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    Elgar-ifying the stars: proof that everyone looks better with a great big Edwardian mo

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    It's Movember and thousands are growing facial hair for men's health charities. But what style to go for? We say forget handlebars or pencils: there is only one 'tache that suits one and all, and it's Edward Elgar's.

    1. Elgar Moustache

      1. Benedict Cumberbatch

      Handsome, timeless style, popular the world over - a true national treasure. Yes, it's Elgar's moustache - modelled here by actor Benedict Cumberbatch.

    2. Elgar Moustache

      2. Lionel Messi

      We believe that once the Barcelona forward and footballing superstar heard that Elgar wrote a football chant, he could not rest until he recreated the Edwardian's classic pastoral pose.

    3. Elgar Moustache

      3. Harry Styles

      This is one that will drive the Directioner's wild. The Mo and hat, that's what makes you beautiful.

    4. Elgar Moustache

      4. Miley Cyrus

      It seems the irrevent pop star heard about the English composer's 'Bangerz' tour of 1908. A very good one that.

    5. Elgar Moustache

      5. Justin Timberlake

      That mo, that quiff. Effortlessly elegant.

    6. Elgar Moustache

      6. Leonardo DiCaprio

      The actor has recently turned 40 and has really grown into the waistcoat tweed and cookie duster.

    7. Elgar Moustache

      7. Neil deGrasse Tyson

      The American astrophysicist has a mind-blowing new look.

    8. Elgar Moustache

      8. Larry the Downing Street Cat

      Number 10's resident feline shows us that it's a moustache that gives you true authority in a house of power.

    9. Elgar Moustache

      9. Arsene Wenger

      Another great football figure, with a touch of Edwardian distinction. Come on Arsene, give us a cello concerto.

    10. Elgar Moustache

      10. Barack Obama

      The US President definitely pulls off this mo off with a beaming smile. He just needs to work on that British stiff upper lip.

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    Mira Nadon is the first woman of Asian descent to be appointed principal dancer at the New York City Ballet.

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