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Among a large stratum of the representatives of the stronger sex inhabiting our planet, there is an opinion that women for the most part do not pay much attention to the appearance of a man – supposedly ladies evaluate, first of all, spiritual qualities.
However, statistics show that women also love with their eyes. The standard of male beauty (in general, as well as female) has undergone a number of tremendous changes over the past hundred years.
At some point, primordially masculine features were in demand – this is a dense physique, short haircut, beard, etc.
Once upon a time, on the contrary, ideas of more romantic masculinity, which are characterized by the absence of developed muscles, narrow shoulders, long hair, and a spiritual look, came into fashion.
We invite you to trace how the canons of male attractiveness have changed over the past hundred years.
10 1930s Charming mustache
At this time, everyone was fascinated by the newly emerging sound film and the new stars that arose due to the rapid development of cinema. Then the trendsetter of men’s fashion became Hollywood actors.
The ideal at that time was considered to be men with a toned body (but not “overloaded” muscles – this will become fashionable much later), good posture, broad shoulders and narrow hips.
9. 1940s Manhood of the War Years
The forties of the twentieth century were marked by a comprehensive militarization. This also affected the idea of male beauty. The ideal image of a man in those years was serious, courageous, with a military bearing, clean-shaven, as required by the charter.
8. 1950’s Rebel spirit
In the 50s, many sex symbols appeared, among which one of the most striking, of course, was the handsome Elvis Presley, who sighed sexually into the microphone and performed his signature dance from the stage. And his hairstyle – a slicked-down cook, has become a role model for all young people.
The obstinate and devilishly charming handsome Marlon Brando from the picture “The Savage” also managed to become an object of desire for many girls of that time. Unlike Elvis Presley, who is an image of lyrical masculinity, Brando has become the embodiment of all the traits inherent in the so-called “tough guys” who are not afraid of the condemnation of society, walk in leather jackets and drive around the city on a motorcycle.
7. 1960s Sexy look
The 60s of the XX century were marked by the beginning of the so-called sexual revolution. Then the view of male attractiveness changed radically. One of the standards of male beauty at that time was the French seducer Alain Delon. His bronzed skin, lanky blue eyes, toned figure are all that is needed to become a sex symbol for many years to come.
At the end of this decade, the movement of hippies and psychedelic rock began to gain popularity. Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors, conquered music lovers with his amazing charisma and deep lyrics. When he appeared on stage, the girls went crazy with delight, and the guys who dreamed of a musical career tried to be like him in everything.
In the 1960s, representatives of the strong half of humanity, living both in the West and in the USSR, became much thinner. Long men’s haircuts are also in vogue. By the way, by that time, the athletic male body had already lost its relevance, moreover, in the 60s, bad habits began to be perceived as a fashion trend, which could not but affect the appearance of men.
6. 1970s Brutality
In the seventies, a new ideal of beauty gradually began to come into fashion – a brutal man with pumped muscles, the personification of which was the then successful bodybuilder and aspiring actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. After numerous victories in the famous Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition, an Austrian guy who speaks with a terrible accent in English was noticed in Hollywood. Women went crazy over him, and men, trying to imitate Arnold, rushed into the rocking chair.
5. 1980s Sportswear
In the 80s, the standard of male beauty, adjusted in gyms, continues to assert itself in society. Now a sports torso has become a necessary attribute of a man who wants to be successful with the female half of humanity. The cult American TV series Baywatch played a big role in this. The athletic bodies of the main characters have driven more than one generation of viewers crazy.
4. 1990’s Grunge
The beginning of the 90s was marked by the popularization of grunge and rock culture. The followers of this movement did not pay attention to their appearance: they wore long and not always well-groomed hair, untidy (or even with holes) clothes and always had a detached look.
The epitome of this movement is the idol of the generation of the 90s – Kurt Cobain. Millions of fans around the world went crazy for him, and he seemed to not care.
In the late 90s, the handsome man type underwent a number of changes. Now in vogue pumped up, but not too muscular figure. The ideal of male beauty is Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp.
3. 2000s Metrosexuality
Now, as it used to be in the 30s, fashion for beauty standards is dictated by Hollywood. On the screens are increasingly appearing men with a naked torso, and sometimes completely naked.
Gyms are back in vogue, a special influence on this was the popular American action movies, where the main characters were tough guys, single-handedly cracking down on a horde of villains.
In addition to Hollywood glossy beauties, football players and tennis players get to the Olympus of popularity. The standard of male beauty is David Beckham. It combines brutality and metrosexuality, which drives young girls crazy.
2. 2010s Carelessness
It’s hipster time. Light negligence and long beards, retro outfits, slender figure, glasses and a careless look – in front of you is a portrait of a man “in trend” of these years. Ryan Gosling is considered the personification of this type.
However, despite the emergence of the cult of hipsters in world fashion, the promotion of a healthy lifestyle is still actively carried out in society. Now both men and women for the most part prefer a sporty body type.
1. Our days
In our turbulent times, a sharply brutal type of male beauty, the opposite of the metrosexual, is beginning to gain more and more popularity. He is distinguished by a strong physique, the presence of a thick beard and long hair gathered in a careless bun on the top of his head, flannel shirts and coarse shoes. This standard is called lambersexuality, which is also called the “lumberjack style”.