(GALLERY) Art of Cool Festival: Cool Music, Cool People, Cool Fashions
Sure, when people think festival fashions they think boohoo chic and fringe. Art of Cool is grown and sexy, so we want you to be prepared! Durham welcomes all and regardless of what you wear, we know you are here for the music. Though, more and more festivals are beginning to incorporate fashion into the experience.
Each festival has their unique dress code, and Art of Cool is no different! “Cooligans” at the Art of Cool Festival have a wide expanse of style. Check out these looks from last year captured by photographer Eric Waters.
Part of the overall experience is coming for the weekend and getting all dressed up (whatever that may mean for you). Curate your look with local partners.
- Vert + Vogue (Upscale-casual contemporary clothing for women & men)
- Art of Style (stylish apparel shop)
- Ngozi Design Collective (original, quality handcrafted jewelry, apparel, custom accessories)
- Fifi’s Consignment (fine resaleapparel)
- Mansion (elevated sportswear)
- Raleigh Denim (handcrafted denim jeans)
- Azani Culture Boutique (high-end women’s clothing)
When people typically go to a jazz club they’re dressed up depending on where they go. Let’s point out that AOCFest is different than a jazz club – it’s cute, trendy and upscale – you aren’t going to wear heels because you’re moving across venues, but you’re going to wear fly flats and sneakers.
Let’s show the world the Art of Cool Festival fashions. Get pictures from the festival of the most fashionable people especially those headed to some of the smaller venues. The Art of Cool Festival has created ongoing Pinterest board.
Women’s Inspo: https://www.pinterest.com/kingterri96/art-of-cool-festival/
Men’s Inspo: https://www.pinterest.com/kingterri96/mens-style/
Create an AOCFest look book. The world will be looking!
With headliners Nas, Maxwell, and Erykah Badu, as well as acts such as Anthony Hamilton, Sango, 9th Wonder, Sons of Kemet, Royce Da 5’9”, Iman Omari, Meshell Ndegeocello, and others – this is a festival to remember.
Enjoy 20 plus amazing artists, 6 venues, and just one price – and a lifetime experience to share. Choose from one day passes, weekend passes, VIP and Premium VIP passes.
Prefer to make payments? Eventbrite offers pay installments through Affirm, a great way to pay for your festival tickets over time, rather than all at once.
Purchasing your AOCFEST tickets through Affirm is easy: Simply click “Affirm payment plan” at the Eventbrite checkout after selecting your tickets.
