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2011 Burning Man Fashion Show VIDEO

Ready to sneak a peek at some of the 2011 Burn’s freshest for-sale looks?  Watch the video below and get stranded on a desert playa with one of the hottest playa-wear boutiques in the world!

Recently, Junkee Clothing Exchange in Reno hosted it’s fourth annual Burner Fashion Show which featured fashion presentations by four designers who are also local vendors. The styles were amazing and continued the show’s tradition of evolving playa fashion into beautiful new realms of manifestation.

While our video coverage of last year’s third annual Junkee show was exhaustive, we were forced to take this year off from filming the event. Fortunately for you though, we were able to acquire some “bootleg” video of the Melting Pot World Emporium’s theatrical fashion presentation which features on-stage interaction that highlights the clothing and accessories in a very innovative way.

Thanks to Monkey Girl Monique for supplying with this exciting (if a bit out of focus) clip:

For those of you who will be traveling through Reno to get to Burning Man, here are some of the best stores to shop at for amazing Playa Wear and specialty Burner Supplies:

These stores are owned by veteran burners who have incorporated Burning Man’s 10 Guiding Principles into their businesses to a significant degree.  We have experienced the tremendously positive impact their entrepreneurship has on both Black Rock City and our Local Reno/Burner community.  For places to shop for things other than clohting & accessories, check out  BurningMan.Com’s Reno Downtown Shopping Directory.

This is likely our last post before we head out.  See you in the Dust!

xoxo-Dusty Couture

)’( Costume Swap Is This Week! Sneak Peek Video

Are you getting excited yet!?!  THIS WEEK on Saturday July 23rd from 3-6pm at Good Luck Macbeth Theater in Reno we will be all set up and ready for you to enjoy our hospitality while you swap out your old Playa outfits for just as many that are new-to-you!

And if you aren’t excited yet, check out our video below to see the PRIMO burner-outfits that we have already collected from other eager participants.  This is just a quarter of the excellent selection we’ll have when we open the doors at 3pm and can only imagine the offerings that will come through the doors during the event.

Remember there’s an incredible array of other activities that will be taking place at this landmark event including:  Live DJ set by Dusty Bacon, an Inspirational Fashion Show in which all are welcome to walk the runway, AND we’ll be right across the street from the Compression! Fire & Arts Fest, at 119 North Virginia St. in Reno.  See you there :D

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Killbuck’s Kostoom Art, Beyond The Buck

Iron top hats, futuristic dinosaur masks, militant Santa jackets, and an artistry tempered by the fires of over a decade in BRC.  Come with us as we sample the twisted fruits of an original Playa-costume frontiersman.
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You’ve seen his work before on the playa.   His conceptual drawings and inspirational personae have given form to several of Mr. Jellyfish’s art projects including Mantis.  He is a co-creator of Camp Apokiliptika, a regular at the Booby Bar, and now his unique artwork can be yours to wear.

In this exciting episode, “Kernul” Killbuck leads his forces to yet another victory in his campaign against your sense of reality. This time he’s once again marauding along the costuming front by enticing all of us with his beautiful custom couture creations (a few of which are pictured here).  With a battle plan of brilliant design, excellent execution, and a willingness to customize to your exact specifications it looks like his victory is assured.

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We’ve been amazed with Killbuck’s artistry on innovative Burning Man art projects for a number of years now.  His ability to simulate patina, texture, blaster marks, or just about any other finish on lightweight, mold-able materials is beyond compare outside of Hollywood special effects. Perhaps this is because he grew up in a theater family building sets and designing wardrobes with his father.

Most impressive though is how startlingly original the things his strange mind comes up with are.  He’s a creative genius operating with all the ease of someone who was born to generate in-your-face freakiness.

Offered for sale on his new site are stunningly adorned hats, masks, coats, epaulettes, goggles, spats, and utility belts.  Examples of each are pictured in excellent detail and there’s also a gallery showcasing a number of his other works at the very bottom.  Click here to get there and see for yourself what happens when an already deviant man inhales a bit too much playa dust and starts using his powers for DOOM!

Burning Man 2010 Virtual Fashion Show: More Friends

In anticipation of this weekend’s Reno Decom: Metropolypse Now! we present the second to last Dusty Couture/BRC 2010 Virtual Fashion Video.  This one features more friends as well as friends of friends.

The styles being rocked speak for themselves once again but the next and final installment will feature a commentary track by our very own Dusty Bacon!  See you at Decom this weekend and remember: Reno’s Decom goes ALL NIGHT LONG ;-)

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Junkee’s 3rd Annual Burner Fashion Show Part 2.3

Next up to the dusty fashion plate is Carson City’s Naughty or Nice who put a sexxxy spin on some traditional playa pin-ups.  Peep the show.  Press play then choose hi-def & fullscreen.

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Image By Dana PhotoZen Nollsch


Junkee’s 3rd Annual Burner Fashion Show Part 1.2

As promised my fellow future dust dwellers, we present the rest of last week’s Burner Fashion Show!  Hope you enjoyed the teaser featuring the Melting Pot’s flashiest finery.  Now onto Prism Magic’s burning best!

Lauren Mari Hufft Gifford of Prism Magic Clothing & Imports located in Sparks Nevada on Pyramid Highway (hey … that’s the sweet scenic route to Burning Man!) put together a rainbow of colorful looks that honor your inner funk monkey.

*Take advantage of the full screen and higher resolution options (only accessible once you’ve pressed play)
**Peep the sweet intro as well.  There really was lighting!

3rd Annual Junkee Burner Fashion Show Poster

Check The Designers & The Location

The Prism Magic Kids Boogie Down On The Catwalk

Photo By Dana PhotoZen Nollsch


Reno’s Burner HQ: Melting Pot World Emporium Pt 1

As we get closer to the big week in the desert, it’s important to take stock of what resources we have at our disposal on our way out to the Playa. As the Jack Rabbit Speaks (JRS) mentioned yesterday: The Melting Pot World Emporium is one of the best resources available to burners passing through Reno.   As the video shows, their fashions are fantastic and they also stock most all the fun stuff you can buy & bring to BRC.

Today’s video is a brief prelude to a series of video blogs about this fascinating burner owned business that will be posted here over the next couple weeks. If you visit them, don’t forget to mention “DustyCouture.Com” for 10% off your purchase.

Check back soon for videos showing the rest of the 3rd Annual Reno Midtown Burner Fashion Show.
*Note: Take advantage of the full screen options and higher resolution (only available once video starts)!

Melting Pot models in rainbow colorful, playa ready outfits

The Melting Pot models pose in their rainbow colorful, playa ready outfits.