Ah, Hipsters; that wonderfully unique subculture of “affluent or middle class young Bohemians who reside primarily in gentrifying neighborhoods”. They reject what is mainstream and embrace the little-known, off-the-beaten-path, and artisanal. Sometimes seen as pretentious, they are a group we love…and love to sometimes tease. In the spirit of lighthearted fun, we hope you’ll enjoy our Ultimate Guide to a Hipster Christmas.

No self-respecting hipster would dare celebrate the holidays without this Hipster Reindeer mantle decor, designed by Sara Baugh of Celebrate Instantly, an online shop. This print is a digital download that can be printed at home.

Mantle Decor: Hipster Reindeer

Not sure what to get your significant other? How about a t-shirt emblazoned with ‘powered by kale’? Heck, buy two: One for yourself and one for your loved one! This shirt is made by the husband-wife team behind Moxie Madness, an online store. Their shirts are screen printed by hand so each is slightly different.

Gift Idea: Powered By Kale t-shirt

And what Hipster winter holiday would be complete without a Geodesic Dome Gingerbread house like this one from Earth Easy? And at under $15, it’s a good bargain, too. We’ll be honest with you. It was this product that inspired this whole blog post. If this gingerbread house doesn’t scream hipster, we don’t know what does. Isn’t it awesome??

Geodesic Dome Gingerbread house

If you have a Hipster baby boy, he’s going to need this gentlemanly sweater and bowtie ensemble by The Humble Lemon, an online boutique of handmade babywear. Little man will be the handsomest, hippest baby at the party.

Dressing Up: Hipster Baby Christmas Sweater

A well-groomed beard is a Hipster hallmark. And what does your beard need at Christmas? Beardaments!

Beardaments (Beard Ornaments)

Speaking of beards, you’ll also probably want some beard soap. Or if you’re beardless, consider giving the gift of artisanal beard soap to your favorite bearded hipster. A quick search on etsy will bring up dozens of results, like the one below by Rustic Joy Soap. It is handmade from natural ingredients, vegan, and has been reviewed as “wonderful” and “amazing.”

Gift Idea: Beard Soap

And while we’re on the subject of soap, check out this retro mix tape soap from Brindle Southern Farms. The text on the soap is customizable and the graphic remains on the soap throughout most of its life.

Gift Idea: Mix Tape Soap

This little hipster man, hand crafted by Lybo, is “self-consciously quirky, engagingly earnest and never, ever mainstream, he is a perfect new best friend. This Hipster wears a beautifully groomed beard and moustache, a black t-shirt, skinny jeans, plaid shirt and lace-up desert boots. He is never without his retro SLR camera around his neck.”

For Fun: Hipster Lumberjack Doll

For more fun, check out How to Throw a Hipster Christmas Party and A Hipster Christmas on Pinterest

while this post was meant to be lighthearted and fun, in all seriousness, what we love about the hipster movement is the focus on local, vintage, handmade, and artisanal. Instead of shopping at the big box stores this Christmas, we hope you’ll look toward thrift stores, vintage resalers, local artisans and shopkeepers for your gifts, foods, and decor.