11 Outfits That Show Just How Far Coachella Fashion Has Come Since The 2000s

Flip flops? At Coachella? Brave move, Nicky Hilton.

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by Arianna Chatzidakis |
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The infamous Coachella festival is taking place in California this weekend, and we're expecting to be dazzled with a whole host of creative festival outfits from celebrities, influencers and fash packs alike. But, we can't help but wonder: what did fashion at Coachella look like in the 2000s? Of course, our curiosity got the better of us, so we did some digging and discovered a selection of incredible celebrity looks that you need to revisit...

Take a look through the best retro celebrity outfits from Coachella:

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Retro Coachella Fashion

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Paris Hilton, 2009

Paris Hilton is the gift that keeps on giving, especially when it comes to Coachella fashion looks. We're very here for her 2009 skimpy bikini, oversized sunglasses and metallic headband. Simply iconic.

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Alessandra Ambrosio, 2009

Ex-Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio sported a boho-gypsy look to Coachella in 2009 - note the bangle selection and belt. It's hard to believe that this was nine years ago, right?

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Lindsay Lohan, 2007

We know, we can't quite believe it either. In 2007, Lindsay Lohan wore a plain white shirt and black trousers to Coachella, which can't be further from the bejewlled ensembles that the fash packs are spotted wearing today.

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Drew Barrymore, 2007

Actress Drew Barrymore has a timeless, understated style. For proof, just look to this effortlessly chic outfit she wore back in 2007 at Coachella. A simple printed tee, hat and sunnies? An all-round winner, if you ask us.

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Cameron Diaz, 2007

Thank you, Cameron Diaz, for reminding how much we used to love boob-tubes. And while we're reminiscing, can we just take a moment to appreciate that cream over-sized side bag? Living for it.

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Amy Winehouse, 2007

When performing at Coachella in 2007, Amy Winehouse opted to wear denim hot-pants, a plain white vest and stiletto heels. Her hair was styled into her statement beehive and she donned her classic thick eyeliner, too.

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Busy Philips, 2006

Busy Philips, is that you? The actress opted to wear jeans and a baggy white top that was cinched in at the waist with a boho woven belt. Oh how times have changed.

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Taryn Manning, 2006

Orange Is The New Black star Taryn Manning donned this eclectic look at Coachella back in 2006. Cowboy boots, a striped headband and a vest printed vest? We never thought we'd see them in the same look, but somehow, Taryn managed to pull off this combination.

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Nicole Richie, 2006

Socialite Nicole Richie relied on her trusty Converse trainers to see her through Coachella back in 2006, and this footwear brand is still reigning supreme at the festival this decade, too.

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Nicky Hilton, 2006

Flip-flops? At Coachella? Brave move, Nicky Hilton. This is an understated festival look if ever we saw one. Thirteen years on, our festival attire is much more flamboyant and loud.

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Carmen Electra, 2009

Carmen Electra opted for a feminine, floaty floral dress for the 2009 Coachella festival, and we have to admit, we're big fans. The bold print and clashing colours are actually having a moment right now - so does this mean Carmen predicted a 2019 trend? Probably.

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