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    afropunk brooklyn, straight up

    Follow Evan Browning's lens through Commodore Barry Park, as he photographs the cool kids at this year's Afropunk Festival.

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    Eustace, 20, Brooklyn

    What do you do? I make music and clothing.
    What are you wearing from head to toe? Supreme OG logo cap, thrifted stripe tee, Nike trunks, Converse.
    What’s the best festival experience you’ve ever had? First Afropunk, all of Odd Future.
    What are you most looking forward to at Afropunk? Truthfully the shawties, but meeting new people in general.
    @gravy.k

    Brittany Allen, 21, Brooklyn, NY via Cambridge, MA

    What do you do? I work at Urban Outfitters, but I’m looking to get back into something creative.
    What are you wearing, from head to toe? I have an old bandana around my boobs, a vintage belt holding up some huge Carhartt pants I bought for my boyfriend, and a lot of jewelry.
    What’s the best festival experience you’ve ever had? Two years ago at Afropunk. It was my first festival and my mom and I have come back every year since.
    What are you most looking forward to at Afropunk? Janelle Monae!
    Where’s the afterparty? I wish I knew.
    @04009

    Teiarra Wallace, 18, Brooklyn

    What do you do? Skate, eat, write, chill.
    What are you wearing, from head to toe? Wavy red feathered button up, bikini top, Odd Future hat, H&M boxers, my skate jean shorts, and grey Vans.
    What’s the best festival experience you’ve ever had? Afropunk moshpits!
    What are you most looking forward to at Afropunk? Tyler the Creator — my husband!
    Where’s the afterparty? My bed.

    Ebonee Davis, 23, Seattle

    What do you do? Model.
    What are you wearing, from head to toe? Vintage jeans, Vans, UO bra.
    What’s the best festival experience you’ve ever had? Afropunk.
    What are you most looking forward to at Afropunk? The Internet.
    Where’s the afterparty? Ask the plug!
    @eboneedavis

    Myles Loftin, 18, Maryland

    What do you do? I’m a freelance photographer.
    What are you wearing, from head to toe? A thrifted T-shirt, white shorts, knee high American Apparel socks, vintage Stan Smiths.
    What’s the best festival experience you’ve ever had? Broccoli City Festival was so fun.
    What are you most looking forward to at Afropunk? The music and the style.
    Where’s the afterparty? Wherever.
    @goldenpolaroid

    Eriq Robinson, 24, Dallas, Texas

    What do you do? Electronic music composer.
    What are you wearing, from head to toe? Knock-off Converse, tie-dye shirt, H&M sweat shorts.
    What’s the best festival experience you’ve ever had? SXSW 2014.
    What are you most looking forward to at Afropunk? Flying Lotus and Thundercat.
    Where’s the afterparty? My friend’s house warming.
    @eri.queue

    Tezin Che-Miyahira,15, NYC

    What do you do? I skate around Soho trying to look fly.
    What are you wearing, from head to toe? Adidas superstars, Comme des Garcons, shirt I made.
    What’s the best festival experience you’ve ever had? Never been, besides Afropunk this year.
    What are you most looking forward to at Afropunk? Seeing Tyler the Creator perform.
    Where’s the afterparty? Streets of NYC!
    @tenzin.cm

    Jesus Peace, 22, Maryland

    What do you do? Model, art and creative direction.
    What are you wearing, from head to toe? Vintage frames, thrifted top, Urban Outfitters chinos, Vans.
    What’s the best festival experience you’ve ever had? Afropunk!
    What are you most looking forward to at Afropunk? The Internet, food venders, and beautiful people.
    Where’s the afterparty? Mi Casa.
    @iamjesuspeace

    Deng, South Sudan

    What do you do? Model/cultural influence.
    What are you wearing, from head to toe? Vintage Dashik.
    What are you most looking forward to at Afropunk? The vibe.
    Where’s the afterparty? I will find out later.
    @de3ng

    Stevi, 29, Houston, Texas

    What do you do? Daddy, analyst.
    What are you wearing, from head to toe? Thrifted threads — ironic gender expressions.
    What’s the best festival experience you’ve ever had? This. Right. Now. 
    What are you most looking forward to at Afropunk? Sango.
    Where’s the afterparty? You tell me!
    @bindi_dot

    Credits


    Photography Evan Browning

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