If there’s one thing we’ve learned about Coachella, it’s as much about fashion as it is about music. The festival has become quite the sartorial playground for celebrities, models, and fashionistas worldwide.
This year, we’ve seen various maxi dresses, denim cutoffs, fedora hats, statement shirts, eclectic prints, sunnies, flower crowns, flat sandals, sneakers, cowboy boots, flesh-baring outfits, and bindis.
Some of our favorite stylish stars, such as Camilla Belle, Kate Bosworth, and Coachella regulars Alessandra Ambrosio and Vanessa Hudgens, flaunted their festival fashion as they frolicked in the desert and basked in the California sun. Take a look at what they wore during the first weekend of Coachella:
Coachella Day 1: Festival-Ready Celebrity Styles
1. Ashley Greene’s Chic Crochet Dress and Western Ankle Boots
Ashley Greene was spotted wearing a blush-colored tank dress from Free People, which features crochet cutout details, a low back, and a hi-low hem. She styled it with a black shoulder bag, dark sunglasses, and Western-style ankle boots from Isabel Marant.
Ashley Greene stuns at Coachella in a blush-toned crochet tank dress by Free People, styled effortlessly with Isabel Marant ankle boots and chic accessories at the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival held in Indio, California, on April 11, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
Ashley Greene completes her Coachella look with taupe Western-style ankle boots featuring a stacked heel and side zip, adding a touch of rugged chic to her outfit
The ‘Twilight’ star wore the Isabel Marant “Dicker” ankle boots, which feature taupe suede, round toes, hidden side zips, and stacked block heels.
Isabel Marant “Dicker” Ankle Boots in Taupe, $650
2. Kendall Jenner’s Embroidered Ensemble with Dingo Cowboy Boots
Kendall Jenner shared a photo on Twitter that showed her having a blast on the first day at Coachella. The 18-year-old reality star and model was seen wearing an outfit from Free People: an embroidered cami paired with high-rise denim shorts.
She styled her look with a chainlink collar necklace and a chain belt from Free People, a leather crossbody bag from Michael Kors, and cowboy boots from Dingo.
Kendall Jenner’s photo on Twitter with the caption, “#killinit” – posted on April 12, 2014
The ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ star wore the “Wildwood” cowboy boots from Dingo, which feature patterned shafts and cracked goat leather.
Dingo “Wildwood” Cowboy Boots in Tan, $148
3. Vanessa Hudgens Rocks Boho Vibes with Flat Sandals and Mermaid Hair
Vanessa Hudgens debuted her “mermaid hair” on the festival’s first day. The ‘Spring Breakers’ star shared a photo on Instagram that showed off her new blond tresses.
Vanessa Hudgens’ Instagram photo with the caption, “Mermaid hair!!!! A big thank you to @ninezeroone and @greatlengthsusa #blondesdohavemorefun =) can’t believe @riawnacapri made me this blonde!!!” – posted on April 13, 2014
In the above photo, Vanessa wore a leopard-print bikini top and cutoff shorts from One Teaspoon. She finished her look with a floppy hat and a large belt with circular links that matched her dangling earrings. Although wearing flat sandals in the picture, Vanessa was spotted walking barefoot while strolling through the festival grounds with her boyfriend, Austin Butler.
Coachella Day 2: Bold Fashion Choices in the Desert
1. Kate Bosworth Elevates Festival Chic with Black Flatforms
Kate Bosworth and Michael Polish were inseparable on day 2 of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival. The 31-year-old actress roamed the festival grounds in head-to-toe Carven while her husband was clad in jeans and a Levi’s shirt.
Kate Bosworth with husband Michael Polish at the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival held in Indio, California, on April 12, 2014
This year, Kate chose a black romper with crossover cutout details and floral prints from Carven’s Spring 2014 collection.
Her hair was styled in a topknot, and she finished off her look with aviator shades from Rayban, a black choker, a cuff from Giles & Brother, and chunky black flatforms.
