We write a lot about jazz and fashion in the Renaissance years so taking a trip to Governors Island is a must for the big Jazz Age Lawn Party that happens every summer. The styles of 1920's at the event evolve each season and depends often on current trends. This time around, the lawn party which features a ballroom floor and a big band was notably the most packed its ever been. Bill Cunningham from the Times was present once more and this fashion spectator event brought out the well dressed.
The most interesting mens trends to happen involved mainly accessories and color. The requisite summer whites where on hand but the gentlemen seem to be layering rich, mid-tone neutrals this year in crisp summer linens. Standard straw boater hats were the norm but a few top hats caused quite a stir amongst the photographers. Wingtip shoes were the item to watch out for this year and the fancier contrasting colored versions stood out the most. More photos after the jump.
On the women's side of things, the big design elements were bold prints and colors. The current runway shows are happening right now in Milan and bright summer prints with multi-color layers are apparently in style for next year. Dresses were the requisite shorter 20s length for many but one of the longer numbers stood out this time around (second from last photo). The Jazz Age Lawn Party will also happen in August 20th and 21st so mark your calendars if you missed out this time around:
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