Hipsteric

There’s a new trend in Williamsburg of hipsters sporting upper-lip mustaches and closely cropped hair (Brad Pitt in inglorious bastards).
What’s the reason behind that? Anita

by Dyers.org

Recently spotted on the East Coast, the short hair/skinny mustache combo seems to be the latest hair trend of the cool kids. Different from what we’ve seen so far in the hipster world, the new style surprises quite a few. So what happened to the I-make-$10/hour-(including tips) shaggy grooming style? Is looking sharp the new black? Let’s look into the two parts of the equation in order to fully understand such a dramatic change.
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It’s everywhere! On your tween sister’s see-through shirts, F21’s window display, and now even Drew Barrymore’s legs. For the last couple of years, plaid has been spreading faster than swine flu. And what was once a distinctive sign of membership to the cool world is being immoderately devoured by the masses. So why is plaid so popular? How come tweens like it almost as much as R-Patz’s wrinkly hoodies? Will the cool pattern remain a hipster favorite?

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Once an incontestable ruler of the complex hipster fashion world, American Apparel has lately been the target of overwhelming critics from indie fashionistas; some even accusing the fashion giant of being one of the architects behind the conspiracy that brought leggings and wristbands to the masses. And it is legitimately that we can ask ourselves whether the LA brand has forever lost its prestigious status or still remains a hipster favorite.

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Want to know whether American Apparel really still is the place where hipsters buy their low-cut V-neck shirts? Are you wondering why it is so wrong to listen to the Dave Matthews Band and how a corporation like Apple became a favorite in the cool kids world? Send us all your questions and we’ll do our best to provide you with the most nonobjective,  accurate answers.