Kate Bosworth in a black romper with crossover cutout details and floral prints from Carven’s Spring 2014 collection
Kate Bosworth’s chunky black flatforms
2. Hilary Duff Nails Casual Cool with Rag & Bone Ankle Boots
Hilary Duff was spotted enjoying day 2 of the festival with ex-husband Mike Comrie, which sparked reconciliation rumors.
Hilary Duff with Mike Comrie at the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival held in Indio, California, on April 12, 2014
The 26-year-old actress wore a sleeveless top with distressed boyfriend shorts from Rag & Bone. She finished her look with dark sunglasses, a silk patchwork logo scarf from Alexander McQueen, a studded leather clutch from Miu Miu, and ankle boots from Rag & Bone.
Hilary Duff in a sleeveless top paired with distressed boyfriend shorts
Hilary wore a pair of the classic “Newbury” ankle booties from Rag & Bone, which feature gray nubuck leather, rear zips, and stacked heels.
Rag & Bone Classic “Newbury” Ankle Boots in Gray Nubuck Leather, $495
3. Alessandra Ambrosio Flaunts ále by Alessandra and Cowboy Boots
Alessandra Ambrosio showed off her enviable figure and impressive festival style at Coachella this year. She was a walking advertisement for her latest fashion line, ále by Alessandra, as she was seen wearing her own creations during the festival.
Alessandra Ambrosio showed off her enviable figure and impressive festival style at Coachella
The stunning supermodel wore the “Indio” bustier, which features thin spaghetti straps, slightly padded cups, and eclectic embroidery. She paired it with matching high-waisted shorts styled with a wide belt and a jacket tied around her waist.
Alessandra wore an assortment of rings and necklaces, and she put the finishing touches to her look with dark sunglasses, a red bandanna tied around her hair, and dark brown cowboy boots.
Alessandra Ambrosio’s dark brown cowboy boots
4. Kendall Jenner’s Beaded Sandals Add Glam to an All-Black Look
Kendall Jenner opted for a vampy look in an all-black ensemble on the festival’s second day. She wore a dramatic lace gown over a bandeau and frill-lined shorts.
Her hair fell in soft waves down her shoulders, and she finished off her look with pale blue nails, a layer of necklaces, a bindi, and flat sandals with beaded embellishments.
Kendall Jenner in a dramatic lace gown over a bandeau and frill-lined shorts
5. Kylie Jenner Goes Gothic in Lace-Up Boots and Floral Crown
Kylie Jenner continued the all-black theme as she joined her sister on the second day of Coachella. She wore a two-piece outfit from Milk the Goat: a strapless crop top adorned with baby doll lace at the hem and matching black lace shorts with baby doll trim.
The 16-year-old reality star went all out with her accessories to style her dramatic outfit. She wore a layer of necklaces, a studded fanny pack, mint green cat-eye sunglasses from Wildfox, a goth-inspired flower crown adorned with black paper roses from Nasty Gal, and black lace-up boots from Steve Madden.
Kylie Jenner in a two-piece outfit from Milk the Goat at the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival held in Indio, California, on April 12, 2014
Kylie wore the “Troopa” black lace-up boots from Steve Madden, which feature round toes, low heels, tipped soles, and a matte finish.
Steve Madden “Troopa” Boots in Black, $118.53
6. Vanessa Hudgens Turns Heads in a Bohemian Printed Kaftan
Vanessa Hudgens shared a couple of photos on Instagram that showed her wearing a printed kaftan from Camilla on the festival’s second day.
She showed up at the McDonald’s & Stingray Desert Pool Party on Saturday afternoon in her bohemian look, which she styled with cascading waves and a bindi.
Vanessa Hudgens’ Instagram photo with the caption, “Thanks to @Chevrolet for inviting me to the awesome #StingrayOasis Pool Party this weekend!” – posted on April 15, 2014
Later that day, she and sister Stella Hudgens braved a sandstorm at Coachella. Vanessa covered her face with a black scarf to stay safe while enjoying the rest of the festival.
