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Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs

No one knows festival packing better than a DJ: you know those bad ass ladies who not only provide the amazing tunes for the world’s most amazing parties and events but also play at some of the festival’s main stages and take in the big weekends themselves. We tapped four of the world’s finest—Hannah Bronfman, DJ KISS, Kitty Cash, and Olivia Dope—for everything you need to pack.
By Faith Cummings · Updated October 27, 2020
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Hannah Bronfman

Who: Hannah Bronfman

Website: http://hbfit.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahbronfman/

Headphones While En Route to Your Destination-“You need headphones while traveling: they’re essentials! I love this pair because they not only stand out, but they’re super futuristic.”

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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Hannah Bronfman

Get Your Own: Master and Dynamic Silver Headphones, $399, MasterDynamic.com

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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Hannah Bronfman

On-trend Chokers for Adding a 90’s Flair to Any Look: “Chokers are back and I’m so happy: they’re one of my favorite 90’s trends. Everything this brand does is hand-crafted, chic, and long-lasting—you can party the day and night away in this for sure.”

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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Hannah Bronfman

Get Your Own: Wendy Nichol, $265, WendyNicholNYC.com

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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Hannah Bronfman

A Crop Top for a Flash of Midriff: “This piece is a staple with a modern twist.”

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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Hannah Bronfman

Get Your Own: Chromat Uniform Bikini Top, $219, AzaleasNYC.com

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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Hannah Bronfman

SPF to Protect Your Skin When You’re Outside all Day: “It is super important to have SPF when you’re outside all day. I love this oil free tinted moisturizer because it gives me light weight coverage.”

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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Hannah Bronfman

Get Your Own: Honest Beauty Balm with SPF, $28,Ulta.com

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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Hannah Bronfman

A Chic Bathing Suit for Pool Parties, That You Can Wear all Summer: “Norma’s swim is sexy and modern. I wait in anticipation every season to see what she will do next.”

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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Hannah Bronfman

Get Your Own: Norma Kamali Marissa Swimsuit, $200, Fwrd.com

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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DJ Kiss

Who: DJ Kiss

Website: http://www.kissthedeejay.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kissthedeejay/

Espadrilles for Cute Footwear That are Functional and Comfortable: “The absolute best festival footwear when you want to be both cute and comfortable are espadrilles. My favorites are this wedge pair by Castañer. They come in a zillion different colors and are a great price!”

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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DJ Kiss

Get Your Own:  Castañer Carina Canvas Wedge Espadrilles, $110, Net-A-Porter

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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DJ Kiss

Inexpensive Shades to Keep the Sun at Bay: “The last thing you want to worry about while you’re rocking out to your favorite band is losing your overpriced Dior sunglasses! My advice is to have several pair of cute trendy glasses that you won’t be heartbroken over if lost.”

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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DJ Kiss

Get Your Own: Retrosuperfuture Classic Sunglasses, $119, Farfetch.com

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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DJ Kiss

The Perfect Pair of Cutoffs to Wear all Summer Long: “Seriously what is a music festival without jean shorts? Denim shorts are the foundation for many of the best festival looks so you will definitely need to pack a bunch of pairs in different cuts and lengths. I’m obsessed with Frame Denim and love this pair for a weekend in the desert.”

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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DJ Kiss

Get Your Own: Frame Cuffed Destroyed Denim Shorts, $185, IntermixOnline.com
 

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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Kitty Kash

Who: Kitty Cash

Website: http://www.iamkittycash.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/kittycash_/?hl=en

Concealer to Keep Your Skin Looking Fresh After a Long Night of Partying: “A music festival is one big party that essentially lasts the entire weekend. But no one has to know that you stayed out dancing to the wee hours of the morning with some great concealer.”

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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Kitty Cash

Get Your Own: Glossier Stretch Concealer, $18, Glossier.com

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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Kitty Cash

Denim With Pockets for all Your Essentials: “I love to store my iWalk portable charger in one pocket and the USB in another. I need to keep all my devices going just in case.”

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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Kitty Cash

Get Your Own: Frame Denim Le High Cropped Jumper, $329, Singer22.com

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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Kitty Cash

 A Mini Camera to Capture all of the Fun, Unforgettable Moments: “Festivals can be a whirlwind! Cameras help to capture the memories.”

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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Kitty Cash

Get Your Own: Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera, $70, UrbanOutfitters.com

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She’s Raising A Young Queen
Outside of heating up the 1s and 2s for a living, Olivia is also a full-time mom to a beautiful daughter.
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Olivia Dope

Get Your Own: RAVPower Portable Charger, $10, Amazon.com

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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She’s Raising A Young Queen
Outside of heating up the 1s and 2s for a living, Olivia is also a full-time mom to a beautiful daughter.
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Olivia Dope

Get Your Own: PUMA Sky II High Top Metallic Sneakers, $90, Shopbop.com

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs
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Olivia Dope

Sneakers That You Can Wear From Day to Night: “A lot of standing happens at festivals so always be prepared for your feet to work overtime. Comfortable shoes can prevent a lot of wear and tear that could potentially happen. My favorite brand is Puma. They have a great variety of styles that make you feel as if you’re walking on air. And they’re super affordable.”

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Olivia Dope

Get Your Own: ASOS Fluro Embellished Festival Bum Bag, $42, ASOS.com

Everything You Need to Pack for a Music Festival From the Hottest DJs