The first Hipster hip pouch design was created in 2005, as a result of not carrying a purse and too many things falling out of my pockets. This model was constructed with an old pair of pants, some industrial stick velcro, and hand-printed fabric. Although rudimentary, the design proved to be very successful! It was perfect for concerts, hikes, biking, dancing. It ruled! I made more for my friends out of their old jeans and favorite tshirts. Anything. Everything! Umpteen variations of sizes, pockets, attachments, closures, hidden pockets, and fabric. This gifted effort became my first production line ever. Now that I had the product, I had to get people savvy to the cause. You could find me one the streets of Philadelphia, Manhattan, and Brooklyn with a smile and a medley of original Hipsters ready for your swagger and eager for your sway!
That was in 2005. What a revolutionary summer that turned out to be!
Since then, I have personally crafted over 200 Hipsters that have found lives all over the globe. Australia, Japan, America! So much fun! So many lessons learned. The contemporary Hipster is waterproof, and available in small and large. It will fit on a skinny belt or a gaudy large gold belt with equal strength and durability. Hipsters can close themselves off from the world by way of velcro, magnetic snap, button, or zipper. The small is enough for your phone, a digital camera, small notebook, tiny dinosaur, 1" stamp of your face, and two pens with room to spare for small collections of dollardollar bills and various trinkets. Literally! In March 2009, I traveled from Portland, Maine to Boston to San Francisco to Austin, Texas then all the way back to Maine with just that by my side the entire time! My Hipster has magnetic snap closure and is canvas outside with cordura liner. It was a crucial piece of my travels.
The ultimate success of the contemporary Hipster has inspired this generation to be the best yet! While still experimenting with pocket orientation and closure techniques, these hipsters are the perfect blend of utility and casual style.
Pegasaurus
Original hand-printed canvas in neon yellow with reflective strip and snap closure.
Classy Sunday
Burgundy canvas with bicycle print and velvet upholstery
This generation is now available through the lovely ladies at Pushbike San Francisco
And for all of you summer-laden souls that don't have the liberty of living in Cloud City, you can order your hipsters here
or email ABLE.CHOMP@GMAIL.COM for custom inquiries!!
