From open-air concerts to after-dark sessions to a fancy dress ball, the AFROPUNK Fest has it all. On 21st, 22nd and 23rd August 2015, Brooklyn lent itself to this enigmatic, one-of-a-kind festival that celebrates unconventional, non-conforming cultural expression.
For those of you who don’t know AFROPUNK is not just a festival, it’s a community of like-minded, influential people of all backgrounds, who find expression in music, art, film, comedy, fashion and more. It began with the 2003 documentary that highlighted a Black presence in the American punk scene, and has been growing and branching out ever since. A punk sensibility is core to the entire community, with a DIY aesthetic and radical thought, placing it at “the epicenter of urban culture inspired by alternative music”. AFROPUNK is “a voice for the unwritten, unwelcome and unheard-of, redefining the urban experience”.
The festival is a breeding ground for colourful, ethnic and eccentric yet fascinating style statements. You’ll be blown away by these pictures.
1. “I am the warrior queen from Baltimore”
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2. A double exposure empress.
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3. A Charly and Margaux, makes a Chargaux. These twin like classically trained musicians and artistes are one of the most respected in the community.
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4. Stand for something.
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5. Jamaican musician and iconic performer Grace Jones looked like a African goddess in just white paint, a hula-hoop, a mask and a skeletal two dimensional headpiece.
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6. Fresh-thnic.
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7. “This is @lordashbury, resident style recorder taking over Instagram for @afropunk to check out the best fashion for the next two hours! For me, Afropunk is like the Black Fashion Week. There’s not a better place to find such an eclectic and beautiful mix of style, energy and artistry.”
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8. “Cherish sunsets, wild creatures and wild places.”
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9. The ever electrifying Lenny Kravitz.
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10. Like mother, like daughter.
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12. Afrika x India
13. Flower being.
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14. Hood Rock.
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15. WERQ.
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16. Babas.
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17. “I AM VERY BLACK”
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18. Human canvas.
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19. Woodstock vibes.
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20. Happy face.
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21. Afrogreek.
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22. Energy.
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