# Urban Bohemian Instruction Packs The Hipster Starter Kit Has Everything Needed to Join the Crew By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-09-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipster-starter-kit References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/353735/The-Hipster-Starter-Kit-Things-You-Need-To-Be-A-True-Hipster/) & [miklosic.dizajnsvakidan](http://miklosic.dizajnsvakidan.com/) Croatian graphic designer Mihael Miklošić has put together a Hipster starter kit that includes everything you need to be part of the buzzing Hipster nation. The kit includes all the basic necessities to start you off: a plaid flannel shirt, a somewhat vintage-looking Polaroid camera, which Mihael explains is needed "because Instagram is too mainstream," and staple black, horn-rimmed glasses. The most important item, however, is the how-to manual. It will provide all the tips, secrets and guidelines to get you up to date with this ever-growing fad. The Hipster starter kit plays into all the stereotypes that are associated with the subculture and boldly exaggerates them. The pack would make a very comical prank gift for a friend's birthday or a creative art piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hipster Culture Parody:** The rise in mocking self-aware hipster culture with satirical products, represents an opportunity for social media marketing aimed at the millennial audience. - **How-to/instructional Products:** The convenience of how-to kits presents an opportunity for e-commerce companies to create their own instructional products across all hobbies and interests. - **Vintage/analog Craze:** The continued trend towards nostalgic products signals potential for the production and sale of vinyl records, vintage clothing, and Polaroid cameras as luxury items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion/apparel:** The desire for authenticity and niche fashion pieces, presents an opportunity for independent retailers. - **E-commerce:** The popularity of how-to guides and instructional kits suggest branding and marketing opportunities for e-commerce platforms and their partners. - **Photography:** Increased interest in the nostalgia and tactile experience of analog photography may provide opportunities for manufacturers and retailers of vintage and film photography products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [University Starter Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-starter-kit.md) - [Espresso Martini Infusion Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-martini-gift-set.md) - [All-in-One Artisan Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-cocktail-kit.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Craft Starter Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-starter-kit.md) - [Internet Icon Accessory Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finder-icon-backpack.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Collectible Creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiski.md)