‘Party in the back’: Competitors vie for European mullet crown
The annual European Mullet Championship took place in Belgium on May 23, attracting hundreds of participants celebrating the unique hairstyle. The event, inspired by a similar competition in Australia, featured contestants from various countries including France, Spain, and England. Winners were chosen not only for their hairstyles but also for embodying values like tolerance and kindness.
- ▪The European Mullet Championship is held annually in Belgium and celebrates the mullet hairstyle.
- ▪Contestants came from countries such as France, Spain, and England to compete for the title of best mullet.
- ▪Winners were selected based on their hairstyles and personal values, with categories including junior, traditional, and unusual mullet.
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‘Party in the back’: Competitors vie for European mullet crownSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPeople take part in the annual European Mullet Cup in Belgium on May 23.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 24, 2026, 03:30 PMUpdated May 24, 2026, 03:30 PMAUDREGNIES, Belgium – Hundreds of distinctively coiffured participants gathered on May 23 in southern Belgium for the annual European Mullet Championship to celebrate the once-maligned hairstyle.Best captured by the tagline – business in the front, party in the back – the mullet typically combines a closely cropped fringe and sides with flowing locks down the back of the neck.Popularised in the 1980s, it fell dramatically out of fashion before making a somewhat subversive comeback in recent years.The 2026 European championship is…
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