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Photos by Dakota Fine, Chris Svetlik, Shauna Alexander, Nicolas Eubanks and Bradley Portnoy
Words by: Svetlana

Nothing like an (unexpectedly) beautiful day and a street festival to bring the whole byt photo country out. This past Saturday, H street hosted its yearly festival, hot on the trails of Adams Morgan Day and Columbia Heights Day and…killed it. I will be the first one to admit that NW street festivals make me all anxious: the crowds, the giant food lines, the crowds…but somehow, H Street did it right.
Maybe it was a matter of simply better urban planning to work with: H street is so much wider and conducive to mass gatherings than, say 18th. Maybe it was a matter that the street stands were far less contrived than you’d expect (the amazing car exhibit and hilarious painted boots instead of random, pointless tchoschki (sp)) and the food more available (all the bars and restaurants whipped out their full menus and pulled out their beer garden guns onto the street, and vendors like Fojol bros AND local churches set up shop for the day). Maybe it was the fact that the people seemed to be genuinely enjoying themselves instead of looking like they’re being herded around, but somehow-it just worked.
BYT hosted a party upstairs at RNR hotel (mainly because we just really, badly wanted to be part of the magic somehow) which allowed us to set up shop in front, look at all the adorable children getting their faces painted and dancing amidst bubble machines in the “Baby loves disco” booth and be free to roam around and enjoy moments like outdoor karaoke @ Sticky Rice, the kids fashion show, the 2 music stages (one DC and indie, the other DC and go go) and see the day fly by.
Photocore showed up en masse and produced a million digital, misty water colored memories for all of us to share.
Have fun with the sensory overload.

First up, some photos from Dakota…

l.a.t.f.h… (i.e. look at this fucking hipster.com)

Some shots from Chris Svetlik:

Some words AND some photos from Shauna:

Saturday’s H Street Festival was a myriad of performers, activists and locals all doing their best to color the streets of DC with personal statements and styles.  After dragging my trusty scribe, Andy Beers, to the festival we set to work trying to weed out the fashionable from the bland. For the most part, the ladies played it safe in an array of sundresses and sandals, with the occasional standout.  When asked about their most coveted fall trend, most of the girls listed thigh high boots as their answer.  As for the men, typical of DC they kept their looks comfortable and classic… which made finding the few with personal flare a bit of a challenge.  None the less, the festival was a glorious day and with a fashion show to highlight our finds, all in all it was an absolute success.

Here are a few of my favorite Street Fashionistas:

Alex, 19
Wearing: Rayban Sunglasses; Vintage Jacket; Macy’s Lingerie (as a dress); Nuala boots; and Art deco vintage rings
Style Inspiration: Greta Garbo

Cosette, 19
Wearing: $5 sunglasses; $2 dress from Ross; and a Toscani purse (to which she made the strap into her belt)
Style Inspiration:  Walking around the city, seeing what makes

Barbara, 20
Wearing: Betsy Johnson tights; Rayban sunglasses; American Eagle tank top; Urban Oufitters belt; H&M skirt; and Baker flats
Style Inspiration:  Her friend Alex (pictured above)
Favorite trend of the moment: Scarves

Marco, 29
Wearing: Levi’s Jacket, Smith’s T-shirt, Dior Shoes, Vintage Jeans
Style Inspiration: “Uhh…?”

Sean, 24
Wearing: Raybans (stolen no less!); Shirt and Pants from Thrift Store; and Zappos Topsiders
Style Inspiration: Andre 3000
Favorite trend of the moment: Love (and his lovely and discerning companion, who happily let us make a fuss and talk fashion for awhile)

Toni, 30
Wearing: Forever 21 jumper; Nordstrom shoes; Hat from Mexico; and Ralph Lauren sunglasses
Style Inspiration:  Jennifer Aniston or Charlize Theron’s classic, laid-back style

Monique, 21
Wearing: Forever 21 dress; Target vest; Children’s Place shoes; and Necklaces from Target
Favorite trend of the moment: Vests

Amanda, 27
Wearing: Zara dress, Gap trench coat; Vintage sunglasses; Old Navy shoes; Vera Wang handbag
Style Inspiration: Lots of expression through color
Favorite trend of the moment: Belts over sweaters

Daniel, 31
Wearing: Aviators purchased in NYC; Shirt from a thrift store in Oregon; Pants from Ohio; Shoes from Urban Oufitters, Reload bookbag
Style Inspiration:  Personal Instinct
Favorite trend of the moment:  Girls in shirt-dresses

Mike, 25
Wearing: Banana Republic cardigan; Diesel jeans; glasses, shirt and belt all vintage
Style Inspiration: The Satorialist
When not following fashion, he is an: Accountant (when knew they could be so stylish!)

Next up, photos by Nicolas Eubanks:

and last but certainly NOT least, Bradley Portnoy’s shots:

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