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The 20 best Coachella festival outfits of all time

The festival has played host to some incredible looks over the years...

INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Alessandra Ambrosio and Ludi Delfino attend the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival weekend 1 day 1 on April 15, 2022 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella)
Natalie Salmon
Fashion Digital Editor
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The Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival is a close contender to Glastonbury when it comes to global reputation and a star-studded guest list. 

The festival is held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The location is only a two-hour drive from Los Angeles and about 30 minutes from the glitzy Palm Springs. As one of the world's most reknown festivals, it has become a fixture on the calendar of some of our favourite fashion icons and influencers. As a result, it has played host to some incredible outfits.

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INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 13: Brittany Xavier and Jill Wallace street style at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 on April 13, 2019 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella)© Matt Winkelmeyer
Brittany Xavier and Jill Wallace

When was the first ever Coachella?

The inaugural Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was held on October 9–10, 1999. Headlining the event were Beck, Tool, and Rage Against the Machine.

With Coachella 2023 kicking off on Friday April 14 (and headliners including Bad Bunny, Blackpink and Frank Ocean) we take a look back at the most memorable and amazing Coachella fashion over the years...

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The 20 best Coachella outfits of all time:

Kate Bosworth:

Kate Bosworth was pictured with then-husband Michael Polish at Coachella on April 11, 2015 in one of the most memorable festival looks of all time.

INDIO, CA - APRIL 11: Michael Polish and Kate Bosworth are seen at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at The Empire Polo Club on April 11, 2015 in Indio, California.  (Photo by Papjuice/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)© Papjuice/Bauer-Griffin
Michael Polish and Kate Bosworth

Alessandra Ambrosio:

Alessandra Ambrosio attended Coachella 2022 in a white lace jumpsuit. 

INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Alessandra Ambrosio attends the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival weekend 1 day 1 on April 15, 2022 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella)© Matt Winkelmeyer
Alessandra Ambrosio

Beyonce:

Beyonce Knowles rocked a indie-sleaze aesthetic during Day 1 of Coachella back in 2010.

INDIO, CA - APRIL 16:  Singer Beyonce Knowles seen during Day 1 of the Coachella Valley Music & Art Festival 2010 held at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2010 in Indio, California.  (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)© Michael Buckner
Beyonce

Rihanna:

Rihanna in the audience during Day 2 of Coachella 2011 wearing a camo jacket.

INDIO, CA - APRIL 16:  Singer Rihanna in the audience during Day 2 of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2011 held at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2011 in Indio, California.  (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)© Christopher Polk
Rihanna

Camila Coelho:

Camila Coelho attended Coachella 2019 on April 13, wearing a navy and white patterned co-ord and rope belt. 

INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 13: Camila Coelho attends the 2019 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 1 on April 13, 2019 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella)© Matt Winkelmeyer
Camila Coelho

Chiara Ferragni:

Chiara Ferragni wore a sheer dress on day 3 of Coachella 2017.

INDIO, CA - APRIL 16: Chiara Ferragni wearing a sheer dress at the Revovle Festival during day 3 of the 2017 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 on April 16, 2017 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christian Vierig/GC Images)© Christian Vierig
Chiara Ferragni

Aimee Song:

 Aimee Song wore a white maxi skirt, sandals and floral blouse at Coachella 2019.

Aimee Song © Matt Winkelmeyer
Aimee Song

Sienna Miller and Poppy Delevingne:

Actress Sienna Miller and supermodel Poppy Delevingne attended the Superdry Coachella brunch hosted by the latter on April 12, 2014.

PALM SPRINGS, CA - APRIL 12:  Actress Sienna Miller (L) and model Poppy Delevingne attend the Superdry Coachella brunch hosted by Poppy Delevingne on April 12, 2014 in Palm Springs, California.  (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for Superdry)© Chelsea Lauren
Sienna Miller and Poppy Delevingne

Chanel Iman:

Chanel wore a folk inspired dress, and rocked colourful braids at Coachella 2017.

Chanel Iman (Photo by Katie Jones/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images)© WWD
Chanel Iman

Devon Windsor:

Devon Windsor photographed during day 3 of Coachella 2018 wearing an embroidered shirt and white shorts.

INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Coachella guest during day 3 of the 2018 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images)© Jeremy Moeller
Devon Windsor

Zoë Kravitz:

Zoë Kravitz attended Coachella on April 11, 2015 wearing Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses and a flannel plaid dress.

PALM SPRINGS, CA - APRIL 11:  Zoe Kravitz attends Coachella wearing Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses on April 11, 2015 in Palm Springs, California.  (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Marc by Marc Jacobs / Safilo)© Rachel Murray
Zoë Kravitz

Kendall Jenner:

Kendall Jenner was seen in a crochet dress and space buns on April 15, 2016 at Coachella.

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Kendall Jenner is seen at The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)© Bauer-Griffin
Kendall Jenner

Gigi Hadid:

Gigi Hadid was seen at Coachella on April 12, 2015 in a white dress paired with a brown leather belt and silk paisley bandana scarf.

INDIO, CA - APRIL 12: Gigi Hadid is seen at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at The Empire Polo Club on April 12, 2015 in Indio, California.  (Photo by Light Brigade/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)© Light Brigade/Bauer-Griffin
Gigi Hadid

Lais Ribeiro:

Model Lais Ribeiro wore a Victoria Secret bustier and fringed trousers during day 1 of Coachella 2018.

INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Lais Ribeiro wearing a Victoria Secret BH during day 1 of the 2018 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/GC Images)© Jeremy Moeller
Lais Ribeiro

Jasmine Tookes:

Jasmine Tookes wore a Victoria Secret bra top and floral maxi skirt on April 13 at Coachella 2018.

INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Jasmine Tookes wearing a Victoria Secret BH during day 1 of the 2018 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 1 on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/GC Images)© Jeremy Moeller
Jasmine Tookes

Jourdan Dunn:

Jourdan Dunn was seen at Coachella on April 15, 2017 in white shorts and a printed tank top. 

INDIO, CA - APRIL 15:  Model Jourdan Dunn is seen at Coachella on April 15, 2017 in Indio, CA.  (Photo by Hollywood To You/Star Max/GC Images)© Hollywood To You/Star Max
Jourdan Dunn

Gizele Oliveira:

Model Gizele Oliveira wore a bucket hat, cropped top, sheer net pants at the Revolve Festival during Coachella on April 13, 2019.

LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 13: Model Gizele Oliveira is seen wearing bucket hat, cropped top, sheer net pants at the Revolve Festival during Coachella Festival on April 13, 2019 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Christian Vierig/GC Images)© Christian Vierig
Gizele Oliveira

Rachel Barnes:

Influencer Rachel Barnes attended the Cabana Club Pool Party  at Coachella on April 11, 2015 in a turquoise necklace and sheer dress.

PALM SPRINGS, CA - APRIL 11:  Blogger/model Rachel Barnes attends POPSUGAR + SHOPSTYLE'S Cabana Club Pool Parties - Day 1 at the Avalon Hotel on April 11, 2015 in Palm Springs, California.  (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for POPSUGAR)© Mike Windle
Rachel Barnes

Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber:

Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber attended the Levis Coachella brunch on 14 Apr 2018 wearing retro inspired outfits.

Bella Hadid and Hailey Baldwin (Photo by WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images)© WWD
Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber

Brittany Xavier:

Fashion influencer Brittany Xavier schooled us on how to wear quirky hair accessories at a festival back in 2019 at Coachella.

INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 13: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been processed using digital filters) Brittany Xavier street style at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 on April 13, 2019 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Get© Matt Winkelmeyer
Brittany Xavier