Hipster Evolution

Well done image by Paste Magazine on the evolution of hipsters. Check it (click to enlarge). Also, please visit the site http://pastemagazine.com/ for more great stuff (not a sponsored plug, but wanted give them some traffic in return for using their creation)

Hipster Evolution

Here’s a text transcription of the timeline, taken directly from the the image. All credits go to http://pastemagazine.com/

  • 2000 – “The Emo: The protohipster’s white belt and guyliner make for a soulful combination”
  • 2001 – “The Emo Redux: The skulls on her tour-only death cab tee don’t match the skulls on her vans, so it’s not like she’s trying too hard”
  • 2002 – “The Ashton: His PBR trucker hat and faux vintage t-shirt reveal an obsession with “irony”"
  • 2003 – “The Scenester : A gaudy tattoo appears on her chest, and she is never spotted without her ipod.”
  • 2004 – “The Twee : He adores his rare-vinyl collection and tobacco pipe, despite his 20/20 vision, he wears Buddy Holly Glasses”
  • 2005 – ” The Fauxhemian: She suffers for fashion, wearing a furry hat, boots and keffiyah even during the warmest months. Her new wrist tattoo is the Japanese Symbol for beauty- or at least that’s what the guy at the tat shop showed her.”
  • 2006 – “The Mountain Man – He seeks working-class authenticity, taking pride in his full beard and the fact that he’s often mistaken for a homeless person”
  • 2007 – “The Vingate Queen : She shops at retro boutiques and posts holga photos on her blog. She has said that the koi fish cover-up tattoo on her arm symbolizes “Nature and Love and Peace and Stuff”
  • 2008 – “The Williamsburg – He thoughtfully hangs shutter shades in the Deep-V of his white tee, and he’s often seen walking his fixed gear bike around town while texting with his iphone.”
  • 2009 – “The Meta-Nerd – By wearing the popular three wolf moon t-shirt, today’s hipster makes a mockery of herself. She has finally completed her full sleeve tattoo”
  • 2010 – What are your thoughts on 2010′s evolution? Leave comments below!

The Hipster Move-Out Checklist

If you’re a hipster, and you’re getting ready to move out of your flat (also known as ‘apartment’ for non-hipsters), then you’ll need this checklist from FlatRate movers.

Gotta hand it to FlatRate for coming up with such a great nugget of hipster media.

Hipster Move Out Checklist

Hipster Move Out Checklist

Some snippets from the form in web Text form (why not)

Reason for Move

  • Gentrification
  • Proximity to Music Venue
  • Writer’s Block
  • Artistic Differences

Checklist Steps:

  • Schedule a free FlatRate consultation at your co-op/loft/art space
  • Fold Skinny Jeans / ironic t-shirts / flannel into flatrate wardrobe boxes
  • Separate Proust, Nietzsche and Freud collections in specialized FlatRate book boxes
  • Plan on spending your free time grooming ironic facial hair while FlatRate handles the rest
  • Don’t pay hidden fees, explore hidden emotions
  • Arrange for FlatRate IT setup to ensure speedy blogging in your new co-op/loft/art space
  • Resolve daddy issues (LOL!!)

Great stuff from flatrate.. if you’re not a hipster, use these guys when you move, if only for their sense of humor!