Guide To Ace Your Music-Festival Fits At Lollapalooza India 2024
Rolling Stone India’s guide to a practical wardrobe—one that also has heads turning
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After a booming debut in 2023, Lollapalooza India is back for an encore this year, featuring music icons from across the world setting foot to perform in India on the 28th and 29th of January 2024 at Mahalakshmi Race Course, Mumbai. It’s the ultimate calendar block for music and culture lovers alike and attracts fans of a plethora of genres from punk rock, hip-hop, and pop, to electronic music and metal from all over India.
At the music festival of the year, it’s only fitting that you have some fun with your sartorial choices whilst not compromising on comfort. There is every need to dress to the nines but important to also wear concert-friendly albeit practical attire that works with the pleasant weather. While the concert aesthetic usually reminds one of sequin and tassels galore, it’s good sense to invest in statement yet more functional pieces that can be styled in a multiplicity of ways.
If your style mood board is TBD— we’ve got you covered. Rolling Stone India has curated a guide for you to take inspo from to ace your sartorial choices and exactly where you can shop to emulate the aesthetic of your favorite headliners.
Take it up a notch
Halsey fans look here. Let the popstar’s on-stage risqué ensembles make a convincing case for you to include dramatic silhouettes and cutouts in your festival fit, case in point: Halsey’s plunging white bodysuit with a long, silky pink coat in Japan, 2019. Say yes to a corset— a placeholder for this season’s cool-girl essential. A corsetry-inspired ensemble has also been Halsey’s on-stage ensemble of choice for her performance at The Game Awards in 2022, dubbed one of her iconic outfits.
Corsets also make an excellent choice for layering. Overlay one on a bodysuit or a button-down shirt. Head to Polite Society for an array of corsets for you to harness the prowess of a sculpted silhouette. Think big and don’t shy away from statement corsets, turn to Rafu’D for your pick of bold-printed corsets to stand out from the crowd. You can also favor a halterneck top from Stamp Duty and team it with a pair of cargo or denim pants to beat the heat. Take a page out of Halsey’s ‘Hopeless Fountain Kingdom’ days and embrace bold eyeliners, smokey eyes, and strong beauty looks for a high-impact ensemble through and through.
Champion moody hues
For those rounding up to watch Lauv perform, inject rustic hues into your festival fit. In 2022, Lauv played his ‘All 4 Nothing Tour’ at Ryman Auditorium in a rustic-toned ensemble that incorporated a lime green sweater vest layered over a white t-shirt paired with patterned wide pants– the perfect hard/soft ensemble.
Think whimsical hues and silhouettes but doused in rustic hues for the one-two punch of groovy and indie. A rustic-toned co-ord like Basata’s mustard halterneck scooped-out bralette set paired with a thigh-high slit long skirt should help you balance the scales between chic and trendy. Sakhe’s halterneck vests overlaid on a bodysuit or t-shirt also check all the boxes for a chic fit. For a pick-me-up to your ensemble’s palette, some quirky accessories from Myrha by Rhea should go well. Lauv would definitely approve.
Embrace co-ord sets
From championing a yellow two-piece suit when Sting played his sensational album “My Songs” at Caesars Palace in 2021 to fabulous leather jackets—Sting’s on-stage outfits ooze class. If you’re looking to dress to impress Sting, an indie-print bold blazer paired with matching pants from Rafu’D should do the job. Their collections include an array of bold prints on blazers, shirts, and more. You can also turn to reimagined blazer co-ord sets like a mint-green set from PHUE.
Eclectic elegance
The Jonas Brothers personify groovy style in more than just their music. From music videos of their hits like “Sucker”, they definitely seem to command the spotlight not just with the groove of their music, but also their ensembles. The Jonas Brothers’ Tour 2023 featured on-stage ensembles from sequined jackets and sheer tops to textured tanks. Colour-block like a pro with artisanal shirts by Namita Dhoot.
Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas took to the stage in sequined reverie from a sparkly blazer to sequined pants. Usher in your contemporary sensibilities with a galaxy-printed blazer from Dhruv Kapoor or cop a versatile georgette-sleeved embroidered jacket by Mamicha to exude chic like the trio.
Reimagine streetwear
Fashion in 2024 has taken a utilitarian turn with oversized t-shirts and functional silhouettes championing the fashion landscape. Especially if you’re a fan of JPEGMAFIA—streetwear might just be your calling for your festival ensemble.
Since Lollapalooza is a day-long affair, oversized t-shirts from Bluorng or Jaywalking, featuring quirky designs, should help you serve a statement while being dressed comfortably. Extend the comfort and class to your feet too and choose a pair of groovy sneakers, say from Comet.
Another great pick is a pair of versatile boots like Hogwash’s rose motif black boots—the way to go for your pants or skirts.
On-the-go bag
As you head to the venue, don’t forget to carry a bag that can double as an on-the-go vanity too. Go for a bag, fanny pack, or tote that compliments your outfit and houses all your carry-on essentials.
Turn to Nomada’s collection which intersperses elements of folklore on their elegant evil-eye clutches and sleek sling bags featuring beadwork, embroidered flora, and embellishments. If you’re all for sustainability invest in a vegan tote or sling bag from Malai and you’re concert-ready!
