Originally Posted by innerspaceboy (Post 1549997)

As a serious aside I'd like to address the hipster moniker which undeniably follows me wherever I go.

The term really lost all its meaning about ten years ago when there was a strong social move away from corporate-branded attire and instead toward independent self-expression. Abercrombie made headlines when it shed its trademarked logo-emblazoned clothing line in an attempt to move with the times. As with any social movement, there were easily-identifiable trends in the effort to look "unique," such as the incorporation of Victorian elements into contemporary fashion, and the influence of postmodern "ironic" style, but we're over a decade into the trend now and it's settled down into a more practical sensibility and it's no longer effective to point to a generation of turning-30-somethings and call them "hipsters." They've moved on, and society should as well.

To speak for myself, I've been a classy bastard all my life, and have always had an affinity for neo-Victorian antiques and for gentlemanly-style. Call me hip if it pleases you... I'll just be over here, keepin' it classy.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by Pet_Sounds (Post 1549946)

Observe the hat.

I like you so far, Mr. Spaceman.

Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls (Post 1549981)

Everyone hates on hipsters then one joins us and you're all in love. At least Roxy is keepin it real in yet another thread.

The green doors are cool lookin, and I like the chess set also.

@Carpe - Are you trying to make others jealous?

Originally Posted by innerspaceboy (Post 1549997)

As a serious aside I'd like to address the hipster moniker which undeniably follows me wherever I go.

The term really lost all its meaning about ten years ago when there was a strong social move away from corporate-branded attire and instead toward independent self-expression. Abercrombie made headlines when it shed its trademarked logo-emblazoned clothing line in an attempt to move with the times. As with any social movement, there were easily-identifiable trends in the effort to look "unique," such as the incorporation of Victorian elements into contemporary fashion, and the influence of postmodern "ironic" style, but we're over a decade into the trend now and it's settled down into a more practical sensibility and it's no longer effective to point to a generation of turning-30-somethings and call them "hipsters." They've moved on, and society should as well.

To speak for myself, I've been a classy bastard all my life, and have always had an affinity for neo-Victorian antiques and for gentlemanly-style. Call me hip if it pleases you... I'll just be over here, keepin' it classy.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by innerspaceboy (Post 1549882)

http://i.imgur.com/rbh495G.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/R1ze6Zs.jpg

Originally Posted by innerspaceboy (Post 1549997)

As a serious aside I'd like to address the hipster moniker which undeniably follows me wherever I go.

The term really lost all its meaning about ten years ago when there was a strong social move away from corporate-branded attire and instead toward independent self-expression. Abercrombie made headlines when it shed its trademarked logo-emblazoned clothing line in an attempt to move with the times. As with any social movement, there were easily-identifiable trends in the effort to look "unique," such as the incorporation of Victorian elements into contemporary fashion, and the influence of postmodern "ironic" style, but we're over a decade into the trend now and it's settled down into a more practical sensibility and it's no longer effective to point to a generation of turning-30-somethings and call them "hipsters." They've moved on, and society should as well.

To speak for myself, I've been a classy bastard all my life, and have always had an affinity for neo-Victorian antiques and for gentlemanly-style. Call me hip if it pleases you... I'll just be over here, keepin' it classy.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by innerspaceboy (Post 1549882)

Greetings everyone. I received a wonderful welcome over on the Intro thread, and I thought I'd offer a few fun shots of myself and the Manor where I reside.

If you dig old console tube radios, vintage sci-fi paintings, brass, glass and silver, check out my digs, fully-furnished with 2nd hand treasures!

http://i.imgur.com/rbh495G.jpg

Originally Posted by innerspaceboy (Post 1549882)

Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus (Post 1550816)

I'm sorry but that is one of the most ridiculous affectations I've ever seen. I feel I have to call it as I see it. Not to say I'm not my own special kind of idiot...

Originally Posted by Urban Hat€monger ? (Post 1550823)

You only say that because you were around when those type of clothes were in fashion.