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scene stealers
August 25, 2014

Face Chains, Beaded Masks, and Wild Prints at the Afropunk Festival

By Rebecca Smeyne

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Photo: Rebecca Smeyne

Over the weekend, the tenth annual Afropunk music festival returned to Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park, making for two days of spirited revelry and very inspired festivalwear. The Cut sent photographer Rebecca Smeyne to capture the scene — a far cry from the wash of nondescript crop tops and jorts that dominated this summer’s other musical events.

In lieu of flower crowns, attendees sported a range of envy-inducing updos, including the occasional hair wrap and even a blue-tinged beard. Festivalgoers chose bright, boldly patterned prints and accessorized with big, dangly jewelry, as well as face chains, septum rings, and a full set of gold grills. Other styles on display ranged from a purple nylon Windbreaker set to a King Tut–themed V-neck to a face-obscuring bedazzled ski mask, à la Maison Martin Margiela. Click through the slideshow to see these and more highlights from this weekend’s festivities.

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Reign Apiim, 25 Jeweler/model Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Maria Jahnkoy, 26 Fashion artist Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Paulasia (a.k.a. Paulie), 21, and Elijah Kid Love Pryor, 23 OCP designer/stylist/dancer and OCP artist Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Jennille Seedial, 24 Hostess/hot yoga instructor/model Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Bianchi Valdez, 21 College student Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Molly Rae, 19 Art student Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Dusty Freelance stylist/creative director/model Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Shamay McClary, 28 Management analyst Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Edna Vision, 18 Librarian Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
AlexAlex, 26, and Steep Daneils, 26 Electro-pop artist and artist-filmmaker Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Evan Christmas, 19 Stylist Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Rachel Lumba, 19 Model Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Johan Galaxy, 18 Rapper/model Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Hamid Holloman, 32 Designer Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Tyeakia Miles, 47 Artist Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Storm Royale Hurst, 19 American Apparel cashier Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Will Lockhart, 27, and Kyle Govans, 23 Model/stylist Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Shea Boogie Mizrahi, 27 Dancer/artist Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Uhuru Phalafala, 30 PhD candidate Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Mari J Photographer Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Fanta Celah, 33 Artist/singer/designer Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Krash Battle, 21 Hip-hop artist Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Niambi, 18 Half of OSHUN Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Shakka Ahmose Performing artist Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Kenn Williamson, 28 Physical therapist Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Chanel Eater, 22  Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Melriah Hampton, 21 Cocktail waitress/expert wanderer Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Kay Hopkins, 23 Photographer Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Parris Lovè, 25 Singer-songwriter Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Simba Lives Long, 25 Musician Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Vincent von Harrington, 23 Model Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
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