Though it's become something of a punchline now, festival style has undeniably chic roots: Kate Moss made the event an affair worth dressing for during her numerous appearances at Glastonbury through the years. Despite some of the more outrageous looks that have cropped up as of late, certain celebs still know how to stay stylish onstage and in the audience. Click through for the It girls (and guy) who shaped the trend then and still know how to work a raucous crowd in style today.
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Kate Moss, Glastonbury 2005
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The look that started it all: Moss hit Glastonbury in 2005 in a black vest, tiny shorts and mud-splattered wellies, and festival fashion was never the same.
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Gwen Stefani, Glastonbury 2002
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The No Doubt frontwoman brought her signature sporty style—and rock-hard abs—to the fields of Somerset for a 2002 performance.
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Gwyneth Paltrow, Glastonbury 2005
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Paltrow injected her classic-yet-practical look with a pair of tough lace-up wellies to watch then-husband Chris Martin perform with Coldplay.
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Alexa Chung, Glastonbury 2008
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Chung's wardrobe staples—a Breton stripe, high-waist denim shorts and a moto jacket—are perfectly practical for unpredictable weather at Glasto.
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Florence Welch, V Festival 2010
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Though she performed at the same festival in a flowing black gown, Welch explored the grounds in a much more practical look—an easy flowing top, high-waist shorts, and a jaunty hat.
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Diane Kruger, Coachella 2011
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Kruger hit Coachella with all the festival staples in tow—a flowing maxi skirt, a fedora topping off loose waves, and roomy tote for carrying essentials.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Coachella 2012
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The model upped the ante of standard festival fare—a loose button-down and denim cut-offs—with a little help from Christopher Kane's luxe embellishment in 2012.
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Lana Del Rey, Lovebox 2012
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Del Rey retains her signature '60s aesthetic, but roams the grounds in a pair of heeled sneakers for a modern—and comfortable—update.
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Katy Perry, Coachella 2013
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Perry perfectly captures the festival aesthetic thanks to Dolce & Gabbana's quirky Spring 2013 collection.
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Sienna Miller, Glastonbury 2013
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This picture could have easily been taken 10 years earlier—Miller's signature boho style has served her well both on and off the festival grounds.
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Solange Knowles, St Jerome's Laneway Festival 2013
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A printed crop top and skirt set allow Solange to move onstage in style.
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Beyoncé, Coachella 2014
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Beyoncé joined her little sister onstage at Coachella this year sporting Topshop—the go-to brand for festival denizens around the world.
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Jared Leto, Coachella 2014
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Leto knows a Hawaiian shirt is just right for Coachella's tropical temps—especially when paired with his signature wavy locks.
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Kate Bosworth, Coachella 2014, Carven
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Bosworth's cutout dress and platforms are just right for beating the heat in the crowd.
Julie Kosin is the senior culture editor of ELLE.com, where she oversees all things movies, TV, books, music, and art, from trawling Netflix for a worthy binge to endorsing your next book club pick. She's the former director of audience strategy and entertainment at HarpersBAZAAR.com. When not glued to her laptop, she can be found taking pictures of her dog or haunting used bookstores.