With a line-up that ranged from funk-rock heavyweights Franz Ferdinand to need-to-know up and comers such as Zulu Winter and Grimes, Field Day was only ever going to be a hipster honeypot.
With a line-up that ranged from funk-rock heavyweights Franz Ferdinand to need-to-know up and comers such as Zulu Winter and Grimes, Field Day was only ever going to be a hipster honeypot.
Despite the rains that threatened to thwart proceedings (and indeed fulfilled the prophecy later that evening) the music fans flocked to East London's Victoria Park and we were there to capture the most festival fresh of them.
Damp field veteran Alexa Chung set the standard in teeny leather shorts (great if you want to sit down on soggy earth) and a trusty go-anywhere parka, but even those who dont have a million dollar wardrobe to choose from managed to look, well, a million dollars.
Stomping ankle boots and clashing prints, colourful hair and leather bikers, jazzy leggings and super-cool shades: these are the leitmotifs of the British festival 2012, coming soon to a field near you.
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Alexa Chung, 28, cultural chameleon. Vintage jacket, Valentino bag, Philip Lim shorts.
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Eloise, 19, Student. Jack Wills rain mac, Toast jumper, vintage shorts, Topshop shoes, Cambridge Satchel Company bag.
Jessica Polly, 24, Assistant designer. Vintage jacket and shorts, Topshop cardigan and boots, hat from Camden Market.
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Danni, 23, Student. Zara jacket, vintage blouse and shorts, ASOS boots, vintage glasses, jewellery vintage, from New York, Crazy Pig and Dominique Jones.
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Sue, 28, Fashion Buyer Assistant. Aquascutum cardigan, Marc by Marc t-shirt, Ralph Lauren shorts, Tommy Hilfiger shoes, Supreme hat, Vivienne Westwood necklace.
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Sally, 21, Buyers Assistant. Topshop cardigan, Urban Outfitters top and skirt, Asos shoes, vintage bag.
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Lizzie, 32, Communications Manager. vintage top and t-shirt, Sass & Bide leggings, Zara boots, Accessorize bag.
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Sarah, 28, Designer. Cos jumper, All Saints t-shirt, Stefano shorts, All Saints shoes, jewellery from Brick Lane.
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Kirsty, 25, Director of Marketing. Vintage denim jumpsuit, ex-boyfriend's singlet and necklace, Topshop boots and hat, glasses from LA.
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Roxie, 21, in merchandising. House of Holland dress, Converse shoes, Topshop bag.
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Charlotte, 22, Graduate. Urban Outfitters jumper and jeans, Dr Martens boots, Ray Ban glasses, bag from Laos.