# Hipster-Approved Gifting Sites The 'Hipster Appliances' Website Has Hand-Picked Hipster Gifts By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-08-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipster-gifts References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/359606/Hipster-Appliances-A-Shopping-Site-For-Exceptionally-Particular-People/) & [hipsterappliances](http://hipsterappliances.com/) 'Hipster Appliances' is a site dedicated to suggesting the best [hipster gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippist-ai). The site was created by [Studio Akko](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-store) and curated bi-weekly with a new range of hipster-worthy products. Categories include dining, amusement and home furnishings, with a delightful range of all things nostalgic and slightly tongue-in-cheek. Items in the store include everything from mint-colored retro roller skates to hanging solar dehydrators and rugged beard conditioners. The products are designed for "exceptionally particular people." To spell out just what gives a product that perfect blend of hipster credibility, Studio Akko put together a comprehensive chart to spell it out. The mix consists of a combination of [rustic charm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-appliance-collection), irony and mimicry. Although you may be choosing to buy a gift for a person with picky tastes, this makes the process much easier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hipster Gifting:** Personalized gift boxes and hipster-themed items are gaining popularity as consumers look for unique and memorable ways to show their appreciation. - **Nostalgic Products:** Nostalgia is becoming a popular trend, as consumers seek to recapture simpler times and find comfort in familiar items from their past. - **Irony and Mimicry:** Irony and mimicry are key components of hipster culture, and can be leveraged as a way to create humor and uniqueness in product design and branding. ### Where This Applies - **Gifting Industry:** As consumers seek out more personalized and unique gift-giving experiences, there is an opportunity to create curated gift boxes or specialty products that cater to specific niche interests like 'hipster culture'. - **Retail Industry:** As the popularity of nostalgic and vintage items continues to rise, retailers can create a unique value proposition by offering unique and curated products that cater to these tastes. - **Beauty and Grooming Industry:** As the trend towards rugged, manly facial hair continues, there is an opportunity for product development of beard oils and conditioners that cater to specific styling and grooming needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Parental Gift Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parent-present-gift-generator.md) - [Curated Home Decor Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-decor-for-home.md) - [Seasonal Instrument Gift Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-brands.md) - [Shareable Wishlist Templates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-outfitters-and-canva.md) - [Personalized Gift Ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-gifts.md) - [Thoughtful Home Accessories Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-accessories-shop.md) - [Smoking Accessories Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemper-box.md) - [Affordable Gifting Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bifties.md) - [Fish Lover Snacking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinned-fish.md)