Hipsters Alyona Yegorova Polina Mikhailova Origins in

Hipsters Alyona Yegorova Polina Mikhailova

Origins in the 1940 s • The term was coined during the jazz age, when "hip" emerged as an adjective to describe aficionados of the growing scene. Although the adjective's exact origins are disputed, some say it was a derivative of "hop", a slang term for opium, while others believe it comes from the West African word "hipi", meaning "to open one's eyes". The ultimate meaning of "hip", attested as early as 1902, is "in the know". • The entry for "hipsters" defined them as "characters who like hot jazz".

from 1990 s until now Hipsters are young people , which have trendy hairstyle and sloppy vintage look, smoke European cigarettes , listen coolest bands, read modern literature , interested in elitist culture and fashion and appreciate freedom.

Disagreements and philosophy • They think that: • All people should be different and have personal style • People should be cultural-developed • Reject the culturally-ignorant attitudes of mainstream consumers • People should have higher education • All countries should have democratic political regime • External and internal freedom • The ban of lie

Extremists • Hipsters haven’t got extremist beliefs. Maybe only one, that you must be freedom and do what you want.

Fashion • A specific style of clothing is the basic of the hipsters culture. They mix label clothes with vintage clothes. Hipster often wear: 1. Skinny-jeans 2. T-shirts with print 3. Plaid shirts 4. Gumshoes 5. Glasses with a thick rim 6. Accessories

Sense of belonging • If you are extraordinary, mature , sociable , love culture and fashion, you can be a hipster. Person possessing this qualities will feel sense of belonging to the hipsters.