As the 2015 music festival season officially kicks off with Coachella in California, the experts at Trendstop reveal some of the most essential and inspirational festival fashion trends of the year. From apparel and accessories to beauty, discover the latest developments emerging in the world of street style at major festival events around the globe, and see how these free-spirited looks will influence both fast fashion and high summer festival collections. Festival trend-setters show how styles embrace the optimism of the Spring/Summer season, with aesthetics inspired by boho, tribal and beach cultures. This week, we present Fashion United readers with four directional street style trends analysed at last week's sun-drenched Coachella festival.

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Black bralets are paired with Indiana print bottoms for a look of the summer globe-trotter. Sheer fabrics add interest to simple tops, while frills introduce movement. Ethnic-inspired patterns are repeated on shorts, miniskirts and casual pants, characterised by patterned stripes and multicolour. Ensembles are finished with a pair of tinted sunnies or strappy flat sandals.

Coachella trend-setters reveal their feminine side with clothing textured in delicate laces, shaded in cream or pure white for a minimal chic. Layering lends a boho dimension to off-the-shoulder tops, as T-dresses play with sheer and solid contrasts. Loose-fit cover-ups demonstrate their festival credentials with fringed trim.

Modern warriors adorn themselves with tribal-inspired jewellery pieces, with oversized shapes creating striking accessory statements. Necklaces protect the chest with rows silver coins or metal chain link fringe, while other accessories are detailed with beading or embossed plates. Body harnesses can also be worn to add a directional touch to casual stylings.

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Transfer tattoos emerge as a must-have beauty look on the festival circuit this season, updated with shimmering metallic surfaces for a fashion-forward twist. Striped gold and silver cuffs create a Tribal Warrior feel when placed high on the arm, while crystalline graphics stand out on the back of the hand and geometric formations are revealed on the inner wrist.

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