trendies

Hip crowd members

Trendies is a mildly dismissive term for people who eagerly adopt the latest fashions, styles, or cultural movements.

The word implies superficiality—following trends for social cachet rather than genuine interest: The café was full of trendies in their designer athleisure.

More common in British English.

fashion

hipster

Aggressively alternative person

avant-garde · bohemian · edgy · retro · vintage · preppy · sartorial · flamboyant · groomed · bespoke

social

influencers

People with online sway

buzz · viral · mainstream · clique · in-crowd · tastemakers · scenesters · zeitgeist · FOMO · hashtag

consumption

boutique

Small specialized retail shop

small-batch · farm-to-table · sustainable · ethical · vegan · plant-based · microbrewery · pop-up · curated · wellness

tech

smartphones

Handheld touchscreen computers

digital · streaming · crypto · NFT · wireless · subscription · upgrade · innovation · disruption · platform

Opposites
fashion/style orientation

trendiestraditionalists

Upholders of established customs

conservatives · squares · fogeys · old fogeys · fuddy-duddies

cultural conformity vs. authenticity

trendiesnonconformists

Those defying established customs

individualists · originals · mavericks · free spirits · eccentrics

cultural sophistication and awareness

trendiesnerds

Obsessive intellectuals, or candy

geeks · dorks · frumps · bumpkins · hicks

Phrases
Family

trending, trendiness, trendier, trendiest

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