The New York Times recently ran an article about hipster fashion trends that claimed sarcastically that "the Rick Steves look is next." While I'm honored to be mentioned in any article discussing pop culture, I must respectfully disagree with the author. The Rick Steves look isn't the NEXT hipster fashion trend -- it is, in fact, the CURRENT fashion trend. While I generally lay low when it comes to making fashion statements, I believe these photos prove that I was the Original Hipster. Don't you agree?
Children of the '60s and '70s, I'm sure you have similar photos of yourselves--whether hitchhiking through Europe or just hanging out at home. Dig them up, and share them with me on Facebook. Let's show the younger generation that they should have been listening to their parents' fashion advice all along.
Groovy travels!
Rick Steves Hipster Fashion Tip: Cargo short shorts and black digital watches
Rick Steves Hipster Fashion Tip: Tribal print vests
Rick Steves Hipster Fashion Tip: Mop hair and journal writing
Rick Steves Hipster Fashion Tip: Leather bomber jackets and being surrounded by women's underwear
Rick Steves Hipster Fashion Tip: Pinky rings (look closely)
Rick Steves Hipster Fashion Tip: Headphones and bad wine
Rick Steves Hipster Fashion Tip: Grey fedoras and high waisted jeans
Rick Steves Hipster Fashion Tip: Tight T-shirts
Rick Steves Hipster Fashion Tip: Studded black belts with black socks