Recently the always inspiring Stevie at Discotheque Confusion posted about the 'Great Hipster Debate'. I had thought about posting on a similar note myself, primarily focusing on the increasingly uniformed brigade so - called 'hipsters' have become. Indeed, I remember a comment from another blogger under the Discotheque post noting the same thing. My thoughts on the subject have changed somewhat from my original cynicism (mingled with a reasonable amount of jealousy over the ridiculously cool wardrobes some hipsters possess) on the matter. Hipsters can certainly look very similar, despite the 'indie' culture they are supposed to represent, there's a look, isn't there? Grungy, sloppy, vintage/retro - isms, layers, a touch of kitschness, basically a mix - match and bit of this and a bit of that ethos, all in the name of cool. Just go on Facehunter or some scenster website and you'll get the idea. My thoughts have now turned to the idea of the Hipster Brigade as a youth culture and in turn an established fashion movement in its own right. Perhaps, this is merely pointing out the obvious and I'm just a bit slow at remarking on it but it's been playing on mind a lot at late. Is the hipster our generation's mod or new romantic; an era defining youth/fashion culture? As someone who has a reasonably ample interest in youth/sub - cultures, it's fascinating to take a step back from present day culture and observe. Will the noughties be remembered for emos and hipsters? With hipsters hand in hand with art, music and not least fashion movements, it's certainly looking that way.
Is the hipster movement the way you want fashion to be largely remembered in years to come?
Is the hipster movement the way you want fashion to be largely remembered in years to come?
Even Vogue UK is getting in on the young hipster act albeit the more wholesome ones. Juno Temple, Hannah Murray, Nicholas Hoult, Giorgia May Jagger are featured looking sufficiently cool among some other less well known, presumably rich 'hip' English kids. 
How does the hipster movement compare with fashion/ youth movements of the past, including my beloved mods? (any excuse to make a pretty collage about them!)
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Apologies for the sporadic posting. Its hectic, hectic here. Will try and catch up on comments as soon as poss.
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