Weekend 1 of the 2013 Coachella Music Festival may be more than a decade behind us now, but the throwback style moments from Indio are still worth revisiting. The eccentric, hippie-dippy, anything-goes festival fashion that year perfectly captured the free-spirited vibe Coachella has become known for.
Looking back at the first half of Coachella 2013, we saw everything from pretty insect-printed dresses to breezy bodycon minis and flowy, field-grazing maxis. True to form, accessories were as bohemian as they come — tribal headbands, suede floppy hats, and full-on flower crowns ruled the fields.
Read on for our nostalgic roundup of Coachella 2013 Weekend 1, featuring the cutest celebrity looks we spotted that weekend. And if you’re here for the footwear, don’t miss the shoe spots at Coachella 2013.
1. Paris Hilton’s Camilla Dresses and Festival Flats
Paris Hilton reigned fashion supreme at Coachella 2013 in a series of vibrantly printed Camilla dresses that she paraded one after another across the weekend.
Paris Hilton embraced Coachella’s boho-chic vibe on April 12, 2013, accessorizing her ensemble with black Dita Paradis sunglasses and complementing Tory Burch Eddie flats adorned with a bow (Credit: STS / WENN)
Standing at 5ft 7 (170.2 cm), the heiress is already taller than the average American woman, but she often takes it a step further by embracing high heels to amplify her statuesque presence.
On April 13, 2013, at Coachella, Paris Hilton showcased her festival flair in a Camilla Lost Gardens of Heligan Exclusive Halter Dress, paired with Prada Tassel Bow Ballet Flats in blue, accented with a That Madonna Girl Toni Headband, Nissa Jewelry Roxy Cuff, and carrying a Paris Hilton Bag (Credit: STS / WENN)
Known for wearing a US shoe size 11, Hilton is equally comfortable swapping her stilettos for chic flats when the occasion calls for it—like the bohemian, sun-drenched grounds of Indio.
Paris Hilton channels a bohemian vibe with a delicate braid-style headband woven through her long, wavy blonde hair, perfectly complementing her vibrant, flowing high-low dress
At Coachella on April 14, 2013, Paris Hilton wore a Camilla Jade short-front dress, complemented by Dita Paradis sunglasses in black, Tory Burch Eddie flats with a bow in black, and a Swarovski Tangara necklace (Credit: STS / WENN)
2. Kate Bosworth’s Mongolian-Inspired Topshop Look
Kate Bosworth was another celebrity who commanded attention at Coachella 2013, stepping out in a Mongolian-inspired look from her own Topshop collection. The actress and style icon wore a sheer black chiffon lace slip layered under a statement sheepskin festival gilet, giving her outfit an effortless bohemian edge.
At 5 feet 5 inches (165.1 cm) with a US shoe size 8, Bosworth often leans into sleek yet practical footwear to balance her frame. For this outing, she grounded her look with masculine buckle shoe-boots—tough, fashion-forward, and a perfect contrast to the feminine lace. Slicked-back hair, oversized Ray-Ban 3025 Aviator sunglasses, and minimal accessories completed her festival-ready aesthetic.
On April 13, 2013, at Coachella, Kate Bosworth was seen in a Topshop chiffon lace midi slip and a Topshop real sheepskin festival gilet, complemented by Ray-Ban 3025 Aviator large metal sunglasses (Credit: STS / WENN)
3. Whitney Port’s All-American Bodycon Style
Towering at 5 feet 10 inches (177.8 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 9, Whitney Port embodied effortless Americana at Coachella in a textured tank dress.
For the 2013 Coachella Music & Arts Festival, Whitney Port rocks a blue cutout dress from her own label, Whitney Eve, accessorized with a statement ring from Nashelle on April 12, 2013 (Credit: STS / WENN)
She added a vibrant pop of color with a red crossbody bag and finished the look with strappy low-wedge sandals that balanced comfort and style.
Whitney Port attended the Coachella Music & Arts Festival on April 12, 2013, in a blue Whitney Eve cutout seamless dress
To channel this vibrant festival look, start with a base of blue; opt for a breezy, pleated maxi dress or comfortable printed shorts and a matching halter top for ease of movement.
Accessorize with a mix of bohemian jewelry—think layered necklaces of varying lengths, chunky bracelets, and statement rings.
A fresh take on festival fashion: Whitney Port showcases her figure-flattering tank dress, complemented by practical yet stylish accessories, at Coachella
4. Audrina Patridge’s Laid-Back Leopard Print Dress
Audrina Patridge proved that bold animal print doesn’t have to feel over the top. At Coachella 2013, she gave For Love & Lemons’ “Lover Boy” leopard-print dress an easy, laid-back twist by pairing it with bohemian accessories and sturdy festival footwear.
Standing 5ft 5 ¼ (165.7 cm) tall and wearing a US shoe size 8, the reality star balanced the sultry print with practical yet edgy Dr. Martens 14-eye boots, adding just the right amount of rock ’n’ roll attitude to her festival look.
Audrina Patridge channels a laid-back rockstar vibe at the Fruttare Hangout during Coachella Day 2 in a breezy leopard-print dress from For Love & Lemons, accessorized with a Vanessa Mooney gold Pegasus necklace, a One Teaspoon hobo hat, and a pair of edgy Dr. Martens 14 boots on April 13, 2013 (Credit: STS / WENN)
5. Vanessa Hudgens’ Signature Bohemian Maxi Dresses
Vanessa Hudgens has long been crowned the unofficial queen of Coachella, and while some of her style risks spark debate, there’s one thing she consistently nails—the maxi dress.
At just 5ft 1 (154.9 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 7, the petite star proves that height is no obstacle when it comes to pulling off sweeping bohemian silhouettes with confidence.
Vanessa Hudgens rocked a flowy, floral Blu Moon Rambling Rose dress with Pamela Love turquoise rosary necklace, Vanessa Mooney Caprice choker necklace, and Hardcouture Jewelry agate hand chain at Coachella on April 12, 2013 (Credit: Vanessa Hudgens’ Instagram)
Vanessa Hudgens shared her Armani Exchange cutout maxi dress on Instagram (Credit: Vanessa Hudgens’ Instagram)
While our spotlight began with unforgettable looks from 2013, Coachella’s fashion legacy didn’t stop there. From bold boots to bohemian sandals, each festival year has delivered fresh celebrity shoe moments worth revisiting.
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