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There are not many things that withstand the test of time and you may have thought that mullets are definitely not one of them. But you’re wrong. There’s even an annual festival called "Mulletfest" in Kurri Kurri, Australia dedicated to honoring these hairstyles. London-based photographer Craig Gibson traveled there to photograph the best of the 2020 contestants.

"I'd seen the festival online and researched it by watching various YouTube videos and following hashtags and then I just decided to book a flight and go. The festival seemed quite loud, but I wanted to make something a bit quieter and fashion-based,” the photographer says to Bored Panda.

In his series "Kentucky Waterfalls," he captures some of the faces of the competition of all ages from all over the world. His aim was to capture a more intimate side of the event and its attendees, so he chose to wander around and ask people whether they would like to take an interesting portrait. Here are the best photos that he captured there.

More info: Instagram | craig-gibson.com

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    jevais
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pity the boy has a lovely face, the hair is awful.

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    Scagsy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Flat top, bald spot and all of it topped off with "Let 'er rip tater chip".

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    Marky Mark
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He definitely drives a 80's camaro with fuzzy dice on mirror

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    Weim Central
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If this kid is of Native American descent it is all completely legit.

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    Jo Choto
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That hair is such a beautiful colour.

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    Catlady6000
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually love his face. Makes me want to get some clay and sculpt it

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    Weim Central
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The mullet = meh, the shirt = that's commitment!

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    Melissa Meaux
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's missing the mul, he just has the let 🤣

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    Weim Central
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmm... strikes me as just "mullet curious"

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    Dippin Dot
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like Joe Dirt with the chops and stache.

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    Weim Central
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agree with Scagsy about the lack of mullet BUT the photographer reflected in the pupil is pretty remarkable photography!

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