There are two types of people at Glastonbury. Those who rock up raring to go with wellies in a rucksack and a few pairs of pants. And those whose entire aesthetic has been meticulously planned for months. I’m talking mood boards, Pinterest presentations, and an endless stream of Kate Moss photos circa 2005. It’s a whole thing, one that is heavily reliant on nostalgia thanks to the litany of timeless fashion moments that took place on those muddy fields in the early Noughties courtesy of Moss, Alexa Chung, Sienna Miller, and co. Theirs was a sartorial study in understated, bohemian festival fashion bound to be repeated, reinvented, and revived for time in memorium.
This year, though, change is finally afoot in the festival fashion universe. At least, that’s according to Depop’s latest search data, which has offered an insight into the major trends we can expect to see showcased at this year’s Glastonbury. Of course, what people wear will be heavily dictated by the weather – so far, the forecast is looking warm and sunny. In terms of standout trends this year, we will be seeing “everyday sports” (football shirts, cycling shorts, and ballet shoes), “desert revival” (long ruffled skirts, ponchos, Birkenstock sandals), and “modern Indie”, a look it defines as the “love child of indie sleaze and grunge” made up of cargo shorts, tartan mini skirts, and oversized T-shirts.
