Bohemian Trendsetters and Influencers

Bohemian style was always seen as a counterculture – until the early 2000s, that is. As a result of celebrity culture, boho style, as well as boho chic, finally achieved mainstream status in the first decade of the 21st century. With movie stars, singers, models, as well as famous celebrity designers sporting distressed denim paired with suede, maxis or flouncy floral dresses and tunics, boho style became an iconic trend in its own right.

Top Bohemian Influencers of the Early 2000s

1. Rachel Zoe

She is a key figure of the boho trend – and it’s not because she has a very high profile, but because she acted as the mastermind behind the scenes. We’re talking about celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe, who reached fame in the early 2000s, when she started styling celebs that were soon to become some of the most popular bohemian style icons. Case in point: Nicole Ritchie.

2. Nicole Ritchie

Nicole Ritchie is, without a doubt, one of the main characters responsible for the bohemian revival of the 2000s. Not only is the socialite / reality star / fashion designer one of the most influential boho-cool and boho-chic trendsetters, but she also has her very own lines inspired by bohemian aesthetics. Moreover, Nicole is a pro at making mega-loose fits work perfectly, as well as a master of mix and matching prints and accessorizing maxi dresses.

3. Sienna Miller

Another pivotal celeb who revived the bohemian trend: Sienna Miller, who has been rocking the boho chic look since the early 2000s. Sienna takes an eclectic approach to bohemian style, combining elements that are not supposed to go together, yet somehow magically do. As one of the original batch of modern celebs that rocked boho fashion, Sienna let her style evolve during the years. More recently, the actress transitioned towards a more sophisticated look for the red carpet, but kept her notoriously disheveled boho look for casual weekends.

4. Vanessa Hudgens

While she currently describes her style as simply ‘chic’, Vanessa Hudgens was once the queen of boho-chic. While she keeps it glam on the red carpet, Vanessa does the paparazzi stroll in summer music festival-ready ensembles. Similarly to Nicole Ritchie, Vanessa’s absolute favorites include: maxi dresses, suede boots and gladiators, denims, loose tees and flowing skirts.

Other Honorable Mentions

• Zoe Kravitz – With parents like Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz and a stepdad like Jason Momoa, it’s no wondering that actress Zoe Kravitz is a veritable bohemian style trendsetter. As a result, Zoe is a master at looking perfectly effortless at all times, whether she is rocking the red carpet or doing the pap walk.

• Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen – Although these days they’re icons of the modest clothing style, the Olsen twins were part of the original crew who made bohemian style the mega trend that it is today. As masters of the ‘everything goes with everything’ look, Mary-Kate and Ashley always incorporated an element of whimsy or mystery in their ensembles.

• Anyone who’s ever attended Coachella – Coachella has become a culture and a lifestyle in its own right and a true representation of today’s more grungy-infused bohemian style. From the Victoria’s Secret models to the social media influencers and from the A-listers to the regular folk, Coachella is all about that SoCal, effortless look. The must-have elements for mastering the SoCal look: distressed denim, lace cover-ups and crochet crops, bandanas and headbands, boots of all kids, sunnies, temporary tattoos, flouncy maxis and an overload of accessories.