Coachella 2012 fashion

Lindsey Ackerman in purple fur and purple cowboy boots, left, Sarah Falatic and Chelsea Griggy pose together on the second day of the Coachella Music Festival. (Arkasha Stevenson / Los Angeles Times)

March 24, 2014 5:16 PM PT

There were too many boys in board shorts and girls in cutoff denim to count during Weekend 1 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, but some festival goers emerged from the crowd in new trends of their own. From suspenders to a Native American feathered headdress, some attendees took risks that set them apart. Here is a look at some of the most unique and stylish outfits we found. --Jenn Harris

Kathryn A Hille paired her maxi dress with short cowboy boots. (Arkasha Stevenson / Los Angeles Times)

Matt Megford, left, and Kyler Pulley decided to forgo clothing for loincloths and feathers. (Arkasha Stevenson / Los Angeles Times)

Skyler Terrebonne in cutoff shorts and a retro-style Hawaiian shirt. (Arkasha Stevenson / Los Angeles Times)

Kait Marie braved the heat in leather pants accessorized with a studded belt and boots. (Arkasha Stevenson / Los Angeles Times)

From left, Jaz Sanchez, Kristina Pope, and Ivy Sanchez. (Arkasha Stevenson / Los Angeles Times)

Chantal Nightingale layered dark lace for a look that was gothic chic. (Arkasha Stevenson / Los Angeles Times)

Tyair Robinson wore a one-sleeve flannel shirt. (Arkasha Stevenson / Los Angeles Times)

Sisters Johana McNulty, left, and Jaclyn McNulty. Johana wore a Hello Kitty bandana pouch she made herself. (Arkasha Stevenson / Los Angeles Times)

Jay Judah in suspenders and a nautical captain’s hat. (Arkasha Stevenson / Los Angeles Times)

Stephanie Partida paired her blue and white patterned jumpsuit with bright red shoes and a red flower in her hair. (Arkasha Stevenson / Los Angeles Times)

Sisters Paige Bittner, left, and Taylor Bittner. Paige wore a pair of metallic combat boots. (Arkasha Stevenson / Los Angeles Times)

Coachella 2012 fashion

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