What better place to try out a great look than Coachella? Since 1999, the music festival in Indio, California has been a party for costumed ravers, hairdos to match, revelers looking for a mesh-and-glitter break from reality, and photographers of street that they love. As we catch our breath between weekends one and two, we're looking back at the trends that defined Coachella style in each era.
First Y2K wave
Pants were big, space-age silver accessories and Weezer, Iggy Pop and The Roots were on the main stage (2001).
The Golden Age of Indie Sleaze
Electroclash-inspired stylings meant everything on Gold Lamé (2005).
Hipster headdress
In recent years, headbands were forehead bands (2009).
the hat
Brimmed felt hats were rarely seen better than at the sun-drenched Empire Polo Club (2016).
Baroque braids
Coachella hairstyles, like these braids embellished with flowers inside braids, became more important than Coachella dresses (2017).
The moment of the mesh
Nineties nostalgia brought back the printed mesh and see-through dress (2017).
Boho, the way of Vanessa Hudgens
Say It Effect Vanessa Hudgens: Open Crochet in Mystic All White (2018).
The Pastel Wave
Mermaid hair broke the sea of flower crowns (2018).
Florals and frills
With the help of Revolve Festival, Coachella got a huge infusion of women's dresses and ensembles (2019).
Skater style
The streetwear and skatewear designer, and Beyonce's collegiate Coachella performance, made festival wear cool and comfortable (2019).
Chain mail army
Openwork crochet took a futuristic, bright twist (2022).
High concept denim
Where to wear a denim ensemble a la Julia Fox? There's always Coachella (2022).
Cowboy Cosplay
And at this year's festival, “Western” was the word, with all manner of cowboy hats and boots, lapels and cow prints (2024).
