It’s getting colder, but at least there is something to look forward to in spring. Festivals will be back and just like in the olden days of raving, it’s the outfits that matter as much as the music, friends, and good times. Now is the time to stock up for letting loose.
Festival fashion it’s an expressive art form, bold colours, eclectic patterns, and daring styles. It’s the sum of where we are as a people, as a single hive but with many moving parts. With festivals becoming significant cultural milestones, the fashion associated with these events has evolved, or been retrofitted to what the nineties’ rave scene sparked, merging comfort with creativity and a lot of eye candy.
Not because it’s scanty, but because it takes you into another universe entirely. Festival fashion has always been about making a statement. This year, the trend continues to emphasise comfort because you must party with abandon, while embracing unique and eye-catching designs.
According to Tanya Nel of festival fashion outlet Raggle taggle Gypsy, festival goers are prioritising pieces that are both comfortable and durable. “People are spending longer hours at festivals, so there needs to be a considerable consideration in terms of comfort,” she said. Nel suggested the practical challenges of festival wear, noting that expensive or delicate items can easily get damaged in the energetic festival environment.
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