Festival Season Trends 2025

The festival grounds are the perfect stage for personal style to come to life––showgoers tap into the season’s latest trends from both the runways and social media and translate them in a bold way that simultaneously honors their own personal style. Coachella and Stagecoach are the key players that kick off the season, and we’ve rounded up the standout trends, supported by Trendalytics’ data.

COACHELLA TRENDS

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Coachella outfits this year felt fun, fresh, and free-spirited. We saw an array of micro shorts (+68% to LY)—arguably the hottest trend of festival season—in denim, leather, and even sequined cheetah print. Lace maxi skirts (+49% to LY) proved popular, too, whether lined or sheer, adding a bit of boho flare to the scene. Baby tees, up +44% in market adoption to last year, leaned into Y2K with edgy graphics and cheeky phrases. Lingerie-inspired pieces turned heads with lace trim being a key feature; lingerie slip dresses (+86% to LY) were a favorite look paired with boots. And, hooded looks stood out from knit hoods (+83% to LY) to hooded dresses.

ACCESSORIES

Festival goers opted for statement making accessories. Chunky belts, up +61% to LY, were layered for a bold look—note Alix Earle’s day 1 look. Rather than wearing tried-and-true jewelry, body chains were a fresh choice, especially gold body chains that are currently experiencing increased market adoption up +27%. When it came to the EDM crowd, pashminas (+43% to LY), sporty sunglasses (1.6M TikTok views), and black moto boots (+57% to LY) were the accessories of the community, which also made a strong appearance at Miami Music Week last month. Overall, moto boot styles far overtook western styles in the desert. 

BEAUTY

Festival glam is all about being expressive and show-stopping. Foil eyeshadows (+46% to LY) created iridescent eye looks that shone in the sun and stage lights, popularly seen by Morphe. Attendees played with graphic eyeliner, up +16% in market adoption, in a variety of colors, too. Glossy lips (+7% to LY) were a must-have and wavy hair (14B TikTok views) was a top trend, often featuring baby braids for an extra touch.

STAGECOACH TRENDS

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Stagecoach styles blended western inspired pieces with both ultra-feminine and edgy aspects. There was a plethora of leather pieces, like the leather vest which is seeing increased interest on TikTok with 13.7 M views. Denim on denim was a go-to style, often including a cropped denim vest with denim micro shorts paired with boots. Besides micro shorts, lace shorts (+41% to LY) and bloomers (+15% to LY) were runner-ups that offered a sweeter style. Plus, baby tanks, up +50% in market adoption, were a staple top, seen with cowboy graphics and phrases. 

ACCESSORIES

Accessories at Stagecoach stayed true to the western aesthetic. Bandanas (+13% to LY) were everywhere, whether tied around the neck, in hair, or even tied to belt loops for added color and flare. Statement belts (+15% to LY), like conchos and stamped disc belts, were a favorite among showgoers, especially when layered. Bold turquoise jewelry (+21% to LY) emerged as a trend, notably worn by Kylan Darnell at the festival, while straw cowboy hats suitable for the season with embellishments are up +31% in market adoption. Fringe boots (+115% to LY) and fringe handbags (+149% to LY) proved popular over the weekend and are experiencing accelerated growth, especially as consumers are on the hunt for elevated western wear featuring fringe, buckles, and distressed leather.

BEAUTY

Stagecoach makeup looks were undoubtedly giving “bronzed beauty.” Brown eyeshadows (109.5M TikTok views) were used to create golden smokey eyes that matched the Palm Springs sunset, paired with lined peach lipstick on the lips, up +40% in market adoption. As for hair, loose curls (210.6M TikTok views) that felt easy-breezy were the leading trend. Festival attendees indulged in body shimmer spray (+22% to LY), creating an ethereal, glowy look amidst the desert.

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