Laurel Dickman If you’re a music lover, the incredible Afropunk music festival is probably on your radar. Starting in Brooklyn and spanning from Paris to Johannesburg, London to Atlanta, these traveling festivals showcase the best in music by a plethora of black artists from all over the world. And today? We are shining the light on Afropunk Brooklyn!
Brilliant artists like Janelle Monae, Erykah Badu, Tyler the Creator, and Miguel took to the stage with many other fabulous musicians last weekend. Throngs of well-dressed music lovers danced well into the night under a full moon in Commodore Barry Park.
A safe space where musicians and fans alike join in celebrating each other in shared love and respect for the culture, Afropunk draws some of the most devoted music fans spanning the globe. The sold-out show is a yearly hot ticket for gorgeous art, as well as being an act of resistance and self-care for many.
While there’s no shortage of incredible style, sometimes the press coverage excludes bigger bodies. To shine a light on some of the amazing plus size styles, we’ve created a roundup of some of our favorite looks from this year’s Afropunk Brooklyn.
Check out these gorgeous looks from Afropunk Brooklyn 2018!
1.Astra Marie (@funkychunky)
Long Beach-based blogger Astra struts in an amazing breezy metallic look. Check out her YouTube channel and blog for more plus-size boho thrifted and gifted looks with a retro flair.
2. Vonetta (@yourbrowneyedgal)
Vonette serves stunning looks in this carefree pastel fairy queen fit alongside a fellow fashionista in a gorgeous earth tone look.
3. Rashawn (@sistawithabeard) photographed by Luiz Moreira (@lp.moreira)
Rashawn give the world a beautiful gender-bending look fit for a queen with this beautiful flowing golden kimono, bronze eye, and fan.
4. Momo Pixels (@undiscoveredlense)
The photographer behind The Undiscovered Lens captures a spectacular shot of Portland’s Momo Pixels in her signature pastel frames. You make recognize Momo Pixel as the creator of the viral game Hair Nah.
5. Ethan (@bigbutnimble)
Ethan, a hip-hop dancer and Brooklyn-based bear, rocks hater blockers and a strong sense of humor in this black and white graphic tee modified to a cut-off tank top.
6. Kelly Augustine (@kellyaugustineb)
Kelly Augustine can do no wrong in this perfect coordinating set perfect for parting under the last full moon of the summer.
7. Rich Rocket photographed by Mo A (@iamrichrocket and @freshmoa)
Rich Rocket absolutely slays in this gorgeous monochromatic retro-futurist film noir look.
8. Shainna Tucker (@thickgrlscloset)
Shainna Tucker rocks a gorgeous African wax print crop top made modern punk with a pleather skater skirt.
9. Jboog (@jboog76)
Jboog’s shirt says it all… but she’s proof you can have both!
10. The Curve Appeal Social Club (@thecurveappealsocialclub)
The Curve Appeal Social Club fights for more plus-size representation in this gorgeous boho co-ord look
11. Thaddeus (@hippypotter)
A 6’6’’ dancer and model, Thaddeus rocks a soft pastel look with an edge in this stylish outfit made perfect with the floral beard and details on the shoes and socks. (swipe for the perfect outfit deets)
12. Lilo Joy (@poetrynpapyrus)
Jewelry designer of Papyrus and Charms, Lilo Joy shows of her perfect pinafore in this gorgeous look.
13. Street Style (@geoffreyalbores)
Photographer Geoffrey Albores captures some of the finest Afropunk street style in this carousel of incredible fashion. Click through for several beautiful looks.
Have you been to Afropunk? We have!
Learn more about the event at Afropunk.com!
We already know this will be a mainstay event that Team TCF consistently covers, with all of the amazing style and fashion!
