• A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
    A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
  • A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
    A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
  • A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
    A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
  • A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
    A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
  • A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
    A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
  • A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
    A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
  • People take part in the international World Beard and Moustache Championships in Antwerp, Belgium Reuters
    People take part in the international World Beard and Moustache Championships in Antwerp, Belgium Reuters
  • People take part in the international World Beard and Moustache Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
    People take part in the international World Beard and Moustache Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
  • A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
    A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
  • A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
    A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
  • A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
    A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
  • A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
    A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
  • A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters
    A participant of the international World Beard and Moustache Championships poses before taking part in one of the 17 categories of beard and moustache styles competing in Antwerp, Belgium. Reuters

Lifestyle

13 of the best looks from the 2019 World Beard and Moustache Championship

Competitors from around the world came to Antwerp, Belgium to participate in the three-day event

Evelyn Lau
Evelyn Lau
Abu Dhabi

May 20, 2019

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The 2019 World Beard and Moustache Championships wrapped in Antwerp, Belgium on May 19, attracting competitors with some of the most eye-catching facial hair from around the world.

The contest features well-groomed contestants, coming together to compete in the three day event. There are three main categories – moustache, partial beard and full beard – which are then divided into subcategories. There's also a category with women, where they can compete with artificial facial hair.

Click though the gallery above to see more best looks from the men's event.

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