Beard Liberation Front
18th May
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2026 Beard, Shorts & Sandals Season open. Sunglasses in vogue
The Beard Liberation Front, the informal network of beard wearers, has said that the 2026 Official Beard, Shorts and Sandals Season is officially open
The pre-Season was marked by variable weather but the forecast now indicates higher temperatures with less rain for a period. The 2025 Season opened on 18th May so it is almost a month earlier this year
No Guidelines in 2026
The Beard Liberation Front, one of whose founding principles is that people should be able to dress and appear as they want, is increasingly concerned about official diktats on how people should or should not appear.
For the first time the voluntary option of wearing shades or sunglasses has been added after consultation within the network.
However the BLF urges those participating in the 2026 Beard, Shorts and Sandals Season to take care out there:
1 UV levels. It’s not just sun that can lead to sunburnt legs
2 Pogonophobia. Participants should beware beard haters
BLF Organiser Keith Flett said, the Beard, Shorts and Sandals season has been a major influence on summer fashions in recent times and we expect the 2026 season to be no different. There is however a major difference again this year. There are no guidelines. Do your own thing!
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