Sierra Ferrell and Zach Bryan Hit Home Runs at Wild Horses Festival
by LIza Orozco
Upon my arrival at the Wild Horses Festival I was taken backstage, where Ferrell was getting dressed in a custom outfit and headdress made by fashion stylist Chenoa Faun. While there were two stylists doing her hair, makeup, and clothes, she looked as though it came easy to her, as if it was something she, like her music, was destined for. I might add that, for lack of a better word, her “look” is one that her fans have come to adore and look forward to.
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Below, hear from the stylists of Musgraves, Carlile, and Ferrell, plus Ashton, who dresses herself for appearances, about how to channel their looks and how to infuse your own wardrobe with a little Grand Ole Opry stage glamour.
When the opportunity to perform at Stagecoach surfaced, the singer tapped stylist and costume designer Chenoa Faun to assist. Faun, a former dancer, had a unique perspective on how to design and source the look. To get started, Faun asked Ferrell about her intentions for the show — Was she going to require more than one look? What instruments did she plan to play? — in order to ensure that the outfit could easily be put on and off, and enable comfortable strumming and singing without too much constriction. The result? A reworked burlesque look worn with glitter ankle booties that grounded the overall appearance, while still enabling Ferrell to comfortably move around the stage.
Styling Notes: Faun recommends focusing on what makes you unique — and playing it up. Scoop up affordable thrifted pieces, and don’t be afraid to cut them up or DIY them in other ways to find the look or fit you’re going for, she added. To avoid looking contrived, she adds that it’s best to contrast more classic country silhouettes with modern elements.