UK Festival Fashion
As Britain’s fields prepare to roar, from Glastonbury’s mud-soaked stages to the intimate hush of boutique gatherings, festival style this year demands grit and glamour. This season, it’s not enough to simply accessorise, you must perform. Utility meets artistry in handbags that sway with every beat, while clothing and accessories choreograph a dance between boho ease, cowboy swagger and after-dark sparkle. Below, we look into the trend pillars, each illustrated with the exact pieces that will carry you from dawn’s first set to the sunrise encore.
Fringe Handbags
Fringe is festival’s ultimate motion weapon as it catches the breeze, the spotlight and every second glance. Zimmermann’s Goldentime tote (£550) is hand-woven in neutral raffia with supple leather trim and surfboard-inspired gold hardware, is large enough for sunnies and sunscreen yet light enough to swing on your shoulder. Staud’s Alana shoulder bag (£285) pairs sleek black satin with leather-tasselled beads that dance across your torso. For a scarlet spin, Isabel Marant’s perforated suede clutch (£395) riffs on Western motifs with laser-cut fringe. And at a playful high-street price, ASOS’s macramé grab bag (£48) knits burgundy cotton into a riot of texture, topped with a chunky resin handle for punch.
Zimmermann
Goldentime Small Fringed Neutrals Raffia Tote — £550
Staud
Alana Leather-Trimmed Fringed Beaded Black Satin Shoulder Bag — £285
Isabel Marant
Fringed Perforated Red Suede Clutch — £395
ASOS Design
Macramé Burgundy Grab Bag with Resin Handle — £48
Sequin Handbags
When dusk descends, sequins reign. Dolce & Gabbana’s Medium Marlene shoulder bag (£2,400) erupts in jet-black crystals and tonal glass beads along a satin back securing essentials in gleaming baroque fashion. JW Anderson’s lavender mini clutch (£225) fuses polycarbonate and hand-stitched sequins into a nearly indestructible treasure chest. And Topshop’s Sian teal shoulder bag (£45) proves high-street can sparkle, with splash-proof lining of jewel-tone shimmer.
Dolce & Gabbana
Medium Marlene Black Sequin Embellished Shoulder Bag — £2,400
JW Anderson
Sequin Embellished Mini Plastic Blend Lavender Bag — £225
Topshop
Sian Sequin Embellished Teal Shoulder Bag — £45
Waist & Crossbody Bags
For hands-free roaming and vital essentials on lockdown, nothing beats the waist and crossbody bag. Marni’s woven-rattan crossbody (£635) combines sand rattan with leather trim and an interior zip pocket in a neat package. Anya Hindmarch’s Jellyfish raffia bag (£590) brightens the path in waterproof orange weave, with cotton-drill lining and a removable strap for belt-bag vibes. Coperni’s Baby Heart (£290) sculpts lambskin into a dropped-flap crossbody that’s playful. And Mango’s mini oval bag (£29.99) proves faux leather and gold-tone hardware can reign supreme.
Marni
Leather-Trimmed Woven Sand Rattan Crossbody Bag — £635
Anya Hindmarch
Jellyfish Orange Raffia Crossbody Bag — £590
Coperni
Baby Heart Pink Leather Crossbody Bag — £290
Mango
Mini Oval Faux Black Leather Crossbody Bag — £29.99
Clear Bags
Festival security is no joke, so why not turn clarity into style? Chloé’s Cage tote (£650) is moulded in translucent orange jelly plastic, framed by sculptural wooden handles in a roomy 30×20×10 cm clutch that laughs at checkpoints. Staud’s Christos mini tote (£230) balances rigid espresso PVC with a removable cotton pouch inside its shell. Mango’s transparent tote (£45.99) ups the ante with reinforced gussets and a snap-fastened top, the clear choice for festival kit.
Chloé
Cage Tote Bag in Wooden Orange Jelly — £650
Staud
Christos PVC Mini Tote Espresso — £230
Mango
Transparent Tote Bag — £45.99
Hot Pants & Graphic Tees
Inspired by Coachella’s fiercest muses, this duo packs punch on and off stage. Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza’s denim shorts (£625) champion bold logos against mid-rise ease, while Balenciaga’s mini denim (£875) offers a luxe spin on festival staples. High-street heroes like H&M’s £39 Maia hot pants and ASOS’s oversized lobster-graphic tee (£20) keep the energy irrepressible.
Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza
Blue Denim Anagram Shorts — £625
Balenciaga
Mini Blue Denim Short — £875
H&M
Maia Mid Rise Denim Hot Pants — £39
Ganni
Printed Organic Cotton Jersey White T-Shirt — £115
Mother
Racecar Cotton Goodie Goodie T-Shirt — £124
ASOS Design
Oversized Tee with Lobster Back Graphic in Cream — £20
Time-Travelers Dresses
Maxi daydreams meet mini frolics under the sun. Zimmermann’s Ascension cotton voile gown (£1,100) floats with open-back drama. Miss Selfridge’s frill-detailed cream mini (£29.99) and House of CB’s ribbon-trimmed mini (£169) deliver free-spirited ease in bite-sized form.
Zimmermann
Ascension Open Back Printed Cotton Maxi Dress — £1,100
Miss Selfridge
Frill Detail Mini Dress in Cream — £29.99
House of CB
Kimmie White Floral Ribbon Cotton Mini Dress — £169
Statement Belts & Boots with Backbone
No festival kit is complete without a belt that bites and boots that roar. Valentino’s crystal-encrusted VLogo belt (£760) snarls couture grit, Gucci’s reversible GG canvas-leather (£345) flexes heritage credentials, and Mango’s silver link belt (£29.99) clinks with party promise. On foot, Dr. Martens’ Kasey knee-highs (£210) stomp in Virginia leather with a 75 mm heel, while ASOS’s Glamorous embroidered cream western boots (£54) riff on desert motifs.
Valentino Garavani
VLogo Crystal Embellished Leather Belt — £760
Gucci
GG Marmont Reversible Canvas & Leather Belt — £345
Mango
Circular Silver Link Belt — £29.99
Dr. Martens
Kasey Virginia Black Leather Knee High Heeled Boots — £210
Glamorous
Embroidered Western Knee Boots in Cream — £54
Sunglasses & Hats
Top off your look with frames and brims that steal scenes. Ray-Ban’s Mega Balorama (£164) pairs polished black frames with green-tint lenses, Jacquemus’s Aviador (£345) gilds you in gold and peach, and Chimi’s ecru acetate styles (£130) marry retro shape with contemporary cool.
Ray-Ban
Mega Balorama Polished Black and Green Tint Sunglasses — £164
Jacquemus
Les Lunettes Aviador Gold & Peach Sunglasses — £345
Chimi
04.2 Acetate Ecru Sunglasses — £130
Max Mara
Mogador Embellished Leather-Trimmed Light Brown Raffia Visor – £315
Gucci
Appliquéd Leather-Trimmed Light Brown Straw Hat – £610
Call It By Your Name
Capeline Reversible Green Cotton Bucket Hat – £100
From fringed raffia to see-through tactical totes, each piece here is a co-headliner, designed to endure mud, crowds and the surprise sun showers that make every field unforgettable. Strap in, stand out and let your style resonate long after the final encore.
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