Designer stubble

Designer stubble is a facial hair style which is a short growth of beard, aimed to affect a rugged masculine or deliberately unkempt appearance.[1] Initially made popular in the 1980s by singer George Michael[2] and actor Don Johnson,[3] the style later regained popularity after being worn by actor Tom Cruise in the 2000s and singers Craig David and Jason Derulo in the 2010s.[4] Several companies now manufacture beard trimmers designed specifically to maintain the designer stubble look.[5] Typically created by trimming the beard to a length of 1–3mm, designer stubble is distinct from a five o'clock shadow, which is the longer and less groomed style seen when the stubble starts to become a full beard.[6]

For the stubble remaining in fields after harvest, see crop residue.
The lower face of a man sporting designer stubble

References
  1. Martin, Gary. "'Designer stubble' - the meaning and origin of this phrase". Phrasefinder. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  2. "Designer stubble". Retrieved 14 July 2011.
  3. Bombeck, Erma (10 August 1986). "Don Johnson stubble creates hairy situation". The Pittsburgh Press. pp. G7. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  4. "Best Beards in Music". ShortList. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  5. Quenca, Douglas (29 September 2011). "Stubble Trimmers - Trial Run". The New York Times. p. E-3. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  6. "Five o'clock shadow". Retrieved 14 July 2011.


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