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Elgar-ifying the stars: proof that everyone looks better with a great big Edwardian mo
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.
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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.
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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.
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3. Harry Styles
This is one that will drive the Directioner's wild. The Mo and hat, that's what makes you beautiful.
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4. Miley Cyrus
It seems the irrevent pop star heard about the English composer's 'Bangerz' tour of 1908. A very good one that.
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5. Justin Timberlake
That mo, that quiff. Effortlessly elegant.
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6. Leonardo DiCaprio
The actor has recently turned 40 and has really grown into the waistcoat tweed and cookie duster.
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7. Neil deGrasse Tyson
The American astrophysicist has a mind-blowing new look.
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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.
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9. Arsene Wenger
Another great football figure, with a touch of Edwardian distinction. Come on Arsene, give us a cello concerto.
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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.
