ELLE sent fashion photographer Bella Howard to Coachella, on a mission to soak up the atmosphere at one of the most stylish festivals on the planet.
Set in the sun-drenched desert city of Indio, Coachella typically draws a line-up of celebrities almost as stellar as the acts on stage, from Kristen Stewart to Diane Kruger.
This years sold-out festival, which takes place over two weekends, features Stateside acts including Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Vampire Weekend, alongside Brit talent The XX and Hot Chip.
Click through ELLE's Instagram gallery to go behind the scenes at Coachella...
Photographs by Bella Howard.
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The unforgettable drive to Coachella 2013 through the California desert.
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Excitement builds as the Coachella 2013 festival gates draw near.
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Photographer Bella Howard gets into the Coachella spirit at the 2013 festival.
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A Coachella 2013 reveller shows off her tattoo.
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Free-spirited Coachella 2013 revellers enjoy some group participation.
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New York based DJ Harley Viera-Newton watches The XX at Coachella 2013.
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London record label Young Turks at the X Converse party, making personalised vinyl.
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Kicking back at the Forever 21 pool party, Coachella 2013.
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New York shoegazers DIIV take to the stage at Coachella 2013.
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A beautiful sunset captured on Saturday evening at Coachella 2013.
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Two Door Cinema Club pictured before their live show on Saturday at Coachella 2013.
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Artist and DJ Kesh backstage at Coachella 2013.
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An unexpected oasis offers respite from the heat backstage at Coachella 2013.
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Pretty roses thrive backstage at Coachella 2013, despite the blistering heat.
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US post-punk band The Make Up on stage during Coachella 2013.
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LA singer-songwriter Hanni El Khatib performs at Coachella 2013.
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Inside the dressing room of London band, Savages.
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Out of order toilets: proof that Coachella 2013 is as authentic a musical festival as they come.