The 2000s

The 2000s fashion are often described as being a "mash-up" because trends are the fusion of previous styles from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s together with global and

ethnic clothing (e.g. “boho” –bohemian and hippie style), as well as the fashions of numerous music-based subcultures. Hip-hop fashion generally was the most popular

among young people, followed by the unisex indie look later in the decade.

Globalization also influenced the decade's clothing trends with the incorporation of Middle Eastern and Asian dress into mainstream European, American and Australasian

fashion. Furthermore, eco-friendly and ethical clothing, such as recycled fashions and fake fur, were prominent in the decade.

The 2010s have been defined by a revival of austerity era pieces, hipster fashion and 1980s neon colors. Many mid and late 2000s fashions remained popular, especially the

indie pop look which largely drew upon elements of 1970s garage rock, the 1960s counterculture, and contemporary alternative fashion. And now the million dollar

question: can you tell indie and hipster styles apart? Is there any difference at all?

The Urban Dictionary definition for Indie Hipsters: “people who consider themselves to be "indie" or independent, because of the way they dress, the music they listen to, etc., When all the while they are just following already made trends, therefore copying off of one another. They are all alike seeing as they follow the same trends. They think they are all so unique and

different, yet they are all basically the same.”