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Music Festival Fashion

Inspired by the thousands that gathered at the legendary Woodstock Music & Art Fair in August 1969, we highlight popular looks at five summer festivals in the U.S.

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  • Woodstock, 1969
    The iconic "hippie" became synonymous with the counterculture movement of the 1960s. Trends include long hair, vests, bell-bottom pants, loose dresses and bare feet.

     Credit: Illustration by Nicole Chin

  • Coachella, 1999 - 2010s
    Coachella has evolved over the years with festival fashion as a signature feature. The event is an opportunity for many to dress in styles much flashier and more outlandish than their everyday wear. Prominent styles include crocheted clothing, fringe, flower crowns, flowing fabrics and plenty of accessories.

     Credit: Illustration by Nicole Chin

  • Lollapalooza, 1990s
    This festival started as an alternative rock music festival in the 90s. Even today many of the festival goers emulate the 90s grunge style, focusing on comfort rather than style. Large band t-shirts, sneakers, loose clothing, denim and free-flowing hair were signature looks.

     Credit: Illustration by Nicole Chin

  • Afropunk Festival, 2005
    This festival celebrates African Americans participating in punk or alternative cultures. Meeting at an intersection of Afrocentrism, contemporary street style and/or Afro-futurism, attendees affirm their underrepresented culture and connect with their roots.

     Credit: Illustration by Nicole Chin

  • Electric Daisy Carnival, Tomorrowland, late 1990s/early 2000s
    Some of the most outlandish outfits are to be seen at these and other electronic music festivals — glitter, body paint, feathers, neon, glow in the dark accessories and exposed skin.

     Credit: Illustration by Nicole Chin
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