It’s that time of the year again. Festival season kick starts this weekend in Palm Springs with one of the most widely attended music festivals around the world—Coachella. With headliners including The Weeknd, Eminem and Beyoncé, the festival attendees will be a who's who of the celebrity set, and it's safe to say the people watching will be just as good as the music. For those who will descend upon the deserts of California over the next two weekends, here are a few fashion must-haves we’d suggest you bring along.
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Revé By René Alphabet Sunglasses

Make a statement with these customisable frames by Hong Kong’s very own eyewear designer, René Chu. The Alphabet sunglasses from Revé By René are crafted with a magnetic top which allows you to spell out whatever you want (including hashtags) with gold-coated letters. Get them while they're hot—we’ve already spotted them on Tina Leung and Declan Chan.

Available at revebyrene.com 

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Ruslan Baginsky Baker’s Boy Hat

Ukrainian label Ruslan Baginsky’s baker’s boy hats have been spotted on pretty much every celebrity under the sun (pun intended). This red felt hat with a black leather brim looks great paired with a band tee and denim cutoffs for an effortless and functional look.

Available at farfetch.com

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Alcoolique Rainbow Trousers

Let's face it, Coachella is not the time to shy away from colour, or all of the colours as a matter of fact. Sport these rainbow-bright wide-legged sequined trousers from Italian label, Alcoolique, with a simple cropped white t-shirt and a pair of sandals for a hard-to-miss look at the festival. 

Available at modaoperandi.com

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Marysia Palm Springs Tie Maillot Swimsuit

Packing tip—a one-piece swimsuit can double up as a bodysuit, for those who worry they may be overpacking for Coachella. This scalloped-edge lace-up one piece by Marysia will work just as well poolside at the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs as it will under a pair of shorts at the festival.

Available at marysia.com

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APM Monaco Pendant Necklace

The truth of the matter is that you’ll be under the scorching sun for most of the day, and while big statement jewellery makes for a great Instagram moment, they might leave you with an odd tan line.

Smaller pieces like delicate rings and pendant necklaces are stylish yet fuss-free when worn from day to night. A simple gold pendant necklace, like this one from APM Monaco, is something you can leave on throughout the day.

Available at apm.mc
 

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Golden Goose Deluxe Brand Super Star Leather Trainers

The good news about these Golden Goose Deluxe Brand trainers is that they will look even better after a weekend of stomping through crowds and dancing by the sandy stages. Given its pre-loved and distressed details, the more you wear these, the better they will look.

Available at matchesfashion.com

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Saint Laurent Varsity Jacket with Berber Stripes

For those who will be rocking high-summer looks to the festival, just remember you’re in the desert, so that means the temperature drops (significantly) as the day goes on. This Saint Laurent jacket, crafted with red and cream Berber stripes, also features a silk lining to leave you feeling warm yet stylish during evening acts.  

Available at ysl.com

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Re/Done High Rise Denim Shorts

Re/Done is one of our favourite labels for denim, as they’re made to fit like vintage Levi’s. A pair of light blue high-waist denim shorts will look good with just about anything. Team yours with a crochet tank and cowboy boots for the quintessential Coachella look, or an oversized camp-collar shirt for a borrowed-from-the-boys one.

Available at shopredone.com

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Balmain Suede Ankle Boots

These desert-friendly boots from Balmain are crafted in supple suede and feature silver detailing. Wear them with denim cutoffs (like the Re/Done ones we suggested), or toughen up a flirty floral dress—either way, the chunky stacked heel and rubber gripped sole can be your go-to shoe for the entire weekend. 

Available at net-a-porter.com

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Alexander Wang Attica Fringed Fanny Pack

Any seasoned festival-goer will recommend you bring a bag, and ideally, one that’s hands-free. The fanny pack is arguably making a come back so you'll be able to get more wear out of it, even when Coachella's over.

We've spotted bum bags everywhere from Paris Fashion Week to the celebrity-lined streets of Hollywood—so you better be quick if you want to get your hands on this almost-sold-out Attica fanny pack from Alexander Wang before you're off!

Available at alexanderwang.com

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