A Closer Look at Sabrina Carpenter’s Custom 2026 Coachella Looks
Photo: Alfredo Flores
Photo: Alfredo Flores
She’s a star, baby! As a main 2026 Coachella headliner, all eyes were on Sabrina Carpenter last weekend—and the pop star’s theatrical performance certainly did not disappoint. The pop star kicked off weekend one in Indio, California by turning the main stage into a glitzy, Hollywood-inspired set—complete with a Hollywood Hills backdrop, a long “Walk of Fame” runway, and of course, plenty of glamorous and retro-minded fashions that all nodded back to Old Hollywood. (A signature style of Carpenter’s, after all.)
To make all of her A-list-worthy looks come to life, Carpenter, stylist Jared Ellner, and creative director Brett Alan Nelson all looked to Christian Dior to make her custom ensembles. The star pulled off four different costume changes, designed by Jonathan Anderson, throughout the show.
Carpenter started things off with some of her biggest hits: she performed “Manchild” while wearing a red peacoat, removed to reveal a sequin-covered red mini dress with capped sleeves underneath. There was no shortage of glimmer and shimmer that followed: Carpenter then changed into a gold sequined mini dress, complete with billowy champagne-colored chiffon sleeves. (Very Cher, very Studio 54.)
To perform “Bed Chem,” Carpenter then changed into more of a lingerie and boudoir-inspired look look—wearing a white beaded fringed bra top and swishy skirt, while she performed some seriously sexy chair choreography. Ending the show with more hits like “Espresso” saw her don what was the most dramatic ensemble of all: a corseted black lace bodysuit, complete with a sculptural avant-garde lace cape. Because at Coachella, more is always more.
Did you miss all of these Hollywood showgirl looks in-person? (Including a fabulous and unexpected Will Ferrell cameo?). Fret not: Vogue has an exclusive closer look at all of Carpenter’s custom looks below. You may not have been in the VIP section at Coachella, but you can still witness all of the glorious fashions nonetheless.
This article was originally published on Vogue.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sabrina Carpenter’s custom headline wardrobe for the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was designed by Jonathan Anderson for the historic French luxury fashion house Christian Dior. The collaborative project was executed alongside stylist Jared Ellner and creative director Brett Alan Nelson.
The styling and set design for Sabrina Carpenter’s performance drew inspiration from retro Old Hollywood glamour, mid-century cinema, and vintage studio aesthetics. The staging incorporated a Hollywood Hills backdrop and a custom “Walk of Fame” runway layout to mirror these references.
Sabrina Carpenter executed four distinct costume changes during her weekend-one headline set. The custom rotation evolved from a red sequined mini dress with a matching peacoat to gold studio-inspired separates, boudoir-style beadwork, and a concluding corseted black lace bodysuit with a sculptural cape.
For the performance of her single “Espresso,” Sabrina Carpenter wore an avant-garde custom Christian Dior ensemble. The final look consisted of a structural, corseted black lace bodysuit paired with an intricate, dramatic sculptural lace cape that emphasized theatrical showgirl movement.
Exclusive visual documentation and behind-the-scenes perspectives of Sabrina Carpenter’s custom Christian Dior festival collection are curated by Vogue, showcasing the archival craftsmanship, garment sketches, and sartorial details behind the historic Indio, California main stage headline performance.