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Woodstock Fashion Flashback

With the 40th anniversary of the legendary hippiefest this weekend, Renata Espinosa looks back on bohemian festival fashion, from 1969-2009. VIEW OUR GALLERY.

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It’s all about the accessories here—paisley scarf, hat—and a svelte stomach.

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Not quite naked, this hippie couple at Woodstock still go for a natural look.

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A basic tunic and bead combo at Woodstock ‘69 that stylist Rachel Zoe revived, and then killed, nearly 40 years later.

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Bacchanalia at Woodstock.

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At Woodstock, these flag pants were less a patriotic statement than a way of turning the establishment on its head.

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A sea of kids in jeans is a familiar sight now, but in 1969, denim was the ultimate anti-establishment fabric.

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Chops, sweat, stripes and tie-dye—performers at Woodstock were barely distinguishable from the audience members.

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Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs performs at All Points West music festival held at Liberty State Park, New Jersey, July 31-August 2, 2009.

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Shorts and galoshes a la Kate Moss at All Points West music festival held at Liberty State Park.

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Dressed for a day of lying in the dirt at Lollapalooza held in Chicago, August 7-9, 2009.

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Perry Farrell goes glam at Lollapalooza.

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Fans, reviving ‘60s boho fashions, attend Bonnaroo music festival held in Manchester, Tennessee, June 11-14, 2009.

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The band Carney dresses in homage to ‘60s rockers at Lollapalooza.

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Showing a little skin never goes out of style at an outdoor summer concert; at All Points West music festival.

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Girls dance in mud wearing tank tops and tie-dye at All Points West.

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