With worldwide hits such as “Water” and “Push 2 Start”, it can be a surprise that Tyla is a newcomer in Coachella – but last night the South African singer marked her very first time at the annual music festival in Indio, California. “When I was younger, I used to be Binge-Watch versions,” says Tyla Fashion. “It is definitely a milestone that I have always wanted to touch. The number of people who came to my set was really exciting and warming up.”
The star was sure of her Coachella debut a memorable debut: she released Becky G as a surprising musical guest, not to mention a cover of Aaliyah’s “Rock the Boat”, alongside other highlights. “I wanted it to really be a lot of energy – a lot of fun and dance,” says Tyla of her set. “And culture: I had my South African dancers. I was very excited to have family back and to do it as old times.”
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In the meantime, her stage fashion was just as spectacular to see: the star went the vintage route and picked pieces from the 2000s for its performance clothing. Working with Dolce & Gabbana and stylized by Ronnie Hart, Tyla chose a look that Retro felt (in a Saucy Y2K way), yet fresh. The superstar appeared in a sparkling Swarovski Crystal Mesh Bra Top styled under a white crop t-shirt; She combined it with a red and white brokaat mini skirt (we talk Itty-Bitty) It was interrupted with black glass frills. The pieces were all revived from the Runway collection of the Italian label 2000. “As soon as I saw the skirt, I fell in love,” says Tyla. “The skirt is hardly anything – and that’s how I like it.”
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Of course, to make her throwback outfit feel modern and topical, Tyla added her own special details to the finish -including some torn fishnet -panties, buzz chains, hoop earrings and Burju’s Leopard Leona boots. (Her jewelry were all from Pandora; she is a face for the label.) “The stockings cracks at the last minute and probably looked crazy– But I just wanted to do it, “says Tyla. At Coachella, after all, more is always more – but her nod to revive archive designs was fully on point.