Gear Up: Afropunk Festival Essentials

Of course, you go to music festivals to enjoy your favorite bands, but in an age where there's more focus on your flower-wreath headband than the actual Outkast reunion, what you wear is as important as what you hear. The same applies to the AFROPUNK FESTIVAL, taking place this weekend at Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn. With stylish acts such as SZA and JULIANA HUXTABLE performing, you do NOT want to get lost in the crowd of wavy festivalgoers. Luckily for you Afropunkers, we've compiled a selection of music-fest essentials to the left—so you can beat the heat and not break a sweat. 


Hitting the festival solo? No worries! Take the MASSIVE for Opening Ceremony lifeguard towel along with you for a digitally printed buddy to lay next to, or rather, on top of.The Mickey Mouse/Opening Ceremony Steamboat Willie Faceoff New Era Bucket hat in red multi will block out the sun so you can focus on the stage.Pair up the Moschino Quilted denim moschino embellished cap with any oufit for a festival-ready look.
Planning on lots of moshing, dancing, and all around tomfoolery? We guarantee the Raf Simons x Adidas bounce sneakers will help you jump above the rest of the crowd in style. 
Protect those eyes with Prism Seoul sunglasses in camouflage. The Maxwell Snow Cy Bandana will keep you covered. 
Keep your keys in check with a Fade to Mind Lock Logo lanyard, so you can dance freely at the MikeQ DJ set on Sunday night.Keep hydrated all weekend with