Coachella Festival Fashion Forecast
Article by: Chrissie Lam|@thesupplychangeTue April 08, 2014 | 00:00 AM
Vintage Boho
Name: Greta Eagan
Living: Carlsbad, California
Working: Author of Wear No Evil: How to Change the World with Your Wardrobe
Wearing: "I shop secondhand at thrift and consignment stores to create festival worthy outfits on a budget. All pieces are vintage and secondhand. This was actually a skirt pulled up and belted to make a dress. A hat and some interesting jewelry are the must-have finishing accessories. Boots to keep out the dust and dirt."
Listening: "The 1975 is a band I've recently gotten into that I would be psyched to see at Coachella."
Baller on a Budget
Name: Issa Diop
Living: Portland, Oregon and Dakar, Senegal
Working: Singer/Songwriter/Producer signed to AKON
Wearing: "I am all about looking like a million bucks on a $100 budget. My favorite accessory is my eagle necklace I found in wandering the streets of Paris." Traditional silver Senegalese bracelet, a no-name gold watch, handmade polka dot bow tie, H&M shirt, H&M pants, H&M belt, Vans sneakers.
Listening: "I would trade my eagle necklace for some Aloe Blacc, Ellie Goulding and a little Skrillex at Coachella this year!"
Undone Meets Disco
Name: Natalia Ditto
Living: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYC
Working: Director of Marketing at Ditto Public Affairs
Wearing: "Coachella is always a mix of new and old, putting your favorite pieces together in a way that makes sense for the desert." Nina Ricci knit, One Teaspoon shorts, Ivy Kirzhner boots, vintage Russian bracelets, earrings from Brooklyn Flea Market and Bird.
Listening: "I'm most looking forward to the Pet Shop boys, Lana del Rey, Alunageorge, Outkast and just the whole weekend with friends as an adventure."
Americhella
Name: Hethe Breuer
Living: Newport Beach, California
Working: Creative Director of Craft & Commerce
Wearing: "I would describe my look as Downtown Cool. West Coast Casual." Craft & Commerce slit pocket tee, A PC New Standard's jeans: "They’re a few years old and very loved." Vintage denim shirt, vintage bandana, Rag & Bone hat, John Varvatos Converse Weapons, Persole Sunglasses, David Yurman bracelet and ring, Nordstrom braided leather bracelet.
Listening: "I'm excited to see Big Boi and Andre 3000 (of Outkast) perform together again, as well as Pharell, Arcade Fire, Kid Cudi and Beck."
Rebel Yell
Name: Melissa Smith
Living: Santa Monica, California
Wearing: "I like to keep it casual with an edge of sexiness. My staples are vintage tees and bare tanks, denim hot shorts, a beanie for the evenings and boots." All jewelry/accessories by Muses & Rebels.
Listening: "I'm pretty into the whole line up but have a few varied faves: Outkast, Kid Cudi, Aluna George and Disclosure!"
California Cholo meets New England Priesthood & Fleetwood Mac in Bali
Names: Willy Chavarria (left) & Dustin (right)
Living: New York City, New York
Working: Willy is Creative Director at Palmer Trading Co., Dustin is a model
Wearing: Willy is wearing PTC x Dickies Lowrider Shorts in Navy, PTC x Dickies Sports Coat, PTC x Eastland Heavy Waxed Canvas Duffle. Dustin is wearing PTC Aloha Print Shirt and PTC 5-Pocket Fatigue in Mustard Seed. A ll available at PTC.
Listening: "Will be checking out Warpaint, Solange Knowles, Blood Orange, Afghan Whigs, Title Fight, Nas, Dum Dum Girls and Ratking at Coachella."
Poolside to Festival Field
Name: Zane Wilemon
Living: Austin, Texas
Working: Executive Director of CTC International
Wearing: "I’m pretty easy-going with dressing. Plan on lounging poolside before the festival, so just throwing on a tee and flip flops and heading out." Veritas Fashion Tee, Quiksilver Trunks, LIFE band bracelet and bag, flip flops.
Listening: "Arcade Fire, Aloe Blacc, Broken Bells, Bastille, The Head & The Heart, Capital Cities, Queens of the Stone Age, Beck."
Girl Gone Wild
Name: Joyce Hu
Living: San Francisco, California
Working: Creative Director at Wildlife Works
Wearing: "I’m always inspired by my trips to Kenya and I try to translate style and sustainability into my every day wardrobe." Wildlife Works Magdalene Braided White Tank , Wildlife Works Mandala Grey Zebra Boxy Tee , Denim cut-offs, boots, Mochila Bag from Colombia, Marisa Haskell jewelry from Oakland, CA.
Listening: "I'm excited to see Empire of the Sun, Ellie Goldie, Lana Del Ray, Lorde, Little Dragon, Nas, STRFKR, Bonobo and Broken Bells."
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Since 2000, Chrissie Lam has made a career out of being a modern day gypsy, turning “cool-hunting” into a lifestyle and a means of discovering unique and creative talent in a variety of forms. She has curated for multi-billion dollar fashion brands and traveled to over 70 countries. As the founder of The Supply Change, she connects artisan groups in developing countries with fashion brands in an effort to redefine the supply chain. Chrissie has attended Coachella 10 times since 2002.