Facial hair
Sikh photographers go beyond beards and turbans with their portraits
The men in Naroop Singh Jhoot and Amit Amin’s photo series, “The Singh Project,” all have three things in common: turbans, beards and the middle name Singh. Yet as the photos show, their personalities — and looks — are extremely diverse.
The Story of One Soldier Challenging Military Uniforms
The cornerstone of the military is discipline and conformity. The simplest example can be found in a soldier’s uniform: Everyone dresses the same, everyone acts the same and everyone does the same–and for good reason. But how important is appearance when it comes to the ability to serve? That’s the question Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi, […]
The Playoff Beard: What’s Your Superstition?
The NHL playoffs started last night, and for many of these professional athletes that means growing a “playoff beard.” A tradition in hockey that goes back three decades, the playoff beard is for both players and fans who refuse to shave during the post-season. This superstition has spread to other professional sports as well, and […]
‘Tache Tales and More
I walked into the Windsor Castle Pub in London and immediately felt like the odd one out. Not because I was sober but because it was the day the Handlebar Club was having its monthly meeting (needless to say, I am clean shaven). The Handlebar Club comprises of men from diverse backgrounds who are rather […]