Hundreds of time travelers dressed in 1920s-style attire recently journeyed to Governors Island for the annual Jazz Age Lawn Party, a unique summer tradition in New York City. The attendees donned flapper dresses, pinstripe suits, boater hats, and bow ties as they gathered on the lawn, sipping gin and tonics and dancing to the lively tunes of the Dreamland Orchestra. The event also featured various activities, including a pie contest with categories such as “Hobo’s Choice.” The Jazz Age fashion heroes of some of the participants included Josephine Baker, Coco Chanel, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and Carole Lombard.
In interviews, the re-enactors discussed their thoughts on time travel and the Jazz Age era. Cyrene Renee, a model and playwright, expressed her desire to be a showgirl at the Cotton Club but acknowledged the challenges faced by people of color during that time. Inez Robinson, an educator, appreciated the fashion of the era and admired Coco Chanel for introducing gender fluidity in her designs. While some participants expressed reservations due to the period’s intolerance and prejudice, others were drawn to the simplicity and elegance of the time.
Jesse Rosen, a scientist, and Taylor Dunston, a beauty sales executive, discussed both the fascination and limitations of time traveling to the Jazz Age. They also highlighted the influence of the era on modern fashion, with Tom Ford drawing inspiration from the 1920s in his designs. Michael Asante, a flight attendant, expressed his admiration for the fashion of the mobsters and credited Karl Lagerfeld for channeling the Jazz Age in his own style. Charles Annunziato, an events coordinator, and Caroline Shaffer, a graphic designer, expressed their hesitations about going back in time, citing modern rights and conveniences. Marissa Koors, a book editor, appreciated the creativity of Elsa Schiaparelli, who incorporated surrealism into fashion.
Alvin and Marla Nichter, a retired electrical engineer and a retired fashion image consultant, respectively, entertained the idea of going back to the Jazz Age. Marla admired her fashionable great-aunt, who was a fashion buyer during that period. Overall, the participants recognized both the appeal and the challenges of the Jazz Age, appreciating its fashion, but also acknowledging the social issues and hardships of the time.
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