How Kate Bosworth’s 2010 Coachella Boots Still Define Festival Fashion

In the history of festival fashion, few moments remain as influential as Kate Bosworth’s 2010 appearance at Coachella in Indio, California.

Long before crochet became a ubiquitous desert staple, the Wonderland actress established the blueprint for high-low festival styling—a look that remains a reference point for effortless “boho-chic” decades later.

Kate Bosworth’s Coachella 2010 Look That Defined Modern Boho-Chic

The centerpiece of the ensemble was a breezy Topshop crochet mini dress, but it was her footwear and accessories that grounded the look in timelessness.

By pairing the delicate knit with rugged brown suede cowboy ankle boots and a Mulberry Leah shoulder bag in mushroom lambskin, Bosworth moved away from costume-like attire and toward a refined, wearable aesthetic. This hippie-inspired outfit didn’t just capture a moment in time; it pioneered a perennial spring trend that balances feminine textures with sturdy, functional footwear.

Kate Bosworth fully embraces the festival spirit in a boho-chic ensemble featuring a Topshop crochet mini dress, Mulberry Leah shoulder bag, and her favorite Isabel Marant “Forbes” suede boots at Coachella on April 16, 2010, in Indio, California (Credit: Agent 47 / WENN)

While her crochet dress and Mulberry bag gave off fresh Coachella energy, the boots told a different story. Kate’s choice of Isabel Marant’s coveted “Forbes” suede ankle boots wasn’t a one-off—it was a favorite she had already taken for a spin earlier that month at Joan’s on Third in Hollywood.

The Isabel Marant “Forbes” Boots That Followed Kate Bosworth From Coachella to City Streets

While the exact “Forbes” style is no longer available in retail stores, its Western-meets-bohemian DNA continues to define the brand’s footwear. You can find similar Isabel Marant suede boots at Farfetch, including the popular Dicker and Dewina styles that capture the same effortless desert aesthetic.

Styled at the time with the same Mulberry Leah bag and Tom Ford’s Cary sunglasses, the repeat wear only underscored her effortless, signature approach: investing in timeless pieces she could rework from lunch dates to festival fields with equal ease.

Proving a great boot is a versatile staple, Kate Bosworth styles her Isabel Marant “Forbes” suede ankle boots for a lunch date at Joan’s on Third in West Hollywood in April 2010 (Credit: Agent 47 / WENN)

The Isabel Marant Forbes boots are highly sought after for their exclusive availability and unique Western-inspired style.

Until her partnership with Net-a-Porter in the spring of 2010, Isabel Marant limited her sales to select boutiques in Paris, making it challenging for fans outside France to own a pair.

From Festival Fields to Lunch Dates: Kate Bosworth’s Repeat-Wear Approach to Boots

On March 3, 2011, Kate Bosworth was once again spotted in Isabel Marant’s “Forbes” suede boots paired with a heavy-gauge cable-knit sweater and a structured leather handbag.

Chic and cozy, Kate Bosworth is effortlessly stylish in her snug cable-knit sweater, complemented by sleek sunglasses – a perfect blend of comfort and glamour

By leaning into tactile classics like a slouchy knit, lived-in suede, and softly structured leather, Kate Bosworth demonstrates why certain silhouettes endure beyond seasonal trends.

She wore an Isabel Marant Spring 2011 sweater, M.I.h London cropped jeans, and grey Isabel Marant “Forbes” suede ankle boots—finished with a Vanessa Bruno Cabas box bag and Cutler & Gross keyhole sunglasses—that anchored her effortless West Hollywood street-style moment.

Kate Bosworth grounds her relaxed Isabel Marant sweater and cropped M.i.h London jeans with slouchy grey Isabel Marant “Forbes” suede ankle boots while shopping at Opening Ceremony in West Hollywood on March 3, 2011

In March 2013, Emma Roberts gave these boots her own twist, pairing them with an Alexa Chung for Madewell suede pixie jacket. The cohesive look highlighted the versatility of the Forbes boots, showcasing how different celebs bring their unique styles to this coveted footwear.

As she is a fan of the French fashion designer, we’ve also spotted Kate Bosworth in a blue Vanessa Bruno short-sleeved button-up shirt. Later in 2011, we also saw her carrying a Vanessa Bruno slouchy leather hobo bag.

Kate Bosworth and Michael Polish Enjoy a Cozy Lunch Date at Lemonade in West Hollywood

In September 2011, Kate Bosworth and her boyfriend, director Michael Polish, left Lemonade restaurant in West Hollywood after a scrumptious meal.

Michael Polish and Kate Bosworth leaving Lemonade restaurant, Los Angeles, September 26, 2011 (Credit: Danny / WENN)

The American actress and model, known for her laid-back style, did not disappoint with her lunch-date outfit, which consisted of a simple yet stylish red knitted sweater and boyfriend jeans.

Kate Bosworth was spotted leaving Lemonade Restaurant in West Hollywood on September 26, 2011, wearing a red Isabel Marant Spring 2011 knitted pullover with AG Adriano Goldschmied “Ex Boyfriend Crop” jeans, styled with flat brown loafers rather than her signature ankle boots, and accessorized with a Vanessa Bruno slouchy leather hobo bag and Cutler & Gross sunglasses.

Kate Bosworth was spotted leaving Lemonade Restaurant in West Hollywood on September 26, 2011, pairing a red Isabel Marant Spring 2011 knitted pullover with AG Adriano Goldschmied boyfriend crop jeans, grounding the look with flat brown loafers and finishing it off with Cutler & Gross keyhole sunglasses and a Vanessa Bruno slouchy leather hobo bag (Credit: Danny / WENN)

Why Kate Bosworth’s Shoe Choices Define Her Effortless Style

Kate Bosworth’s style has always balanced ease with intention, and her footwear choices play a central role in that equation.

From lived-in suede ankle boots and casual off-duty flats to polished pumps and minimalist red-carpet heels, she consistently uses shoes to anchor both relaxed street style and elevated fashion moments.

Explore some of her most memorable shoe-led looks below.