The most anticipated music event of the year is back again this year, the most glamorous and most Instagrammed festival ever , known for its eccentric combination of music, art, fashion and culture that has launched a specific Hollywood glamour style . This very famous music festival is held every April over two weekends in the spectacular desert in the Coachella Valley area, a region located in Southern California that has become famous not only for its desert landscapes but also for its warm and sunny climate, ideal for outdoor events . The festival was organized for the first time in 1999 and since then it has grown exponentially becoming an unmissable event in the world music scene.
What is Coachella?
Born as a showcase for more alternative and lesser-known singers and musical groups, over time Coachella has transformed into a true international event both for the influx of celebrities and for the rapid diffusion due to social media. During Coachella, many singers and bands perform, alternating to play on multiple stages located in various areas of the immense perimeter that occupies the festival; from morning until late at night it is possible to listen to music, there is always someone playing. The four days of the festival therefore offer a variety of artistic and cultural activities, including artistic installations, photo galleries and performances by artists.
In addition to music, fashion is also an essential ingredient of the festival. Many celebrities are invited to participate by brands that provide them with clothes and accessories to recreate exuberant outfits to post on social media profiles. It is not surprising that top models and celebrities compete to arrive in the middle of nowhere followed by international fashion brands. Artists and designers of great fame contribute to making the Coachella Festival a real open-air museum. It is not only the artists that provide a show, but also the looks that celebrities decide to show off. The atmosphere is full of energy and creativity making every moment unforgettable for the participants.
Who are the artists who participated?
Over the course of the various editions, the celebrities who flock to Coachella – including the artists themselves – have begun to shine a spotlight on their looks . And so this year too, the festival, which took place between Friday 11 and Sunday 20 April, hosted internationally renowned bands and soloists. Each year the festival features a list of high-profile headliners alongside emerging talent, covering a wide range of musical genres. The four headliners were Lady Gaga, The Marias, Cardi B and Selena Gomez.
Lady Gaga
The first to leave her mark under the Californian sky was Lady Gaga, known for being not only a singer but a cultural and creative icon. Each of her outings is a real fashion show, an open-air show. With her incredible outfits , in all these years, she has broken down taboos and crossed the boundaries of what is allowed or not, leaving us speechless on several occasions.
The pop star, in addition to being a singer-songwriter, is also an extraordinary actress for cinema and stage. Her art goes beyond music as it mixes theatrical performances, visionary fashion and messages that explore themes of identity, inclusion and freedom. During her performance at Coachella she sang live for the first time some of the songs from her latest album Mayhem in an imposing scenographic show wearing corsets and light fabrics that create volumes to the sound of choreography and music.
To express your elegance in Lady Gaga style we recommend:
Dress composed of a voluminous skirt made with tulle rouches gives a timeless elegance. The satin details, the belt and the upper part of the bodice give the dress sensuality and re fi nement. The bustier bodice is embellished with the play of transparencies given by the tone-on-tone lace and a sensual lacing on the back. It is possible to add jeweled braces as an alternative to the coordinated satin braces.
The Marias
We heard them last December in Los Angeles, on the occasion of Billie Eilish's first date at the Kia Forum: The Marías, a Los Angeles band led by Maria Zardoya, arrives at Coachella on the stage of the Outdoor Theatre. A delicate sound, perfect for the Indio desert with a tribute to The Cardigans and the historic song Lovefool.
To be enveloping and sensual like María Zardoya we recommend:
This stretch lace mermaid dress features a draped side and a side slit. The boned bustier with an illusion e ff ect and a lace-up back accentuate the figure for a sophisticated look.
Cardi B
Participation in Coachella was a great opportunity for her to gain visibility, having been included in the lineup a year ago when she was not as famous as she is now. Her latest album "Invasion of Privacy" is on the other hand already a success, not only commercially but also critically and on social networks.
To embody Cardi B's ultra-sensual choice of clothing we recommend:
Our mermaid dress in glitter tulle, designed to gracefully hug the figure. The fitted cut and flared hem create a sophisticated silhouette. The deep neckline, veiled by tulle , gives a touch of mystery. The open back, decorated with a striation, ensures an impeccable shape, enhancing its sensuality.
Selena Gomez
One of the most talked about artists with a surprise performance is Selena Gomez who recently released her new album with her future husband Benny Blanco. The singer and actress released a fan-favorite collaboration with The Marias that became an instant hit. "Ojos Tristes" is a new version of Jeanette's 1981 Spanish ballad "El Muchacho de los Ojos Tristes."
For a classic and modern style like Selena Gomez we recommend:
Double-breasted jacket with peak lapels with four buttons and two flap pockets and palazzo trousers with classic buttoning and visible crease that gives dynamism to the figure. Pair with an elegant georgette shirt with a masculine cut and refined lace inserts.
What to wear to outdoor events like Coachella?
Being a true open-air fashion stage where styles like bohemian, hippie, streetwear and glam meet in an eclectic display of creativity, the cornerstones of Coachella style are always the same: comfortable daywear but also long dresses , flounced skirts, tops with ethnic embroidery, sequins, metallic crop tops and leather mini skirts.
The advice is to exaggerate but remain faithful to your style by distinguishing between day dresses and evening dresses . In fact, during the day the sun beats down and most people wear crop tops, bikinis and miniskirts while in the evening they go wild with glitter and color.
Why go to Coachella?
Being the most famous Music Festival not only for Los Angeles but for the whole of California and having consolidated its reputation as one of the most influential festivals in the world of music, it is a true concentration of emotions, a cultural, artistic and social experience without equal. The sunsets are unforgettable, they paint everything in pink the mountains in the distance and the desert, giving enchanted moments. Coachella is such a renowned event that it cannot leave anyone indifferent. So next year everyone at Coachella!