Surpassing even its own expectations, the 15th Tribeca Film Festival was not just about film this year, as it added digital platforms, virtual reality and interactive installations at Spring Studios, the creative hub of TFF’s events, parties and panels.
Thrilling attendees with affordable access to movies, documentaries, shorts and more, the streets were packed as celebrities, filmmakers, directors, producers and writers attended the breakfasts, brunches, lunches, dinners, galas, juror meetings and interactive talks that were crammed in between the 77 premieres and movie openings scattered across lower Manhattan.
Running from April 13 to the 24th , the dress code for the last two weeks covered the spectrum of “anything you want”, with comfort reigning supreme as the operative mode for running around the city. Though the festival’s co-founder, Robert De Niro, was rarely seen without his usual jeans and jacket look, other red carpet celebs and luminaries offered more refinement, with wardrobe inspiration ranging from upscale sizzle to downtown street funk.
The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival Fashion:
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival Fashion
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Actor Ethan Hawke and singer-songwriter Patti Smith attend Tribeca Talks Storytellers - Hawke was eye catching in his layered grey with a collarless pullover, and Patti, well, is always just Patti.
Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Actor Tom Hiddleston attends the premiere of "High-Rise" - Hiddleston's three-piece suit was equal parts stuffy banker and brazen billionaire.
Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Gael Garcia Bernal at "Madly" Premiere: Super laid back in navy blue velvet jacket, tee and jeans.
Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Mahershala Ali (R) attends "Kicks" Premiere - Sometimes just a big ol' white shirt and great hat will do.
Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Actors Jenny Mollen and Jason Biggs attend the exclusive gala event For the Love of Cinema during the Tribeca Film Festival hosted by luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen.
Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for IWC.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Actor Reid Scott attends the "Nerdland" premiere - The "Veep" star wears a pea coat jacket detailed to perfection.
Photo by Mike Pont/WireImage.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Bryan Batt attends the 'The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea' Premiere - Batt's display of grey and blue layering is an example of great blue styling.
Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
J.J. abrams and Chris Rock attend at the Tribeca Talks Director's Series - J. J looked sharp, and but Rock looked sharper.
Photo by Donna Ward/FilmMagic.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Julianne Moore and Bart Freundlich attend the "Wolves" after party.
Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for 2016 Tribeca Film Festival.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Zac Posen attends 'All We Had' Premiere at John Zuccotti Theater.
Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Louise C.K. and Steve Buscemi attend "Check It" premiere - Louis kept it cas', while Buscemi dialed it up in all black for the carpet.
Photo by Esther Horvath/FilmMagic.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Jason Bateman and Nicole Kidman attend the premiere of "The Family Fang" - Bateman is a fave, but who wouldn’t shine next to Kidman?
Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Lauren Hutton attends the premiere of "Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent" - Lauren was one of the first to wear menswear as a woman.
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Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Actor Adam Goldberg (L) and Roxanne Daner attend the "Between Us" Premiere - Goldberg looked city slick with black-on-black using brown man bag and belt for accents.
Photo by Steve Mack/FilmMagic.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Kid Cudi attends "Vincent N Roxxy" Premiere - Cudi made a statement in his space-like shoes and colorful hooded sweater.
Photo by Roy Rochlin/FilmMagic.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Actor Kevin Spacey attends 'Elvis & Nixon' Premiere - Blood orange pants and short hemmed jacket make for just thr right blend of hip and nerd.
Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Katie Holmes , Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony attend the 11th Annual Chanel Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner.
Photo by Gary Gershoff/WireImage.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Actor Harry Hamlin from "Rebirth" at Getty Images Studio - Sporting the new clear glasses with no prescription look, Hamlin still has the best over-50 men’s hair looks.
Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival.
Festival Style | The Best Of 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
Robert De Niro and Tom Hanks attend the "A Hologram for the King" Premiere: DeNiro has never looked or dressed better since his wife took him to several Fashion Weeks this year.
Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival.