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With Coachella 2025 just around the corner, it’s time for a throwback hit. While this year’s festival promises to be an epic one with headliners Lady Gaga , Green Day and Post Malone scheduled to rock out in the California desert, it’s worth looking back at Coachella 10 years ago, when it was different stars’ time to shine, and fashion was decidedly more crocheted. Indeed, Coachella 2015 was one for the books, with headliners of AC/DC —which marked the band’s return to the stage for the first time six years— Jack White and Drake .
It was the latter’s performance, however, that caused a stir when Drake surprised the crowd by bringing out Madonna . The table then turned, however, when Madonna delivered an unscripted kiss on the “God’s Plan” singer live onstage. While there were rumors about Drake’s less-than-enthusiastic response to the kiss, the rapper set the record straight following the festival.
As he wrote on Instagram at the time, "Don't misinterpret my shock!! I got to make out with the queen Madonna and I feel 100 about that forever. Thank you @madonna." Other performers that weekend included Hozier , The Weeknd , Tyler the Creator and Florence & the Machine , the latter of whom also delivered a memorable performance as frontwoman Florence Welch broke her foot while jumping off the stage.
But while there was a lot of excitement onstage, Coachella one decade ago also boasted some A-list celebrities in attendance—many of whom have remained loyal goers in the years since. Among those who ventured from Hollywood to take in the sun, sand and music were Kylie Jenner and her then-boyfriend Tyga , who posed for a picture with the Khy founder’s sister Khloe Kardashian . Both Kardashians wore of-the-era ankle boots, Kylie pairing hers with a lace bodysuit while Khloe opted for a gray cotton bodycon dress.
Another Coachella regular at the festival was Zoë Kravitz , who donned a plaid romper, black platform boots, a chunky gold choker and large square sunglasses. Other celebrities whose festival looks truly encapsulated the era’s fashions were Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Behati Prinsloo . Rosie, for her part, hit the festival scene in a crocheted, flowy white dress, styling the look with a brown crossbody and, of course, extra-large sunglasses.
Behati, meanwhile—only one year into her marriage with Adam Levine —donned jean shorts, a mesh top over a gray bralette and chunky black shoes. She completed her outfit with layered necklaces, including a rose choker, reflective sunglasses and a black, wide-brimmed hat. But don’t take our word for it.
To relive the height of the 2010s and all Coachella 2015 had to offer, keep reading. Always Sunny in California Rosie Huntington-Whitely kept things easy and breezy in her flowing white dress. Thunderstruck AC/DC 's guitarist Angus Young led the audience down the highway to hell while performing as a band for the first time in six years.
Sealed With a Kiss Drake 's headlining performance caused quite a stir after surprise guest Madonna planted a surprise kiss on him. Big Little Looks Zoë Kravitz looked effortlessly cool in her romper and boots. Looking Fierce Performer Azealia Banks hit the stage in a floral romper.
Blink & You'll Miss It Hip hop duo Run the Jewels surprised fans with an appearance by T ravis Barker . Hot Wheels Tyler, the Creator was on fire during his performance, coming on stage in a lightning-struck go kart. Fun in the Sun Kendall Jenner had sister Kylie Jenne r—and her turquoise wig—in tow as they navigated the festival grounds.
Shake It Out—Or Off Florence Welch had to soldier on after breaking her ankle jumping off Coachella's stage during her performance. Keeping Up With the Trends Kylie, her then-boyfriend Tyga and Khloe Kardashian showed off the era's style in booties and reflective sunglasses. Shake It Like a Polaroid Picture Kendall and Hailey Bieber —then Baldwin—showed off this forever memory on Instagram.
Strutting Along Behati Prinsloo made Coachella her runway in her totally 2015 fashion. Making Coachella His Church Long before he was too sweet, Hozier was still a fan-favorite at Coachella. Kelvin Forever Kylie, Kendall and Selena Gomez showed off their festival looks in what can only be Instagam's infamously iconic, instantly recognizable orange-tinted filter.
This Cowboy Is Running From Himself Vance Joy had everyone running down to the riptide when he took to the stage. #1 Fan Following his performance, David Guetta thanked Beyoncé for attending. No Tears in the Club FKA twigs embraced the pink life during her performance.
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