Coachella is a highly anticipated event that is held every year at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert. It takes place on 2 seperate weekends from April 11-13, and April 18-20. Not only is Coachella a music festival it is also considered a fashion show. Many A-list celebrities and influencers attending Coachella are known for having high profile looks that create, and uplift trends. Celebrities bold and trendy looks often set the trend for the rest of the year’s festival fashion. People often wear daring and bold looks treating Coachella like a runway show. The fashion and music at Coachella is heavily documented on social media. This year there were a wide variety of fashion trends at Coachella, people this year definitely did not disappoint. This year, the vibe has been a mix of throwback inspo with fresh energy. Let’s dive into all the fashion trends and looks from this year’s Coachella!
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Micro skirts were trending at this year’s festival and were worn by both celebrities and festival-goers. They have seemed to be the ultimate statement this year. Micro Skirts are perfect for surviving the desert heat. Leather, denim, lace, or a metallic or sequin material have all been trending this year. Many people have been styling them with oversized shirts, jackets, mesh tops, and corsets paired with statement accessories. On day 1 of the festival influencer Alix Earle kicked off her look with a sporty aesthetic outfit. She wore a red and black varsity style jacket with a pleated black micro skirt, finishing the look with red cowboy boots. Alix Earle’s bold choice with wearing a micr0 skirt set a trend influencing many other festival-goers and fashion lovers.
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Particularly chunky studded circle belts and western-inspired leather belts, were a major trend this year, elevating outfits and giving them a bold detail. The Chunky Studded Circle belts featured metallic studs and exaggerated buckles. These belts were seen everywhere at this years Coachella. Influencers showed how this particular belt can be styled to suit various aesthetics, from edgy and contemporary to Western-inspired chic. Jennie a singer from the band BLACKPINK wore a red snake mini shorts paired with a matching crop top tied together with a “Threesome Belt” from Kate Cate. The belt tied together her over all look giving it an edgy aesthetic. The various different types of statement belts showed off self expression and style adding a unique finishing touch to people’s outfits.
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Cowboy boots, fringe and leather were spotted all over the festival grounds. Celebrities and influencers like Megan Thee Stallion and Emili Sindlev wore cowboy chic outfits setting the bar for the western look. Western-inspired hats and leather vests were seen as key pieces that gave off a modern festival classic country aesthetic. Denim has always been a trend at Coachella but it continued to trend in full force. Many people wore denim vests, jacks, shorts, skirts, tying together the whole western festival look.
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The early 2000’s made a come back this year with many people embracing low waisted skirts, and pants, statement necklaces and other bold accessories, platform shoes, baby tees, rhinestones, etc. Pop star Tyla embraced the Y2K aesthetic by wearing a Britney Spears’ iconic 2001 MTV VMAs look. Her dress was a vintage Dolce and Gabbana floral bra with denim low waisted shorts. Her outfit was a significant fashion statement. Many celebrities contributed to that early 2000’s feel at this year’s festival.
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Streetwear has always been a popular style seen over the years at Coachella and has still continued to be popular every year. Popular streetwear clothes and accessories are baggy and cargo pants, oversized jackets, shirts, sweatshirts. Another popular trend was graphic t shirts and hoodies with fun logos or band prints. Accessories like bold chains and sunglasses always help tie together the outfit in the end. Streetwear is the perfect style to be cute but also comfy at the same time!
