There was no scarcity of celebrities onstage final weekend on the first installment of this yr’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Pageant in Southern California, the place Doja Cat, Billie Eilish and even Will Smith carried out.
Ms. Eilish shocked spectators by becoming a member of Lana del Rey for the folk-rock singer’s first Coachella set since 2014. Mr. Smith, who began his profession as a rapper, additionally shocked many within the viewers by performing a rendition of his tune “Males in Black” with dancers dressed as aliens in the course of the reggaeton singer J Balvin’s set.
However a few of the highest-profile performers on the competition weren’t there to work: Rihanna and ASAP Rocky, together with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, got here as spectators, even when neither couple might precisely mix in with the group.
At Coachella — an orgy of brand name activations, events and musical performances — celebrities are however one dependable part. One other is trend, which generally tends towards the ostentatious. That was principally the case final weekend, throughout which these 15 appears stood out — some for being opulent, others for being over-the-top and a pair for being surprisingly easy.
Doja Cat: Most Harebrained!
Of the various outfits worn by the singer and rapper throughout her set, this get-up involving few garments and strategically organized extensions may need stolen the present — if solely by a hair.
Gwen Stefani: Most Hollaback Lady!
The singer, who reunited with No Doubt at Coachella, harked again to her punk model because the band’s lead singer in an ensemble that blended plaids with mesh.
Jon Batiste: Most Bubblegum!
A jeweled choker and a silver bracelet added sparkle to the musician and band chief’s iridescent pink swimsuit.
Ice Spice: Most Tied Up!
As an alternative of copper curls, the rapper had flowing orange-red locks, which she wore with a skintight, lacy I.AM.GIA bodysuit with ties on the legs, arms and chest.
Shakira: Most Unraveled!
The singer, who at Coachella introduced a world tour selling her new album, took the stage in a fiery shredded minidress that uncovered loads of pores and skin and resembled a knitting venture.
Lil Uzi Vert: Most ‘Seinfeld’!
A distinction between this voluminous white high and “the puffy shirt” that impressed punchlines on “Seinfeld”? The rapper wore this model with bravado.
Paris Hilton: Most ‘Cowboy Carter’!
Whereas Beyoncé was not current at Coachella, her presence was felt in Western-inspired outfits, like this pairing of flirty gown with cowboy hat and boots by the heiress who has moonlighted as a singer and D.J.
Simu Liu: Most Unassuming!
Sure, the sleeveless high flaunted the actor’s toned arms, however his competition apparel was nonetheless comparatively easy in contrast with what many others wore.
Lauryn Hill: Most Electrical!
Among the many visually stimulating components of the rapper’s look have been silver hair beads, heavy blue eye make-up and a vibrant yellow Balmain swimsuit.
Barry Keoghan: Most Logos!
In some way, the actor’s gratuitous mixture of Burberry test scarf, Versace high, Burberry test shorts and Nike sneakers … labored.
Xin Liu: Most Tin Girl!
The Chinese language singer’s metallic high and pants evoked space-age clothes by Thierry Mugler and Paco Rabanne. They have been made by Syban Velardi-laufer, a fancy dress designer in London.
Brittany Howard: Most Stained Glass!
Glowing would accurately describe the best way the singer appeared onstage on this colourful patchwork-style sequined caftan.
Campbell Puckett: Most Pookie!
In a TikTok video, the influencer often known as Pookie described her outfit of flouncy high, leather-based microshorts and knee-high boots as “girlie rocker.”
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Most Coachella!
Temper boards for “competition model” the world over will possible now be populated with references to the singer’s and the skilled soccer participant’s outfits, which appeared effortlessly thrown collectively however have been nearly actually constructed with care.
