Weekend one of Coachella took place from April 11th to April 13th, and was the usual extravaganza of live music, overpriced food, and most importantly, fashion. Throughout the years, Coachella has gained popularity for being one of the largest music festivals in the world, but also for the unique fashion trends it has attracted. From flower crowns to fringe cowboy boots, Coachella fashion is nostalgic and emphasizes combining boho and modern trends. Every year, the desert of Indio, California turns into a runaway for influencers and celebrities to show off how they stayed stylish despite the blazing heat. For the people too broke to afford Coachella (like us), judging these outfits is our favorite pastime. It is safe to say that the outfits did not live up to our expectations. Overall the influencers that attended, whether on brand trips or on their own, did not live up to the maximalist and creative aspect of Coachella fashion and instead played it safe with everyday outfits. This isn’t to say that some influencers didn’t get the memo, so here our list of the best and worst dressed influencers at Coachella 2025.
Katie Fang
Katie Fang’s Coachella outfits are the perfect example that money does not always equal style. My jaw dropped when I saw her day one outfit…out of horror. The skirt, coined as the leather mushroom skirt, was so short to the point where it looked more like a scrunchie than an actual piece of clothing. Her golden sequin bandana top wasn’t bad by itself, but it did not go well paired with that monstrosity of a skirt. To top it off, she added a pair of black ankle boots to her outfit with her socks showing. The combination of the short skirt and even shorter boots was unflattering, and was put together like unfitting puzzle pieces. Her day 2 and day 3 outfits were better, but they were not anything special. I appreciated the mesh skirt she styled on day 2, but yet again the skirt threw me off. Her day 3 fit was also just very simple, with the classic sequin short and a flowy top with sleeves that had more of an elderly vibe.
The Kalogeras sisters
The Kalogeras sisters came into their first year of Coachella as influencers with the clear understanding of how to mix personality with style. Each sister showed their own unique charm through their fashion choices. Unfortunately, Demitra’s day one outfit did not hit the mark. She made the poor decision of pairing a low-rise yellow and green pair of shorts, that gave off the feel of underwear, with a basic white top, and together, the look was not flattering. The combination just did not capture the festival’s vibe, leaving it as a flop. By day 3, they pulled it off perfectly with the white flowy outfits, the rodeo looks had brought the desert back to life. The outfits perfectly captured the festival spirit while staying true to their unique style. Although the start wasn’t perfect, the Kalogeras sisters proved that they could shine and have their moment.
Darianka
Influencers like Darianka understood that less is really more. She skipped the over exaggerated chaos, wearing only outfits that looked both fashionable and comfortable. Even though she missed day one, her day two and three looks made it clear that she was not going to disappoint. Think of the early 2010s Coachella where everything was effortless and carefree. Darianka brought that energy back to life with her nostalgic pieces, earthy tones, and even the infamous flower crown. It brought back childhood memories for those who grew up with celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens. Darianka’s outfits were not as loud as everyone else’s but they were effortlessly cool, and that’s what stood out the most.
James Charles
James Charles, an influencer who’s attended countless Coachella events, still somehow he hasn’t gotten the memo. His fashion history has been a mix of hits and misses, but this year? It was a complete miss. The fact that he has a fashion designer brings me anguish. From Day 1 through Day 3, every look was in the running for worst dressed. Even with his make up being flawlessly executed, that could not even save him. Day one was especially rough; a latex shirt and jeans combo that looked more like a plastic bag wrapped around his body than a fashion statement, and the jeans were also unflattering and poorly matched. He aimed for a mermaid-pearl vibe, but the results were not extraordinary. James Charles is proof that being too extravagant can backfire; fashion at festivals should be bold, but it also has to work. And this year, it just didn’t.
