David Beckham blamed for decline in razor blade sales
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David Beckham is being blamed for a drop in razor blade sales – as fans of the former England captain try to emulate his rugged stubble look. The 38-year-old has not been seen clean shaven for months – and his famous Gillette advertising deal (which snagged him £40million) came to an end back in 2007. ‘Look at the decline of razor blade sales for proof of how fashion-conscious men such as the bearded Mumford & Sons and Zac Efron have affected the male market,’ trade magazine The Grocer said, taking the folk rockers and High School Musical hunk into consideration as well. Jeremy Paxman with beard on Newsnight Jeremy Paxman sparked debate after he decided to keep his holiday beard (Picture: BBC/Twitter) Razor blade sales are apparently down 6.1 per cent over the last year. Last week Jeremy Paxman trended on Twitter – and sparked a bit of tabloid discussion – when he appeared on Newsnight sporting a shaggy beard. The opinionated reported has since declared he wasn’...