Bowie Lives! Behind the VELVET ROPE

In between sets, here are the best parties to hit during Coachella

NEON CARNIVAL

Since its debut 12 years ago, Neon Carnival has become one of the hottest tickets at Coachella—and it’s back for one night only at Desert International Horse Park on April 15.

Enter “Life on Mars” with MOTHER’s new David Bowie-inspired collection

What better collection to serve as your Coachella outfit inspiration than MOTHER’s Spring 2023 capsule honoring the ultimate rebel, David Bowie in his Ziggy Stardust era? The pieces in the lineup pay homage to the artist’s playful, nonconformist spirit with glittery, sparkly touches throughout. There are colorful graphic tees, which evoke vintage concert clothing with their marquee-inspired images and faded screen prints. Gold stars and the words “The Jean Genie” are emblazoned on the seat of flared jeans, while a cozy cardigan features lightning bolts and Bowie's name splashed across the back. “As a brand rooted in the experiences of growing up in the ‘70s, the opportunity to design with the imagery and iconography of The Ziggy Stardust era felt like a full-circle moment,” said Tim Kaeding, creative director and co-founder of MOTHER. “With this collection, Bowie’s quintessential sense of glam shines through—all with MOTHER’s signature touch.”

REVOLVE REVOLVE Festival (which is a separate entity from Coachella) will be taking place on April 15 and 16.

FRED SEGAL

The iconic Los Angeles-based boutique Fred Segal will be in the desert with a festival-themed pop-up and two events, including a tie-dye booth with Rabôt and a DJ set by MAAD on April 6 and Lost Daze on April 7

SONIC DESERT

On Saturday April 15 from noon to 5 p.m. SONIC Desert presented by Coca Cola will bring a mythical oasis to the Coachella scene.

On festival grounds or out and about in Indio, the pieces look just as cool styled with cutoffs and a fanny pack as they do with a long ‘70s-esque blazer. Rock on! Visit motherdenim.com

BY COLLEEN KRATOFIL