What Defines a Hipster?
According to Bjørn Schiermer (2014, pg. 169), the term hipster originated in late the 1940s, and “was a term for the decadent connoisseurism and over-refinement of late black jazz culture”. Schiermer also imparts, in an interview with Laurie Taylor, that the “hipster culture is no traditional subculture, it’s less uniform” (Taylor, 2014; Schiermer, 2014). Schiemer also voices the culture explores and appreciates what previous generations did not (Taylor, 2014; Schiermer, 2014). Urban Dictionary informs that, by a contributor by the alias of Trey Parasuco (2006), the modern hipster is defined as a subculture of men and women in their 20’s to 30’s who value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics. They …show more content…
49). Irony, once again, is shown through the train of thought of a hipster.
Are Hipsters “Preppy”?
The first known use of the word preppy was in 1967, and defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “someone who dresses or acts like a student at a prep school”, with neat clothes, while speaking formally and properly (Kantor 2011, pg. 30-31). Many use the terms preppy or hipster interchangeably, but, in fact, the hipster is often described as the opposite of their preppy counterparts. The consumption of preppy brands, such a Ralph Lauren and Lacoste, revolves around the idea of consumerism, which hipsters, referring back to Perry and Frank (2006; 1997), rebel against.
Conclusion
The hipster is a complex group that are defined as the following: young individuals that value objects of past generations, creativity, intellect, and witty banter; lack authenticity and blend in with the general population; and are ironic in their sense of style and tastes, as well as tending to reject their label as a hipster. With this in
According to Bjørn Schiermer (2014, pg. 169), the term hipster originated in late the 1940s, and “was a term for the decadent connoisseurism and over-refinement of late black jazz culture”. Schiermer also imparts, in an interview with Laurie Taylor, that the “hipster culture is no traditional subculture, it’s less uniform” (Taylor, 2014; Schiermer, 2014). Schiemer also voices the culture explores and appreciates what previous generations did not (Taylor, 2014; Schiermer, 2014). Urban Dictionary informs that, by a contributor by the alias of Trey Parasuco (2006), the modern hipster is defined as a subculture of men and women in their 20’s to 30’s who value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics. They …show more content…
49). Irony, once again, is shown through the train of thought of a hipster.
Are Hipsters “Preppy”?
The first known use of the word preppy was in 1967, and defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “someone who dresses or acts like a student at a prep school”, with neat clothes, while speaking formally and properly (Kantor 2011, pg. 30-31). Many use the terms preppy or hipster interchangeably, but, in fact, the hipster is often described as the opposite of their preppy counterparts. The consumption of preppy brands, such a Ralph Lauren and Lacoste, revolves around the idea of consumerism, which hipsters, referring back to Perry and Frank (2006; 1997), rebel against.
Conclusion
The hipster is a complex group that are defined as the following: young individuals that value objects of past generations, creativity, intellect, and witty banter; lack authenticity and blend in with the general population; and are ironic in their sense of style and tastes, as well as tending to reject their label as a hipster. With this in