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scene stealers
June 10, 2013

Street Style: Mud, Music, and Boots at the Governors Ball

By Bek Andersen and Julie Ma

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Photo: Bek Andersen

New York’s three-day festival on Randalls Island was supposed to be awash with good music, plenty of beer, and savory hand-held bites doled out at the food trucks on site. Instead, Governors Ball turned into a three-day mud fest overnight, thanks to Friday’s “torrential rainstorm” that transformed the grounds into a swamp. Festivalgoers didn’t let the mud (and overwhelming stench of horse poop) dampen their moods. Taking cues from Glastonbury, they pulled out hardcore wellies and boots of every kind — from Hunters, Dr. Martens, and last-minute street finds — or went completely barefoot. With those, they added acid-washed jean shorts, rings by Alexander McQueen, fanny packs, flower crowns, and crop tops, of course. Click through the slides for some of the most creative looks from the weekend, as photographed by Bek Andersen. Remember: They needed to stay cool up top to beat the heat and well-guarded below (to slosh, jump, and dance to Kanye West).

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Sydney Wayser, musician Topshop boots, Madewell shorts, vintage blouse, vintage bag, Barneys jacket, Toms sunglasses, vintage hat Photo: Bek And... Sydney Wayser, musician Topshop boots, Madewell shorts, vintage blouse, vintage bag, Barneys jacket, Toms sunglasses, vintage hat Photo: Bek Andersen
Alex Krebs, student Flower crown from 11x11, James Perse top, Urban Outfitters shorts, Chan Luu bracelets, Alexander McQueen ring, Ray Ban aviato... Alex Krebs, student Flower crown from 11x11, James Perse top, Urban Outfitters shorts, Chan Luu bracelets, Alexander McQueen ring, Ray Ban aviators Photo: Bek Andersen
Jessica Stein, hairstylist Zara shirt, H&M shorts, sunnies and boots from a boutique Photo: Bek Andersen
Chelsea Sheets, actor   Wowch shirt, H&M skirt, suspenders from a thirftshop, Surface to Air shoes, Uniqlo hat Photo: Bek Andersen
Amanda Capazzi, event production, and Elizabeth Duff, works in sales Shoes purchased on the street specifically to tackle mud; orange Birkenstock... Amanda Capazzi, event production, and Elizabeth Duff, works in sales Shoes purchased on the street specifically to tackle mud; orange Birkenstocks Photo: Bek Andersen
George Lewis Jr., Twin Shadow front man Vintage Israeli military tank, hand-bleached jeans Photo: Bek Andersen
Wynne Bennett, keyboardist in Twin Shadow Shoes from army, hat by 19xx from Philly, Acne pants, vintage top Photo: Bek Andersen
Guillermo Brown, Pegasus Warning musician Scarf from Portland, Levi's pants, India Coverage shirt Photo: Bek Andersen
Erin Flaherty, Marie Claire ‘Beauty & Health’ director Dress from a market in Morocco, bag by Chloé Photo: Bek Andersen
Jhovanka Sanchez, nurse Steve Madden boots Photo: Bek Andersen
Joana Carneiro, works in marketing Topshop top, Burberry boots, Urban Outfitters bag, Celine sunglasses, Alexander McQueen rings Photo: Bek A... Joana Carneiro, works in marketing Topshop top, Burberry boots, Urban Outfitters bag, Celine sunglasses, Alexander McQueen rings Photo: Bek Andersen
Casey Zap, artist  Photo: Bek Andersen
Willow Mayor, makeup artist  Photo: Bek Andersen
Photo: Bek Andersen
Alexandra Albrecht, performer Striped Shorts by Kenny, Trenton boots, KBL sunglasses Photo: Bek Andersen
Jhovanka Sanchez, nurse Free People sunglasses, Zara bag, American Apparel top, Topshop shorts, Steve Madden boots, Aldo earrings Photo: Bek And... Jhovanka Sanchez, nurse Free People sunglasses, Zara bag, American Apparel top, Topshop shorts, Steve Madden boots, Aldo earrings Photo: Bek Andersen
Photo: Bek Andersen
Sharon Rapolla, intern for a music agency, student at D.J. school, dog walker American Apparel top, shorts, hat, H&M bag and sunglasses Phot... Sharon Rapolla, intern for a music agency, student at D.J. school, dog walker American Apparel top, shorts, hat, H&M bag and sunglasses Photo: Bek Andersen
Photo: Bek Andersen
Hannah Marshall, designer Hannah Marshall top, Topshop jeans, Balenciaga boots, Hanna Martin earrings, Cos bag Photo: Bek Andersen
Photo: Bek Andersen
Alfonsina Alvarez, buyer from Puerto Rico Crop top and shorts by AM by Ana Maria, bag from boutique Photo: Bek Andersen
Carlos Raoul, bar owner in Puerto Rico  Photo: Bek Andersen
Vanessa van Helden, graphic designer   Backpack from flea market, top from Buffalo Exchange, self-cut shorts Photo: Bek Andersen
Allison Leffage, kindergarten/first grade teacher Target dress and belt, Forever 21 blouse, DSW boots   Photo: Bek Andersen
Photo: Bek Andersen
Amanda Capazzi, event production Joie top, Teaspoon jean shorts, Gucci sunglasses, Chanel purse, Hermès bracelet Photo: Bek Andersen
Kaylah Denis, student Free People dress, Topshop bag, Urban Outfitters sunglasses, Dr. Martens, Lulu Boutique watch Photo: Bek Andersen
Photo: Bek Andersen
Elise Piatkowski, executive assistant Shades by Le Spec Photo: Bek Andersen
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