Admittedly, festival style has become a bit bland. In a sea of chokers, fringe, and jean cutoffs, we often find ourselves wondering where real personal style went. But at Afropunk, one of summer 16's final music events, the crowd's looks of choice were anything but dull; they served as a reminder that blending in is so 2015.
Sure, the women ahead may be wearing some of this season's most popular trends — crop tops, bra tops, and off-the-shoulder tops — but they played them up with killer accessories, statement outerwear, and other eclectic add-ons, creating a medley of outfits that deserve a double (or triple) take. Click through to see all the next-level looks that took Afropunk by storm.
Coordinating looks get a bad rap; these two are proof it shouldn't.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca.
Dressed for soaking up every last ounce of summer sun.
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Clear specs — just do it.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca.
A little Lemonade yellow goes a long way.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca.
These jeans are fire.
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Evidence that blush pink can be totally badass.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca.
Shade game strong.
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Sometimes dressing like scoops of sorbet actually works.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca.
Print-clashing, print-coordinating. Whatever you want to call it, it looks pretty damn good.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca.
It's a twin thing.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca.
Summer '16's two biggest trends (the off-the-shoulder top and the choker) still reign supreme.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca.
Minidress = legs for days.
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It's all in the details.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca.
No longer strictly reserved for tourists, fanny packs are a festival must.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca.
No combination is as effortless as a pair of high-waisted trousers and a crop top. It's the ideal balance of both proportion and style.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca.
Why not get in those final white-dress wears while you still can?
Photographed by Mark Iantosca.
Denim on denim with an in-your-face twist.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca.
The least basic matching set, ever.
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Tie-dye, Calvin Klein sports bras, tinted frames, and a whole lot of mesh — this crew is tackling all the trends.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca.
Finally, a T-shirt that says what we're all thinking.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca.
If it isn't neon, it shouldn't be on.
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Hoop, there it is.
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Go ahead, pile on the metallic jewelry.
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The outfits are major, but our eyes are on the comfortable footwear. These two know what's up.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca.
As Shakira once said, "hips don't lie."
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