Festival Fashion Trends
While the Glastonbury lineup is one of the most discussed topics in the run-up to the festival season, it is short behind what people wear. While there are some returning trends year after year – Hunter Wellies and Denim shorts, to name just a few – the festival style has changed massively since the pandemic, and many now comprise comfort and everyday trends.
Top Festival Trends
Celebrity stylists share their trend forecasts for this festival season. The top trends include:
1. Boho Chic
Boho has been back for a while, and although it may affect High-Strasse, this year’s festivals are the perfect places to carry them. "I love how Boho had a big revival and a perfect timing for the festival season," says Celebrity Stylist. "Think Chloé-Landenbahn hits mud and fields. Crochet dresses, fringes, earthy tones – Vanessa Hudgens is your point of contact for Inspo." The Bohemian Style has developed from the seventies and again in the early 2000s, when icons such as Sienna Miller and the Olsen twins made it to their signature and put together floating blouses with oversized belts and boots.
2. Nineties Jorts
While Boho-chic causes the 2000s, the rise of Baggy-Jorts – or Jean-shorts – festival fashion throws back into the 1990s. "We see an increase in the new summer, the Jort," says Ranson, "Yes, the longline short, which is actually a great style for every body type, so this is a win for every stylist." Regardless of whether you come from an old couple of Levi’s or a popular vintage shop, the Jort is a festival basic food with a tank and trainer for a cool but comfortable look.
3. Utility Core
Another trend that offers a more relaxed look compared to Boho Chic is Utility Core. "Comfort is the key, we are not here because we have pain in relation to the festival switch when it comes to festival fun" The user is like a combination of Lara Croft and euphoria that occupies functional silhouettes and combines them with suede or metal surfaces and facial stones. A neutral base and stratification with gemstones and jewelry is a simple festival look that does not require much thought.
4. Disco Cowboy
While Cowboy’s boots were last summer, the ‘Disco Cowboy’ makes waves with metallic fringes and western boots this season. "Cowboy boots make everything look cool," says Ranson, "even if you wear a vest and jeans shorts, you can completely increase your look." And if you are faced with unpredictable weather – which is probably during a British festival – you are a great choice.
5. Timeless Vintage
This year, festival goers are more leaning into vintage edel stones. "A main shift that I would say is more about Vintage finds," says Ranson. “A vintage band-Shirt is a simple safe option, which is combined with a floating skirt, a fringe denim or a dress above the top. It can work through every trend year after year." Layered jewelry and a solid pair of retro trainer – an allusion to the F1 trend – can give every outfit the edge it needs.
Key Pieces for Each Trend
Some key pieces to look out for include:
- M&S Suedette Fringing Jacket, £59
- Next Ecru Crochet Long Sleeve Boho Crochet Top, £40
- Zara pack with 4 wooden bracelets, £19.99
- New Look Dark Brown Metal Buckle Belt, £17.99
- Cos Rib Tank Top, £17
- Bershka Baggy Denim Shorts, £29.99
- Schuh Cowan Square Toe Hardwear in Brown, £46.99
- Zara Curled Embroidery Dress, £35.99
- Public Desire Brown Folklore Faux Suede Contrast Boots, £49.99
- Abercrombie & Fitch Clean Zip Denim Jacket, £54.99
- H&M Loose Fit Led Zeppelin Printed T-Shirt, £9.99
- Urban Outfitters Piper Bengaline Stripe Shorts, £36
