Bradley Cooper has opted for a bold new facial hair look – or he had an unfortunate accident while shaving and is working with it. Whatever the situation, the Maestro star, 49, managed to look effortlessly cool even with a chunk of his beard missing during a stroll in New York . The actor sported a full-looking mane on his face, with a large circular patch clean-shaven beneath his lips and over his chin.

His tousled brown hair matched the bizarre beard fashion , as did the black button-up shirt he wore with white embroidered flowers. He completed the casual look with blue jeans, trainers, and black sunglasses. It’s unknown whether his new beard is in preparation for a role or whether it’s a bold new look for the Hollywood icon.

Just days before the star was spotted making another unusual fashion choice as he was seen taking a stroll rocking two pairs of sunglasses. On June 7 he was snapped with his beard still intact and wearing a pair of sunglasses – both on his head and hanging from his blue shirt. The Star Is Born actor was spotted in the city enjoying a day out with his daughter Lea, seven, whom he shares with ex-girlfriend Irina Shayk .

Earlier this year, Bradley sparked a fierce reaction over his comments about becoming a parent . He opened up about their close bond during an appearance on the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast , but his remarks on being a parent for the first time left many listeners divided. ‘I just needed someone to say, “We’re go.