Quiff
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The Quiff is a hairstyle that combines the 50's pompadour hairstyle, the 50's flattop, and sometimes a mohawk. The hairstyle was a staple in the British 'Teddy Boy' movement, but became popular again in Europe in the early 1980s with early psychobilly acts including The Meteors, Demented Are Go, and others. For a while, DJ and TV presenter Mark Lamarr was a famous proponent of the quiff.
The Hairstyle, although prominent in the 80's, faded into obscurity except among those die hard 80's culture fans. The Quiff saw a revival in the late 90's which continues through todays more versatile and varied cultural style and fashion sensibilities. It was awoken from the dead due to the advent of the French crop, which comprises of a modern version of the Quiff suitable for the 21st century. Initially the Quiff was more conservative and less prominent than before, but with today's social barriers being broken down people are creating their own styles without the worry of any social stigma. This has resulted in the Quiff becoming a style which is here to stay.
[edit] Notable quiffs
- Morrissey, British singer formerly of The Smiths, is well-known for his trademark quiff.
- Grease characters Danny Zuko and his fellow T-Birds sport quiffs
- Mark Kermode, film critic famed for his 50's style quiff.
- Elvis Presley
- Brian Setzer of the group Stray Cats
- Tintin, classic comic book character
- Johnny Bravo, cartoon character
