In case you missed it and/or you don’t happen to follow Paris Hilton on Instagram, this past weekend was Burning Man — the divisive desert utopia that attracts thousands of people, people ready and willing to pay about $500 to escape the demands (and plumbing) of society.
No surprise that along with water, food and supplies, festival attendees also pay very close attention to wardrobe; style spans from Mad Max–wannabe to straight-up nudity. So we wondered: In a place that so purposefully wants you to feel like you’re on another planet, what would the men wear? Would they ditch the oppressive trends of Earth and embrace … something else altogether? Fortunately, even in the outer reaches of the desert, they managed to connect to Wi-Fi.
Behold: The Men of Burning Man.
Many of Burning Men opted for a hat. Sure, it’s sunny, but also there are so many options in jaunty headwear. For example, this captain look adorned with flair.
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How about a top hat matched with goggles and a folksy jack?
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Similar hat and goggles, but skip the jacket for a Speedo and complement that with a saxophone. If this guy hasn’t seen Mad Max, well, maybe he should.
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Burning Man … or Brooklyn? A beard paired with fur.
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Not feeling traditional hats? How about a unicorn horn? Sure, it’s not much for coverage, but it makes up for that in pure wonder.
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Whatever you do, don’t forget your fanny pack.
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…Or your body paint.
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When all else fails, go for boat captain meets 6-year-old-learns-to-ride-a-bike. (Although he’s missing the streamers.)
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Or pair your cowboy hat with tiny undies and a Camelbak.
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Sacrifice a Muppet for a cute coat.
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… Or your comfort for an outfit that is bound to make hanging out in the desert really sweaty.
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Matching suits make it look like you’re in a cool band.
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So does a black kilt worn with platform boots, for that matter.
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A nice soft peach half-sweater paired with goggles and a floppy bucket hat.
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And if you want to go all-white, by all means, go all-white.
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But when all else fails, stick with what you know — something straight out of a Urban Outfitters catalog.
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Or just nothing at all.
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