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Coachella 2025: Vintage, DIY Fashion, and the Return of the Classics
This year’s Coachella wasn’t just a music festival — it was a full-blown runway for vintage culture, DIY fashion, and reimagined classics. Celebrities and festival-goers alike leaned heavily into retro looks, breathing new life into old-school styles and proving that the past is still leading the future of fashion.
Here’s a breakdown of the standout vintage trends we spotted in the desert this year:
Frayed Denim Makes a Comeback
Frayed, wide-leg denim is having a moment — and it’s not just festival kids making it happen.
Brooke Shields kicked off the season with a viral Instagram post showing off cropped, frayed-hem jeans paired effortlessly with a vintage Rolling Stones tee and oversized sunglasses. The look feels easy, lived-in, and unmistakably retro.
Other stars followed suit: Blake Lively was spotted layering distressed denim into her spring looks, while Sofia Vergara brought a relaxed, retro edge to her off-duty outfits. The takeaway? Frayed denim, especially when paired with vintage band tees or classic accessories, is once again a seasonal staple.
Key Look: Cropped or wide-leg frayed jeans, vintage tees, oversized shades.
Where to Watch: Look for it on Instagram, TikTok thrifters, and indie resale pop-ups.
Y2K Revival with a Metallic Twist
Chrome handbags and metallic accessories were everywhere at Coachella 2025, blending the nostalgic Y2K aesthetic with a bold, futurist twist.
Hailey Bieber made headlines with her sleek, vintage-inspired Mugler mini dress paired with subtle metallic accents, bringing the perfect mix of old and new to the desert. The chrome trend isn’t just about bags; it’s about adding a touch of reflective boldness to otherwise minimal fits — jewelry, sunglasses, and even shoes got the treatment.
Key Look: Vintage slip dresses or denim with silver accessories.
Where to Watch: Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue runway reports, and stylists’ recaps post-Coachella.
Final Takeaway
From indie sleaze chaos to polished chrome accents, the culture is mixing eras, textures, and storytelling like never before. Vintage is no longer just about wearing old clothes — it’s about celebrating originality, history, and personal expression.
If you’re collecting, curating, or flipping — keep your eye on lived-in denim, DIY modifications, metallic accents, and true-to-era sportswear. The culture is moving fast, but the love for history is only growing deeper.
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This year’s Coachella wasn’t just a music festival — it was a full-blown runway for vintage culture, DIY fashion, and reimagined classics. Celebrities and festival-goers alike leaned heavily into retro looks, breathing new life into old-school styles and proving that the past is still leading the future of fashion.
