Flappers revive ‘Gatsby’ fashion on Governors Island

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Jun 21, 2013

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Baz Luhrman (in gray) flexes his muscle at the Jazz Age Lawn Party’s Bathing Beauties and Beaus Promenade. “I feel like we’re at a company picnic today,” the “Gatsby” director said. Gabi Porter

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Gregory Moore performs with the Dreamland Follies at the Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island. Gabi Porter

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Jazzy hats and chaps were the must-have look at the well-attended event. Gabi Porter

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Lauren Camp dances with Luhrmann. “After a few drinks,” Luhrmann said, “and with this music, there’s a feeling of abandonment.” Gabi Porter

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Dance troupe Roddy Caravella and the Carnasie Wobblers dress to impress in dapper argyle socks. Gabi Porter

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Guests refresh themselves after an afternoon of dancing with St Germaine cocktails and simple finger foods. Gabi Porter

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Michael Arenella, who established the event in 2006, conducts his Jazz Aged Dreamland Orchestra as part of the day’s entertainment. Gabi Porter

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Daphne Malfitano lets loose on the dance floor as onlookers cheer her on. Gabi Porter

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Modern-day flapper Gin Minsky (front) high-steps on the dance floor. The Jazz Age party provided valuable research for Luhrmann’s “Great Gatsby” film. Gabi Porter

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Attendees of all ages enoyed the period-themed dancing during the Bathing Beauties Promenade. Gabi Porter

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Everyone was getting in the Jazz Age spirit, including this gent who took his partner for an old-fashioned spin on the makeshift dance floor. Gabi Porter

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Taking in the scene at the two-day “Gatsby” themed soiree on Governors Island Gabi Porter

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