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street style
August 20, 2012

Street Style From One of the Last Remaining Summer Fridays

By Bek Andersen and Stella Bugbee

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Photo: Bek Anderson

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 Rutgers  Photo: Bek Anderson
Rania Hadras, employee at the United Nations  Photo: Bek Anderson
Chris Lee, analyst  Photo: Bek Anderson
Chris Lee, analyst  Photo: Bek Anderson
Stephanie Wu, retail consultant  Photo: Bek Anderson
Charlie Jones, designer and owner at Penelope Blue  Photo: Bek Anderson
Photo: Bek Anderson
Chelsea Lake, buyer for Elie Tahari  Photo: Bek Anderson
Daniel Brown, regional merchandiser at Zara Kids  Photo: Bek Anderson
Travis M. DeZalia, regional display artist for Zara Windows  Photo: Bek Anderson
Travis M. DeZalia, regional display artist for Zara Windows  Photo: Bek Anderson
Laura Alcantara, physical education teacher  Photo: Bek Anderson
Laura Alcantara, physical education teacher  Photo: Bek Anderson
Laura Alcantara, physical education teacher  Photo: Bek Anderson
Eda Levenson, health services coordinator  Photo: Bek Anderson
Eda Levenson, health services coordinator  Photo: Bek Anderson
Anna Nordeen, actress  Photo: Bek Anderson
Tanya Antounian, sales associate at Michael Kors and fashion student at LIM  Photo: Bek Anderson
Tanya Antounian, sales associate at Michael Kors and fashion student at LIM  Photo: Bek Anderson
Mikel Caro, art student from Madrid  Photo: Bek Anderson
Mikel Caro, art student from Madrid  Photo: Bek Anderson
Anya White, stylist  Photo: Bek Anderson
Anya White, stylist  Photo: Bek Anderson
Anya White, stylist  Photo: Bek Anderson
Aninara Alfaro, buyer from Spain  Photo: Bek Anderson
Marcia Jung, consultant  Photo: Bek Anderson
Marcia Jung, consultant  Photo: Bek Anderson
Marcia Jung, consultant  Photo: Bek Anderson
Dana Radeka, Spanish language tutor  Photo: Bek Anderson
Dana Radeka, Spanish language tutor  Photo: Bek Anderson
Haifa Snobar, intern at Oscar De La Renta  Photo: Bek Anderson
Sara Nooruddin, private equity analyst  Photo: Bek Anderson
Sara Nooruddin, private equity analyst  Photo: Bek Anderson
Rasaan Oyasaba, artist  Photo: Bek Anderson
Maggie Shea, medical interpreter  Photo: Bek Anderson
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