3.
a person,
especially during the 1950s, characterized by a particularly strong sense of
alienation from most established social activities and relationships.
This
definition still left me with many questions. (And not to mention I have no
idea what a hepcat is.) So I then decided to go to urbandictionary.com to get a
better definition of what society defines as a hipster. The results are as
follows:
Hipsters are a
subculture of men and women typically in their 20's and 30's that value
independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of
art and indie-rock, creativity, intelligence, and witty banter. Although "hipsterism" is really a
state of mind, it is also often intertwined with distinct fashion
sensibilities. Hipsters reject the culturally-ignorant attitudes of mainstream
consumers, and are often be seen wearing vintage and thrift store inspired
fashions, tight-fitting jeans, old-school sneakers, and sometimes thick rimmed
glasses. Both hipster men and women sport similar androgynous hair styles that
include combinations of messy shag cuts and asymmetric side-swept bangs. Such
styles are often associated with the work of creative stylists at urban salons,
and are usually too "edgy" for the culturally-sheltered mainstream
consumer. The "effortless cool" urban bohemian look of a hipster is
exemplified in Urban Outfitters and American Apparel ads which cater towards
the hipster demographic. Although hipsters are technically conformists within
their own subculture, in comparison to the much larger mainstream mass, they
are pioneers and leaders of the latest cultural trends and ideals. This also applies
to music as well, as many bands have become successful and known to mainstream
audiences only because hipsters first found and listened to them as
early-adopters of new culture. Once certain concepts of fashion and music have
reached mainstream audiences, hipsters move on to something new and improved.
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