The Cops Are Still Looking For Madonna’s Missing Coachella Outfit

Over the years, as Coachella became a brighter and brighter beacon for the wealthy and influential, the festival has earned a reputation for being a hotspot for petty theft, but you would think the theft wouldn’t be so out of control that the pickpockets are stealing from the performers themselves, and certainly not stealing from Madonna.

On Friday, Madonna surprised Coachella-goers during Sabrina Carpenter’s set, where they resurrected hits like “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer,” and Madonna performed a new song off her unreleased sequel album, Confessions on a Dance Floor II. However, what was supposed to be a moment of joy was stolen from her, literally. After the performance, she shared a message on Instagram reporting that her purple ensemble, worth over $25,000, was missing.

“This full circle moment hit different until I discovered that the vintage pieces that I wore went missing,” Madonna wrote, “My costume that was pulled from my personal archives – jacket, corset, dress, and all other garments. These aren’t just clothes, they are part of my history.”  Upon reading, my first thought was—as it usually is—Another celebrity PR stunt. 

On Monday, the Indio Police Department told TMZ that the items were last seen on her golf cart around 1:30 a.m., adding that there was “no evidence to suggest the bags were intentionally stolen,” but that they could have fallen off the cart in transit. Hm…

“Other archival items from the same era went missing as well,” she added in her post. “I’m hoping and praying that some kind soul, will find these items and reach out to my team at: [email protected]. I’m offering a reward for their safe return.” So, “other archival pieces from the same era” went missing at the same time she is rolling out Confessions II? This seems overtly winky. Is stolen archival fashion a joke to her?

“Thank you with all My Heart,” she concluded her post.

Then on Wednesday, TMZ reported the full list of archival pieces lost, which, in addition to the purple corset, includes “lavender gloves, purple trunks, thigh-highs, a slit-and-teddy combo, and a purple leather jacket.” As well as a backup look consisting of a pink sequin jacket, pink gloves, pink thigh-highs, and a Moschino corset, with “most of the pieces said to be archival.” Gasp.

The IDP told the outlet that the clothing was packed in two white bags and had originally been reported missing by Madonna’s manager following the performance.

But is it all lies? Is it all a hoax? I can’t believe anyone or anything—not ever since I fell for IHOP’s infamous April Fools Day prank of 2018 when they said they were going to change their name to International House of Burgers, and my stupid ass believed it. On the off chance that it is true, and someone is walking around with a duffel bag full of Madonna’s wardrobe, we will find you. 

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