Alternatives to ordinary fenders I ride a fixie and fenders just don't look good on it. Rear fender is ok, but there is no way I'm installing such a monstrosity on the front wheel. Are there any alternative out there that don't make make shoes soaking wet after a few turns?

I've seen interesting approach done on a Denny bike that won The Bike Design Project. Is a brush that constantly contacts the tire a good approach?
Plastic fenders, yeah I would agree with you that they don't look good on a fixie.

However, I think metal is the perfect match for a fixie.  Might wanna consider Velo Orange.