styles while embracing modern takes that reflect contemporary lifestyles and aesthetics.
Source: Noah Wire Services
