September 5th, 2007
Back From Desert Fashion Week
Burning Man runways got a workout this year. This year’s trends included short, flouncy crinolines and wedgie-deep-up-your-bottom pants for women. There was omnipresent fake fur and metallic fabric. Men are still wearing coveralls, too-small dresses and [most unfortunately] fleece vests adorned with glowsticks. For those of you who write to ask when I’m going to feature some of my own creations, look no further: the dusty corset and bustle pictured above were made by me. Note the bowler hat accessorized with a headlamp.
You were the best Saloon Clown on the Playa! Although this pic doesn’t do your bustle justice. Quite ingenious to put a pillow in it for anytime sitting.
Speaking of which, you say you are a pattern-maker. What does that mean? Is that different than a designer? Is there a famous pattern-maker you admire?