Over the years, Coachella has had a significant change in the outfits, from boho-chic to Y2K and edgy. Many agree that throughout the years, the downfall of these outfits has been growing quickly. From influencers to an average person, anyone can attend this annual festival and dress up, but it doesn’t seem like anyone is going all out these past years. Is Coachella fashion going downhill?
Many have had their fair opinions on whether or not Coachella fashion has been degrading or if the new basic looks are in. Sophomore Ellie Brown said, “The style isn’t as diverse, and a lot of people are going for more not necessarily inappropriate, but more showy.” Brown pointed out that while everyone should be able to wear whatever they want, it eventually gets to a point, and in the end, it doesn’t feel like style.
The cause of festival fashion could also be the growing influencer culture spreading. Numerous outfits that have been shown seem more rushed and not as put together, with many matching sets, or simple trendy clothing, seeming like it was only put together for social media and promotion. Brown also said, “I definitely think that people only dress up for Instagram and for posts, likes, and for attention. I don’t think that people really would choose to dress like that just for music, and why not dress for the music, it gives you serotonin.”
That doesn’t mean that people aren’t necessarily trying, though. Sophomore Nahder Seyoum explained, “I think people aren’t purposely trying to put in less effort. I just feel like the minimalist lifestyle is really grown on people, so I feel like that’s why they may look like they don’t have as much effort.” The shift in these outfits could reflect how different trends have changed overall.
In the end, Coachella fashion has simply changed. Some may see it as an evolution of different styles and trends, while others may disagree and say that fashion has become extremely boring and lost the boldness it used to have. Improvement or not, it’s clear that opposed people approach fashion differently. Coachella today reflects the shift happening across the world of fashion.
