Our sister paper, the Reno Gazette-Journal, has thrown down the style gauntlet.
They put together a fun photo gallery of “weird and wonderful” fashions from two iconic festivals – Burning Man and the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival – and asked the question “Who wore it better?”
They say “Burning Man, duh.” We say “Coachellafest, bruh.”
Both festivals are known for their eccentric festivalgoers who often push the limits of fashion, but that’s where their similarities often end.
For once, I admit, I’m a bit biased towards Coachella. So you be the judge and let us know which fashions you prefer.
Burning Man, which runs Sunday through Sept. 4 in Black Rock City, is a temporary metropolis built in the middle of the desert with a focus on art and self-expression and includes interactive sculptures. Fashion there is reminiscent of “Mad Max” – apocalyptic and protective with a touch of whimsy, of course.
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, held over two weekends in April in Indio, is three days of music from some of the most popular musicians and EDM artists in the industry. There are various stages with lots of art, food, camping and self-expression as well. Fashion here is a pastime for many, including the slew of celebrities who use the internationally renowned festival as a runway. The aesthetic is concert chic, heavy on eccentric with a mix of whatever the latest trend is – fringe, crochet, rompers, flash-tattoos. Yes, it can be a bit on the funky side, but it’s much more fashion-forward and wearable than Burning Man.
