How the moustache is shaping up to be a hot new facial hair trend

The mustache has been making a comeback in many Hollywood movies, as well as on social networks. Photo: AFP

Sometimes seen as a symbol of power, protest, despotism or even eccentricity, the moustache has never really been a unanimous facial hair choice, even becoming outdated over the years.

But then along came the latest Hollywood blockbusters – more powerful even than hipsters – to turn the "stache" into the hottest must-have look.