With global hits like “Water” and “Push 2 Start,” it may come as a surprise that Tyla is a newcomer to Coachella—but last night, the South African singer marked her very first time performing at the annual music festival in Indio, California. The star was sure to make her Coachella debut a memorable one: She brought out Becky G as a surprise musical guest, not to mention performed a cover of Aaliyah’s “Rock the Boat.” Her stage fashion, meanwhile, was just as spectacular to behold: The star went the vintage route, plucking pieces from the 2000s for her performance attire.
Working with Dolce & Gabbana and styled by Ronnie Hart, Tyla chose a look that felt retro (in a saucy Y2K way), yet fresh. The superstar emerged wearing a sparkling Swarovski crystal mesh bra top styled under a white crop T-shirt; She paired it with a red and white brocade mini skirt (we’re talking itty-bitty) that was punctuated with black glass fringe. The pieces were all revived from the Italian label’s spring 2000 runway collection.
Of course, to make her throwback outfit feel modern and current, Tyla added her own special touches to the finish look—including some torn fishnet tights, belly chains, hoop earrings, and Burju’s leopard leona boots. (Her jewelry was all by Pandora; She is a face for the label.) At Coachella, after all, more is always more—but her nod to reviving archival designs was entirely on point.
