hipsters, who are they - new messiahs or another youth subculture, the fashion for which will decline in a few years? Maybe these people are really trying to change the world for the better to the best of their ability, or maybe they just give out pathos phrases heard somewhere earlier. It is worth looking into this issue, or at least trying to find an answer.

Hipsters: subculture.

Hipsters have formed into a separate subculture and this is no secret to anyone. But when did this happen? Approximately 70 years ago, in the 40s of the last century. Is that culture identical to its modern counterpart? Not really.

Hipsters of the 40s (hippies)	modern hipsters
Formed on the basis of jazz musicians and fans of this trend in music.	Among the common tastes - perhaps the love of independent performers and producers.
They had something in common with hippies, including the date of occurrence.	They often get angry when the older generation confuses them with hippies.
They sang the image of a jazz musician and often led his lifestyle.	Many have a very poor understanding of music in general.
They have never been particularly wealthy, they were formed from all walks of life. Often not among the wealthiest.	In some way - an elite group, wealthy urban youth who can afford an independent outlook on life.

In the form in which we are used to seeing hipsters, they appeared only 10-15 years ago. And now we really see the peak of fashion for a relatively new trend.

How to become a hipster?

There is no secret initiation or anything like that. There are also no:

1. Anonymous clubs.
2. suburban communities.
3. Secret lodges.
4. totalitarian sects.

No one will write your name on the board and will not hammer it into granite, having previously patted on the shoulder and congratulated you on joining the ranks of hipsters. If you want to belong to this subculture and behave like its representatives - just do it. And there it all depends on your new environment and hangouts, whether they consider the newcomer theirs or not. Certain unwritten code nevertheless exists, it is better not to deviate from it too much:

1. Have a sense of style. Without it now nowhere, especially if you want to look good. They see off, maybe in the mind, but they always meet exactly by the clothes.
2. Always take care of your appearance . Remember, you are not a hippie and no one forbids you to use the entire arsenal of personal care products.
3. Look the part . It’s not enough just to be neat and stylish, you also need to fit into the general circle. Skinny jeans, vintage clothes bought from artisans are suitable for both girls and guys.
4. Support Independent Manufacturers , small offices. There are too many soulless corporations, they are at every turn. But those who make quality hand-made goods can be counted on the fingers.
5. Find something for yourself really old , the level of antiques. It doesn't matter what it is - a hat, a key chain, a camera, a bicycle. The main thing is to show your careful attitude to objects.
6. A very common attribute of a male hipster is a thick, lush beard .

The meaning of the word hipster

The word came to us from the English language, so you need a reference book to understand its meaning. A good knowledge of the language and even a dictionary at hand will not help in finding the answer, because slang term. It originated from to be hip", among the closest translation options -" be on topic ". Roughly speaking, a hipster is someone who always keeps his finger on the pulse of the world whether the news concerns:

• Music.
• Fashion.
• Literature.
• Movie.
• Politicians.

The hipster needs to know what's going on, what's trending next week, and what kind of band can make it this year. Regarding politics, someone may object that the movement is absolutely apolitical. But one can recall the protests at the beginning of the 2000s and a number of reports on the central channels on this topic. Then the trends noticed in time helped to strengthen the position of the community and advertise it throughout the country.

Who will we support with a coin?

From all of the above, we can conclude that only appearance is important for a hipster. What exactly it is laid in the basis of all life goals and aspirations of each representative of the subculture. Is there any idea, any other driving force?

Of course, without it, nowhere. One of the basics that every hipster should remember from the very first days is support for all independent.

• Is it a musical performer?
• Author of another book.
• Or maybe a simple artisan from a small shop opposite.
• Yes, be it even the store itself.

What matters is only the attempts of a person to do something on their own, opposing themselves to monster corporations that can “gobble up” any beginner. There is something in common with the hipsters themselves, because they also often oppose themselves to the whole world, to more and more popular trends. True, it is with such support that problems can arise, because if the creator has a wide circle of fans, his own audience, along with this come profits and some kind of fame. Is it possible after that to give his work the prefix "indie"?

Anticipating changes in society.

In the world, everything is constantly changing, disappearing and appearing, as well as the direction of "hipsters". Who can understand this better than them? However, it's not just about supporting someone or something. It is also important to always be ahead of the rest, ahead of and anticipating new trends.

Fashion, someone might say skeptically, is constantly changing, there is nothing interesting in it. But it's not just about clothes and other accessories. Do not forget about new gadgets, services, applications, social networks and more. It is always nice to guess the disposition of the population to some social network and create an account among the first.

A peculiar reason for pride and boasting, and sometimes useful bonuses from the service itself.

Walking in the forefront of his time, it is very difficult to get some kind of recognition. Think for yourself, you are using something that will become popular and acceptable only in a few months, and maybe even years. And if, over time, the environment understands your insight and will imitate and help in many endeavors, then at first innovations can be perceived with hostility.

What to do, conservative society is not ready for permanent or drastic changes. Whatever it is expressed.

Features and paradoxes

For those who consider themselves hipsters the following features:

1. Striving for higher education. A modern hipster must certainly be educated and well versed, at least in the humanities.
2. Social status is above average. Someone can already have a good capital from birth, others can only strive for this.
3. healthy eating. Do not think that eating meat is normal. Of course, not all hipsters are vegetarians, but the vast majority have given up eating meat.
4. Love for arthouse and contemporary art. Someone may say that it is too abstruse and pretentious, but you just need to understand and feel like another masterpiece.

You can find a whole list of contradictions in the entire subculture. Here, for example, how does dislike for corporations and the presence of a new iPhone in every hipster coexist? Yes, and an idle lifestyle, constant reflections on culture and art are rarely combined with a decent income and a high position in society.

But our whole life is a complete paradox, and among hipsters it is almost impossible to find anyone over 30 years old. Young people are progressive in their views, but they often make mistakes in their judgments.. So let time put everything in its place, including giving answers to such difficult questions.

Now, the question of hipsters - who are they, doesn't seem so complicated? A new youth trend, which most likely will not become more popular, the peak of fashion has passed.

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