We recently came across illustrator and Graphic Designer Andy Hemming courtesy of the Guardian and wanted to share the genius of his latest work with you dapper lot.
Andy is a football fan that like most of us loves to look back on glorious teams and players of times past. His latest illustrations focus towards one particular aesthetic trait that greets the commercial deals and fancy boots of today’s generation with a heavy challenge. We are of course referring to the rough and tough of the moustache.
Ex Liverpool Captain Graeme Souness
The pureness of a manly moustache rarely features in the game these days besides the novelty month of November. It’s always encouraging to see Kammy sporting his trademark trail every Saturday whilst reporting mind.
Fan Favourite Chris Kamara
When asked about the inspiration behind his illustrations, Andy replied: “ ’I think it’s important to remember these great figures of the game who not only sported some of the finest upper-lip wear you’re ever likely to see, but who also shaped the game we enjoy today.” We couldn’t agree more.
Aberdeen defensive ace in the 70s & 80s, Willie Miller
Andy has released the work physically as a 20 page zine containing the illustrations and further written content focusing on ‘the last, lost holy grail of football as a contact sport; the football ‘tache.’ You can purchase the zine here.
