All Points East has officially started. Over the next few weekends, London’s music crowd will be heading to Victoria Park to drink, dance and party the day (and night) away in the company of some of their favourite artists.
With proceedings well under way (thanks to two big nights courtesy of Cleo Sol and Chase & Status), we’ve already spotted some great looks on the attendees.
That’s right, festival season isn’t over yet, and here are some of the biggest lessons we’re taking from the style set as August rolls on.
All things cherry
Dua Lipa debuted the trend last month on holiday; now it’s slowly infiltrating the mainstream. Cherries are the next big emblem in fashion, and there were plenty of them on show in the crowds last weekend. Think cherry necklaces or cherry earrings, but if you want to go the extra mile, you could emulate the few people wearing them on their clothes.
No cherries? That’s fine: cherry-red is also having a moment. Slip on some red shoes or accessorise with a red bag for a bit of pop.
Y2K metal belts
As if we needed further proof that the Noughties are back, suddenly everybody seems to be sporting metal belts around their waists. Dig them out of the back of your wardrobe (or your mum’s). They work well over pretty much anything: dresses, skirts, shorts and tops.
And if your wardrobe is lacking one, Depop is currently a hotspot for all things Y2K. Pick up a belt for as little as a tenner and wear it all festival season.
Headscarves reign supreme
The humble scarf has been having somewhat of a renaissance over the last few years, but it’s really burst into the spotlight this year. Think Gracie Abrams wearing one for her debut Glastonbury set this year, Kylie Jenner pairing a scarf with her bikini top as a makeshift sarong or Alexa Chung wearing one around her jeans like a belt.
Unsurprisingly, the look was going strong in the crowd at APE, too. There were a lot of people rocking bandanas, but on the plus side, the variety of scarves on the market mean that it’s easy to diversify your look.
Biker boots still going strong
We are in the era of the knee-high boot. The crowds at All Points East know what’s up, too: for every pair of Salomon trainers, there was a biker boot. There’s a reason for it – the boots pair perfectly with festival staples such as mini skirts, dresses and sports shorts. Get a black pair as they’ll truly go with everything. I did also spot a few cowboy boots floating around too.
Statement necklaces
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Delicate stacking jewellery hasn’t been a thing for a couple of years, but still – it seems to be getting bigger and bigger. Case in point: there were a lot of big, statement pieces on show at All Points East (and indeed at many other London day festivals I’ve been to this year). Think oversized metal starfish, big wooden beads and chunky chains. Pair with some acrylic bangles for the ultimate statement look.
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