As June turned to July, Roskilde Festival returned for its 47th edition, running for eight days between Saturday 24th June and Saturday 1st July. This year saw 130,000 revellers in attendance, with 180 artists from 32 countries playing across nine stages.
But what are the essentials for North Europe’s biggest festival? Lipstick, hats or layers? Camilla Trodyb was on the ground for the four main days, reporting back from Roskilde on festival style, and the all important tips on what to wear and what to watch.
Mia
What are you wearing? I am wearing a summer dress from King Louie that I bought in M Plus.
Best festival fashion tip? Layers. Lots of layers. You should be able to upgrade and downgrade all the time. Being practical, you know.
Which concerts would you recommend for today? Phlake and The Weeknd
Nicklas
What are you wearing? Clothes. Nice clothes. It is my own brand Nicklas Kunz.
Best festival fashion tip? Leather. Always wear leather
Which concerts would you recommend for today? Definitely Nas and Nicolas Jaar.
Yasser
What are you wearing? Dirty shoes, black Weekday jeans and Joy Division t-shirt… and Ray-Ban sunglasses
Best festival fashion tip? Wear a poncho. You can hide under it if it rains.
Which concerts would you recommend for today? Of course, Warpaint and Justice.
Camilla
What are you wearing? Fringe. I love fringe. Pants from Sophia Lee and old boots Royal Republiq.
Best festival fashion tip? Boots you can live in for a week, shades and a warm sweater.
Which concerts would you recommend for today? Uhhh, that’s a hard done… The Weeknd and Justice… some of my must-see.
Interview w/ Madara for Hoxton Radio
Interview w/ Sven for Hoxton Radio
Magnus
What are you wearing? An old Fila jacket, Forever 21 shirt, Adidas pants, Adidas special shoes and of course my propeller hat from the toy store.
Best festival fashion tip? Wear something you normally wouldn’t wear.
Which concerts would you recommend for today? Gucci Mane and Nas.
Nanna
What are you wearing? I am wearing vintage clothes. 90% of my wardrobe is vintage. I am trying to get people to buy and wear vintage. Recycle. The clothing industry is the second most polluting industry in the world. I am wearing an Adidas dress I bought at a flea market and vintage denim. The sunglasses I bought down here and I promise that I will take care of them and fix them if they break.
Best festival fashion tip? Relax and dress according to the weather. Layers.
Which concerts would you recommend for today? Nas 100% and in a moment I am going to see Future Islands.
Interview w/ Carolina for Hoxton Radio
Interview w/ Kir for Hoxton Radio
Mikkel
What are you wearing? From the top down, a cap from Selected, t-shirt from Weekday, Samsøe Samsøe jacket, sweater from Cheap Monday and Junk de Lux shorts. The shoes are Palladium.
Best festival fashion tip? Bring a hat or beanie. Cover that hair gone wild.
Which concerts would you recommend for today? Future Islands and The XX
Nich
What are you wearing? Waterproof shoes, for now. Diesel jeans and a shirt from Sarah. Levi’s denim jacket and a RAINS rain coat.
Best fashion festival tip? Don’t ever attend a festival. I like it clean. Or just get a ticket for one day and go when the sun is out. I would tell myself or my kid… if I had one… and don’t talk to strangers.
Which concerts would you recommend for today? Father John Misty and Den Sorte Skole.
Interview w/ Katerina for Hoxton Radio
Interview w/ Michala for Hoxton Radio
Wilhelm
Is this your first Roskilde Festival? No, it’s my third.
What are you wearing? My big sister’s wellies and her rain coat. The one’s I got don’t fit. She is in Poland, so she doesn’t know I borrowed it. And I didn’t ask.
Best fashion festival tip? It doesn’t matter what you wear at Roskilde festival. You can be whoever you want.
Cho-Mee
What are you wearing? Old school football socks, my shorts are from a Japanese designer that creates sportswear, my jacket is Wood Wood and my raincoat is a raincoat.
Best fashion festival tip? Be comfortable, but never lose yourself. Be who you are. Music is a state of mind, a feeling, so just be that.
Which concerts would you recommend for today? Father John Misty and later techno. Just techno.
Interview w/ Salar for Hoxton Radio
Interview w/ Maria for Hoxton Radio
Lulu
What are you wearing? I am wearing my old Anna Sui boots. My official Roskilde boots only wear them here. A denim skirt and my Power Rangers t-shirt, Supreme hoodie and faux fur By Malene Birger.
Best fashion festival tip? Bring sunglasses and show your legs regardless of the weather.
Which concerts would you recommend for today? Ice Cube
Hannah
What are you wearing? Vintage dress, I bought in Berlin. Monki house coat and rain boots. Céline sunglasses.
Best fashion festival tip? Lipstick and sunglasses.
Which concerts would you recommend for today? Ice Cube and Halsey.
Carsten
What are you wearing? Old Spiler wellies, jeans and Bullet hoodie, Hooha belt, moustage cap, fanny pack I bought here a couple of years ago and most important, tape.
Best fashion festival tip? Wear sneaks that looks good and can handle the weather. Bring wellies and cool t-shirts. And always bring your toothbrush.
Which concerts would you recommend for today? Freddie Gibbs, Cashmere Cat and Arcade Fire.
Laura Sofie
What are you wearing? ASOS super hero jumpsuit, vintage leather jacket and boots.
Best fashion festival tip? Always dress up, go crazy. Bring stuff you love, and if it breaks it’s worth it.
Which concerts would you recommend for today? Ice Cube
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Interviews: Camilla Trodyb
Photos: Estefania Rasetta