Hipster (contemporary subculture) facts for kids
A hipster is a term for a group of young people, usually teenagers and young adults, who enjoy certain styles and ways of living. They first became popular in the 1990s and were very noticeable in the 2010s. The idea of "hipsters" actually started with similar groups in the 1940s. Hipsters often listen to independent music and other types of music that are not mainstream. They also like to wear clothes that are different, often choosing vintage items or clothes from thrift stores. Many hipsters support progressive ideas or have their own independent political views. They often live a lifestyle that is considered "alternative" or unique.
Hipster culture often mixes different styles, tastes, and ways of behaving. A writer named Christian Lorentzen from Time Out New York magazine said that hipsters often borrow styles from older groups like the Beat Generation, hippies, punk fans, and grunge fans. He also noted that hipsters are mostly white people between 18 and 34 years old.
It can be hard to say exactly who is a hipster. Julia Plevin wrote an article for Huffington Post called "Who's a Hipster?" In her article, she explained that it is difficult to give a clear definition of a hipster.
Hipsters in the Suburbs
As hipsters started moving to towns near New York City, The New York Times newspaper created a new word: "Hipsturbia." This word describes how hipsters live in suburban areas, bringing their unique style and interests with them.
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Plaid shirts, decorative pashminas or scarfs horn-rimmed glasses and beards are associated with the stereotypical 21st-century hipster.
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Full beards, vintage clothes, and retro electronics, such as the Casio F-91W watch pictured, are associated with hipster subculture.
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Fred Armisen and Pacific northwest native Carrie Brownstein parody American hipsters on Portlandia.
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See also
In Spanish: Hipster (subcultura contemporánea) para niños
