First Coachella Dream with Dr Martens and his Prescriptions

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

In a fantastical dream last night, I was skipping through hot fields packed with wildly garbed people and hula hoops. Ahead of me, The Black Keys were electrifying “Everlasting Light” on a massive stage, and behind me there was a great deal of foofaraw; including a giant glowing structure built of egg cartons and, oddly enough, each of my  head scarves. I was floating, lighter than air, and every time I looked down at my feet, I was wearing a different pair of Dr. Martens. Metallic high tops! Purple polka dot creepers! Impressionist floral combat boots! And each time the Docs made a switch, The Sartorialist, Scott Schumann, snapped a picture of me. Meanwhile Garance Doré was across the field with 3 trailer trucks and a bevy of models, lighting, and incidentally, glow sticks, whilst she directed a photo shoot. When I turned back, The Black Keys had stopped, and the president of Dr. Martens takes the mic to welcome us all to Coachella 2012.

There can only be one explanation for such a dream….

Desert Trendspotting: Western Vintage

Edited by Samantha Lim

The winter weather is finally turning and we’ve started to switch out our wardrobes to get set for summer.  While filling out our closets, we’re checking off our list of summer staples: maxi dresses, vintage prints, short boots, ripped up tees, and worn in denim have all made the cut.  For some style inspiration, we’ve turned to the hundred degree heat of the desert at the Coachella Music Festival.  Pick up some tips on western-vintage summer dressing from the style mavens below:

Coachella Fashion Bashes: Belvedere, Lacoste & Armani Exchange Rocked Our Socks

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Coachella Music Festival can be summed up in two words: sensory overload. Music and fashion lovers gathered in numbers around 250,000 in the piping hot desert of Palm Springs for a three day, six stage, 200+ band concert series. In addition to every trendsetter and eccentric in the country, the performances drew in the best of the fashion industry and young Hollywood. FashionIndie & Lookbooks was there to witness it all, and we certainly have a lot to report on. Here’s our recap of the best fashion events of the weekend.

MUSE OF THE WORLD: Vera’s Always a Bride Now a Bridesmaid, Kimora Is NOT Anorexic and Tom Ford – Used Car Salesman?

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- Vera Wang is expanding her bridal empire to include bridesmaid dresses for her White by Vera Wang label in collaboration with David’s Bridal. The dresses retail for around $200, meaning that there’s no reason to make your maids wear something awful and tacky besides the fact that you hate them and don’t want them looking better than you. [WWD]

Coachella 2011 Street Style

Edited by Samantha Lim

Girl’s Guide to Coachella Clothing

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

A weekend of Californian madness is about to begin – dancing in the outdoors all the days long – at Coachella. If you’re lucky enough to be going, bring pieces like these to ensure a euphoric trip. When dressing for a festival, the goal is to look as visually stimulating as possible, the audience is just about as much of a show as the bands themselves. And the busier the patterns the more wild you’ll be, and the less likely it will look as dirty as it gets.

Guys Guide To Coachella: Day One

Edited by McArthur Joseph

Coachella is only a few days away and it’s important for us guys to get our wardrobe right before we get there. Here’s a template for what your outfit should be on Friday.  We’ve broken down your style to be  dictated by both the weather and artist lineup.

What To Wear To Coachella: Day 1

Edited by Samantha Lim

For those of you who are Coachella bound (and for those who are just channeling it in spirit) we’ve got our top tips for desert survival and inspiration for decking out in festival style.  Here are our packing picks for Day 1. Be sure to check back all week for more advice!