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Street Style: AfroPunk Festival

Punk princesses rocked out in their cool, eclectic style at Brooklyn's annual AfroPunk Festival.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Wrapped Up

Model Jay Williams wears a Rampage vest, Forever 21 dress, Erin Featherston bag and Converse sneakers.

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Vintage Vixen

Designer Emila Robertsa wears a complete vintage mix.

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Navajo Nature

Artist Junu Brown wears a one of a kind dress from American Vintage Los Angeles.

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Color Coded

Student Natalie Alcide wears an ASOS top, H&M skirt and Urban Outfitters sunglasses.

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Hippie Chic

Accessories designer Ruqayyah “RuRu” Albaari wears a vintage top, pants and sunglasses.

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Sultry Skater

 Student Jessica Orellano wears a vintage mix.

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Fashion Fatigue

Model Krystal Padmore wears vintage glasses, a Topshop top and ring and Army surplus pants.

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Bright Babe

Blogger Brianna Francis wears a DIY top, boutique skirt, Cambridge of London bag and thrift bracelets.

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Hot to Trot

Accessories designer Nicole James wears earrings by N James Elements, a boutique top, Motto shorts and DSW shoes.

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Hammer Time

Student Gabrielle Kwartens wears an Urban Outfitters top, Jermaine Jagger pants, American Apparel top, vintage sunglasses and Topshop sneakers.

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Black Beauty

Felah Voltaire wears a custom top, Forever 21 shorts and a vintage belt.

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Wild Wild West

Designer Rain Water wears a Target top, vintage shorts, an Artist Creatress bag and accessories.

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Natural Beauty

Artist Tessa Kagbaia wears a Pepe Patrizia top, vintage skirt and Reebok sneakers.

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Festival Fashionista

 Student Kathreen Sterling wears an AfroPunk top, a vintage skirt and boots.

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Print Pizazz

Musician Deva Mahal wearing a vintage mix.

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Lovely Lace

Blogger Tenn Grant wears a vintage mix.

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Top Hat

 Professor Farrah Hamlet wears a Tibi Jumper with a vintage hat.

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Grunge Groove

Designer Stephanie Randle wears a boutique top, Minling shorts and boutique sneakers.

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Loud in Leopard

Web designer Mayowa Ajiboye wears a Ralph Lauren shirt, H&M tank top and shorts from Remmy’s in London.

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Wild Thang

 Visual merchandiser Tandeka Fable wears a Forever 21 top and boutique skirt.

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Cute & Cool

Student Thai Bettistea wears an Urban Outfitters vest and sunglasses, top by Zara, Cheap Monday jeans and Steve Madden shoes.

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Peace & Love

Student Megan Tatem wears a self-made flower headpiece and top, and skirt by Forever 21.

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Jean Therapy

Student Medina Lynn wears a vintage mix with shoes from Amazon.

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Boho Babe

Designer Logan Gains wears self-designed pants with a boutique top.

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Bright Babe

Accessory designer Jamie Philbert wears a boutique dress and J Jewels Collection rings.

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Short Shorts

Marketing executive Donica White wears a Tracy Sophia top, vintage shorts and Liz Claiborne sandals.

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Grunge Girl

 Accessories designer Numbisi Nkweti wears a vintage mix with a necklace by Vintage Blvd.

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Dancing Diva

Dancer Chloe Davis wears an Urban Outfitters jumper, Aldo hat, Steve Madden boots and Masidonia bag

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Ruffling Feathers

Art Director Devie Miles wears a vintage top, boutique shorts and Ashe sneakers.

 

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Country Girl

Dj April Chapple wears a thrift mix.

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Blonde Beauty

Accessories designer Raqquyah Webb wears a boutique top, Lulu skirt, Adorn jewelry and Nine West shoes.

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Skater Girl

Founder of Junkprints.com Chanel Kennebrew wears a self-designed top and pants, and Converse sneakers.

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Punk Princess

Designer Zunyda Watson wears a self-designed AfroPunk shirt, Urban Outfitters shoes and necklace by Merry’s in Long Beach California,.

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Hipster Swag

Student Caitlan Aurthur wears an H&M top, thrift skirt, vintage rings and Doc Marten boots. 

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Thrifty

Student Lydia Perfler wears Urban Outfitters sunglasses, a thrift top, Forever 21 necklace, Indian market bracelets and vendor rings.

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Punk’d Out Pink

This accessories designer wears a boutique dress, Aldo shoes and Make It Happen headpiece.

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