Once upon a time, Coachella was not an annual event that people mostly associated with recognizable celebrities adorned in suede fringe frolicking about in the desert. It is a music festival, after all, and it used to just be about indie bands, and not Steely Dan and The Black Eyed Peas. (I’m not joking, both of those bands actually headlined this year.) In a much different Internet era, the idea talking about the handbags of Coachella would’ve seemed laughable (and it would’ve completely obliterated your indie cred). But, fortunately for bag lovers everywhere, that’s not the world we live in today, and this is not a music blog.
Alessandra Ambrosio
Chanel Mini Messenger Bag
Alessandra Ambrosio might as well have been built in a lab for the express purpose of looking good at Coachella, because she always looks like the queen of the entire thing. Her Chanel mini looks pretty adorable with the rest of her outfit, and it really reminds me of the bags from Chanel’s Texas-inspired Metiers d’Arts 2014 collection.
Ashley Greene
Erin Dana Mini Bond Street Backpack
$198 via Shopbop
Here’s actress Ashley Greene, navigating her way through Coachella after dark with a blue mini backpack from NY designer Erin Dana.
Givenchy Mini Pandora Bag
$1,150 via Saks
Multiple photo agencies have identified this girl as Ashley Madekwe, but it seems like it’s not actually her. However, the bag and ridiculous outfit are worth a look. Also, did she tell a bunch of photographers she was Ashley, or did the photographers make a bad assumption? The world may never know.
Fergie
Céline Trio Bag
Yes, this is Fergie, wearing a Coachella-appropriate pair of steampunk sunglasses and carrying a Céline Trio. The Black Eyed Peas actually “reunited” at Coachella this year. I’m not sure the term “reunion” was warranted, but fair enough.
Gigi Hadid
Elizabeth and James Cynnie Sling Bag
$545 via Shopbop
You’ll just have to take our word for it that this is Gigi Hadid, making out with her fringe-cloaked boyfriend Cody Simpson. At least we can tell you with 100% certainty that Gigi’s bag is an Elizabeth and James.
Gigi Hadid
Etienne Aigner Copper Crossbody Bag
This, however, is definitely Gigi, who assumed festival fringe-duty on this given day. And yes, that is an Etienne Aigner bag. Etienne Aigner is trying to cash in on what remains of its cred with some pretty nice handbags that retail for around $300.
Kate Bosworth
Coach Dakota Rivets 14 Mini Bag
$350 via Coach
Speaking of handbags that retail for around $300, here’s Kate Bosworth carrying a sweet little Coach mini, and having a sweet Coachella moment with her husband Michael Polish.
Nicky Hilton
Balenciaga Metallic First Bag
Shop Balenciaga via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Nicky Hilton LOVES Coachella. In fact, I suspect she might’ve instigated the annual Coachella mass celeb exodus from LA so many years ago. Nicky also puts a lot of thought into her daily Coachella ensembles. On this particular day, she went with an old school metallic Balenciaga, matching pink shades, some triangular statement jewelry and a colorfully patterned mini.
Nicky Hilton
Chloé Paddington Bag
Shop Chloé via Neiman Marcus
Here’s Nicky on a different day, wearing a nice embroidered white dress, lucite shades, and carrying an old school Chloé Paddington.
Nikki Reed
Rebecca Minkoff Julian Backpack
$295 via Rebecca Minkoff
Actress Nikki Reed couldn’t confine her festival needs to just one fringed handbag, she had to take two. Here she is with her BF, The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder. Her backpack is from Rebecca Minkoff, but we’re not sure who makes the smaller fringed bag.
I can appreciate that most of them carried either inexpensive(isn) bags or older bags to a festival, as well as keeping them smaller in size. I do not understand though why Nikki Hilton would want to carry a heavy thing like the Chloe’ Paddington at such an event.
I thought exact same thing –my favorite bag is a snakeskin Prada –very light –but shoulder strap you can wear cross body –or -handle –top zip–you can carry water etc–4 years old–my go to for this sort of need
I see the practicality in your thought process but I guess she was making a style statement.
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Interesting to see the Chloe Paddington. I haven’t seen that bag on someone for a while.
And for a good reason. It’s ugly and dated.
….for a reason.
They all look ridiculous and overdone
I was thinking the same thing. They are so “theme-y” and obvious in their styling. Ugh!
Coachella is one big costume party for the Celebs.
And for everyone else who wants to get into the festivities and “costumes” in a big way. What’s the big deal? They look like they’re having a great time! Don’t we all wear costumes for different events? Dress-down for hanging at home on the weekends, dress up for special occasions, dress appropriately for our particular jobs….
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Is that really Ashley Madekwe, though? It doesn’t look like her and the outfit definitely does not look like something she would ever wear.
A couple photo agencies had the girl in that outfit listed as her, so we went with the ID–they’re usually accurate. But, we’ve altered the post to reflect that she may indeed have a Coachella impostor.
Don’t think she looks like Ashley
It’s Isabella Peschardt!! 🙂
Etienne Agnier? Huh?!? I thought they went out of business years ago. I remember them being big when I was little. Whatever happened to them?
I read an article on Forbes a while ago about Etienne Aigner’s reborn story, pretty interesting stuff http://lifeforb.es/1sHYA96
Great article. I had no idea they made a comeback! I remember my mother loving the oxblood leathers and I recall them being very nice (I mean as much as your mom’s things are ever really great to young, silly eyes). I see from the article I wasn’t imagining the color connection. 😉
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Not impressed by any of the bags, too busy laughing at the try-hards.
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It has become a disgusting costume party for “the riches.” PUKE.
Slide 3 is model Isabella peschardt!
Everyone looked so tacky. Most of them could have picked better bags. Nicky Hilton’s Balenciaga was the only one that was nice. But she has looked better.
I believe that Nikki Reed’s little fringe bag is also Rebecca Minkoff.
Why can’t they just go as themselves? Why is there a need to either dress as a Native American, a hippy or someone who raided their closet blindfolded.