Global Blogs Document Underground Hotspots, Style & Nightlife
Shelby Lee Walsh — March 5, 2009 — Fashion
References: sharkvsbear & thecobrasnake
The hipster movement is alive and well, and there are a number of photo blogs around to document its existence. These photo blogs feature some of the most interesting and freshest fashions; some even travel the world to attend the hottest concerts, fashion shows and celebrity parties.
American photographer Mark Hunter, aka The Cobra Snake, has been following (and leading) hipsterdom everywhere from Paris to Sweden to Australia and back to his native homeland. Check out the photos with this article for an overload of non-prescription glasses, tight pants, sweaty concertgoers, Converse sneaks, and general debauchery.
And don’t be surprised to see The Cobra Snake’s good friend and famed scenester DJ Steve Aoki alongside the likes of Paris Hilton, Danny Masterson, 90210’s Shanae Grimes, Steve-O, Kanye West, and many models sporting the latest in couture.
Equally as intriguing is The Cobra Shop with its wide range of vintage fashion finds “hand-picked by The Cobra Snake on his adventures all over the world.” If you’re looking for a rabbit fur coat or maybe just an old-school Simpsons tee, he’s got it. The Cobra Snake makes even the tackiest of attire somehow look like it is at the cutting edge of cool.
If you are into The Cobra Snake already or just can’t get enough of it, check out Canadian blog Shark vs. Bear. This Toronto-based blog will tickle your fancy. It documents various parties at Toronto hotspots like The Drake Hotel, Sneaky Dee’s and The Legendary El Mocambo.
Urban nightlife has never been so colorful, playful, loud and… hip.
American photographer Mark Hunter, aka The Cobra Snake, has been following (and leading) hipsterdom everywhere from Paris to Sweden to Australia and back to his native homeland. Check out the photos with this article for an overload of non-prescription glasses, tight pants, sweaty concertgoers, Converse sneaks, and general debauchery.
And don’t be surprised to see The Cobra Snake’s good friend and famed scenester DJ Steve Aoki alongside the likes of Paris Hilton, Danny Masterson, 90210’s Shanae Grimes, Steve-O, Kanye West, and many models sporting the latest in couture.
Equally as intriguing is The Cobra Shop with its wide range of vintage fashion finds “hand-picked by The Cobra Snake on his adventures all over the world.” If you’re looking for a rabbit fur coat or maybe just an old-school Simpsons tee, he’s got it. The Cobra Snake makes even the tackiest of attire somehow look like it is at the cutting edge of cool.
If you are into The Cobra Snake already or just can’t get enough of it, check out Canadian blog Shark vs. Bear. This Toronto-based blog will tickle your fancy. It documents various parties at Toronto hotspots like The Drake Hotel, Sneaky Dee’s and The Legendary El Mocambo.
Urban nightlife has never been so colorful, playful, loud and… hip.
Trend Themes
1. Hipster Photography - Photoblogs documenting hipster culture, fashion, and nightlife offer opportunities for disruptive advertising and style marketing.
2. Vintage Fashion - The flourishing of vintage clothing stores and blogs gives rise to niche fashion stores and marketplaces in the global fashion ecosystem.
3. Global Nightlife - The growth of global nightlife documentation and promotion offers opportunities for international entertainment and tourism.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Hipster photography and vintage fashion present opportunities for the fashion industry to cater to niche markets and subcultures.
2. Photography - The trend of hipster photoblogs speaks to the growing interest in amateur photography and blogging in the digital era.
3. Hospitality - The emphasis on global nightlife highlights opportunities for the hospitality industry to attract younger, more adventurous travelers with alternative modes of showcasing local culture.
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