In New York City, a place better known for its relentlessly ambitious professionals than its beautiful weather, the concept of “Summer Fridays” can seem incongruous. But for those lucky enough to have a workplace that encourages beach time, taking off at 1 p.m. (or maybe 3 p.m. for overachievers) at the end of the week is a no-brainer. We sent photographer Bek Andersen to capture people as they left their offices with bright bags, elaborate seasonal nail art, wedges, and sunglasses. It’s no coincidence that Summer Fridays dovetail nicely with that other corporate tradition: Casual Fridays. Click though our slideshow of workday wear that transitions just as nicely to the Hamptons as it does to meeting friends for margaritas on a rooftop somewhere.
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Shanon Givens, public health researcher at RutgersPhoto: Bek Anderson
Rania Hadras, employee at the United NationsPhoto: Bek Anderson
Chris Lee, analystPhoto: Bek Anderson
Chris Lee, analystPhoto: Bek Anderson
Stephanie Wu, retail consultantPhoto: Bek Anderson
Charlie Jones, designer and owner at Penelope BluePhoto: Bek Anderson
Photo: Bek Anderson
Chelsea Lake, buyer for Elie TahariPhoto: Bek Anderson
Daniel Brown, regional merchandiser at Zara KidsPhoto: Bek Anderson
Travis M. DeZalia, regional display artist for Zara WindowsPhoto: Bek Anderson
Travis M. DeZalia, regional display artist for Zara WindowsPhoto: Bek Anderson
Laura Alcantara, physical education teacherPhoto: Bek Anderson
Laura Alcantara, physical education teacherPhoto: Bek Anderson
Laura Alcantara, physical education teacherPhoto: Bek Anderson
Eda Levenson, health services coordinatorPhoto: Bek Anderson
Eda Levenson, health services coordinatorPhoto: Bek Anderson
Anna Nordeen, actressPhoto: Bek Anderson
Tanya Antounian, sales associate at Michael Kors and fashion student at LIMPhoto: Bek Anderson
Tanya Antounian, sales associate at Michael Kors and fashion student at LIMPhoto: Bek Anderson
Mikel Caro, art student from MadridPhoto: Bek Anderson
Mikel Caro, art student from MadridPhoto: Bek Anderson
Anya White, stylistPhoto: Bek Anderson
Anya White, stylistPhoto: Bek Anderson
Anya White, stylistPhoto: Bek Anderson
Aninara Alfaro, buyer from SpainPhoto: Bek Anderson
Marcia Jung, consultantPhoto: Bek Anderson
Marcia Jung, consultantPhoto: Bek Anderson
Marcia Jung, consultantPhoto: Bek Anderson
Dana Radeka, Spanish language tutorPhoto: Bek Anderson
Dana Radeka, Spanish language tutorPhoto: Bek Anderson
Haifa Snobar, intern at Oscar De La RentaPhoto: Bek Anderson
Sara Nooruddin, private equity analystPhoto: Bek Anderson
Sara Nooruddin, private equity analystPhoto: Bek Anderson
Rasaan Oyasaba, artistPhoto: Bek Anderson
Maggie Shea, medical interpreterPhoto: Bek Anderson
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