Vanessa Hudgens’ Instagram photo with the caption, “Yesterday was hella gnarly!!!!” – posted on April 14, 2014
Coachella Day 3: Showstopping Outfits to Wrap Up the Weekend
1. Camilla Belle Keeps It Simple with Tory Burch Sandals
Camilla Belle opted for stylish comfort on day 3 of California’s popular music and arts festival. She looked pretty in a white muscle tee from Lauren Moshi, which features a cool graphic of a lion’s head wearing colored sunglasses.
Camilla Belle in a white muscle tee from Lauren Moshi
The 27-year-old actress paired it with white shorts and capped off her look with dark sunnies, rings and bracelets, and flat sandals from Tory Burch.
Camille Belle wearing flat sandals from Tory Burch
Camilla Belle showing off her feet at the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival held in Indio, California, on April 13, 2014
Camilla wore the “Dandal” sandals from Tory Burch, which feature multiple straps, side buckle fastening, crossover straps, and calf leather.
Tory Burch “Dandal” Sandals in Black, $345.92
2. Alessandra Ambrosio’s Tie-Dye Maxi Dress and Cowboy Boots
Boho babe Alessandra Ambrosio looked stunning on the festival’s second day in a maxi dress of her own creation. The supermodel wore the “Caravan” maxi dress from ále by Alessandra, which features a tie-dye pattern, a tiered hem, and a fitted silhouette.
She styled it with dark sunnies, a layer of necklaces, and the same dark brown cowboy boots she wore the day before.
Alessandra Ambrosio in a “Caravan” maxi dress from ále by Alessandra at the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival held in Indio, California, on April 13, 2014
3. Emma Roberts Perfects Relaxed Festival Style with Black Sneakers
Emma Roberts was dressed comfortably in a casual-cool ensemble with a white sleeveless top tucked into a pair of distressed denim shorts.
She kept her hair and makeup simple and finished her look with round sunglasses, a black shoulder bag, and a comfortable pair of black sneakers.
Emma Roberts in a white sleeveless top tucked into a pair of distressed denim shorts at the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival held in Indio, California, on April 13, 2014
The 23-year-old actress stayed close to beau Evan Peters, dressed casually in a white shirt, denim shorts from Levi’s, dark sunglasses, and red sneakers.
Evan Peters and Emma Roberts at the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival held in Indio, California, on April 13, 2014
4. Vanessa Hudgens’ Boho Playsuit Paired with Black Ankle Boots
Vanessa Hudgens was clad in her boho best on day 3 of the festival. She shared a photo on Instagram that showed her enjoying the last day of Coachella’s first weekend with her boyfriend, Austin Butler, and a group of friends.
Vanessa Hudgens’ Instagram photo with the caption, “First weekend tribe. #mirrorselfie 😉 love y’all” – posted on April 15, 2014
In the above photo, Vanessa was seen wearing a red printed playsuit with a drawstring waist and roll-tabbed leg openings from Spell & The Gypsy Collective. She finished her look with a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses in candy red from Wildfox, a black fringed backpack from Cleobella, and a pair of black ankle boots.
5. Kendall Jenner Makes a Statement with Oversized Nose Ring and Floral Sunnies
Kendall Jenner made headlines when she posted several photos on Instagram that showed her wearing a giant nose ring while hanging out with friends at the Lacoste Beautiful Desert Pool Party.
The first photo shows her eating a popsicle by the pool with her friend, Scotty Cunha, and the caption says, “It’s his BIRTHDAY!!! woohoo! love you boooo @thescottycunha.” In the next images, Kendall is shown taking selfies with her friends while holding a peace sign on one and drinking coconut water on the other.
Photos of her giant nose ring from Kendall Jenner’s Instagram posted on April 14, 2014
Later that day, she was spotted roaming around the festival grounds in a white tube top, high-rise cutoff shorts, white Converse Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers, and sunglasses adorned with blue porcelain flowers from Gasoline Glamour.
Kendall Jenner in high-rise cutoff shorts at the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival held in Indio, California, on April 13, 2014
What do you think of the festival fashion on the first weekend of this year’s Coachella? Whose style do you like best?
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