Post Apocalyptic Bedoin

[Finxiekins]

First time burner here! My husband and I are going for the first time this year and I've been thinking of clothing ideas and I came up with this idea. I'm going to try and do a sort of playa fashion line with the theme being "Post Apocalyptic Bedoin". I've begun sketching out ideas and making purchases that reflect my ideas. So, I thought I would post my sketches here as I make them as well as any purchases made to reflect the idea. So, to start things off this is my first outfit - The inspiration was made when watching videos of the dust storms on the playa. I was inspired by how people appeared out of nowhere, as if made of the sand themselves.

[BeyondIndigo]

That looks badass. I am hoping to attend for the first time this year too.

[trilobyte]

Looks awesome, sounds like a great idea!

[Finxiekins]

Thanks for the feedback guys! I want to make things fashionable but functional - I want to be able to wear things I wouldn't normally. Burning man for me is breaking away from what confines me at home.

[funkyjigsaw]

Oh! Oh ... oh ... oh .... I REALLY like that idea! Post-apocalyptic is dear to my heart ... but merge that with Bedouin ... and I can see opportunities all over the place. I was thinking steampunk for this year, but now .....
Thank you! xx

[darcitananda]

I really like your sketch!

I also kind of veer toward the Post Apocalyptic Bedouin look. I like "ethnic" stuff and it is also practical for the desert and dust.

Would love to see your nighttime version too.

[AntiM]

A bit more sedate, but it is an Egyptian Bedouin abaya with added skirt and scarf:

[MisaBlue]

I love your sketch Finx!!! Hope you will show up the result


Here might be another inspiration.

[Bob]

Screw the costumes, just set up a sketching booth on the Esplanade.

[Ratty]

THAT is a great idea and the sketch nailed it. I can't wait to see more.

[Finxiekins]

Screw the costumes, just set up a sketching booth on the Esplanade.

Actually, I did plan on taking a SHIT TON of sketching/drawing/painting stuff and do caricatures of people as gifts, or even just sketching them. I really like the idea of gifting art, as it is a gift/art economy. As an update, I got my shemagh yesterday and it is pretty much the coolest headgear ever.

[AntiM]

One word of experience: sketches on the playa tend to get trashed unless you have a way to back them, even cardboard will do. Charcoal is wretched, and black paper is nearly useless.

I give away art, two years ago I got some wonderful sketches from Nude Model Camp (not an accurate name), but I had to bring them home and stick them to something before I could hang them for gifting. Usually when I get donations of drawings, they come back with me to get a makeover for sturdiness.

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[Finxiekins]

My plan is to buy a whole bunch of frames at goodwill in order to protect the drawings in the playa. I don't use charcoal often, too messy. So, the plan is to draw the picture, frame it really quick, and gift it to the person.

[AntiM]

Nice!

[Finxiekins]

Nice!

What can I say? I'm pretty damn awesome.

[Finxiekins]

Looks awesome, sounds like a great idea!

Thanks Trilo! Is it sad that I'm suuuuuper glad I got your approval? *is a secret fan of Trilo who has to deal with peoples BS constantly*

[hotmess]

Add a army grad camel back to that ensemble and you will be set to go for hours out on the open playa! PS best to pick up on ebay as I got mine for 1/2 the retail price

[wh..sh]

Beautiful! It will look kick ass!
Good luck

[Bob]

Cool. I recommend a giant post-apocalyptic Bedouin sombrero and a comfy chair.

[Finxiekins]

Cool. I recommend a giant post-apocalyptic Bedouin sombrero and a comfy chair.

Oh man! I definitely need a comfy chair and a sombrero. I need to work those things into my plans!

[bubbavic]

For the functional bedoin look, I highly recommend getting a keffiyeh scarves. I wore one last year and it served many uses. Looked great too especially since you can tie them so many different ways (head, neck or body)

[AbundantChoice]

I would also totally read a comic book featuring your outfit on the main character. Love the look.

[Finxiekins]

For the functional bedoin look, I highly recommend getting a keffiyeh scarves. I wore one last year and it served many uses. Looked great too especially since you can tie them so many different ways (head, neck or body)

I actually got mine just the other day. It's the perfect color of tan and everything!

[Fufa]

I love the post-apocalyptic look Finxiekins! I've been trying to get something like this to work, but I always find myself falling just short of it. I keep workin' on it!

[SquirrelHead]

Wow that is a really great look. I like it a lot. Not only do you have design skill but you are an artist too. I am jealous. I am trying to come up with something that will be comfortable, fun, and protect my red-headed Irish skin from the sun. LOL

[FIGJAM]

Like this?

[Oldguy]

Pink Burka, Hawaiian Muu-muu with beachcomber's strawhat, poncho and sombrero, pajamas and turban; all are similar but I prefer a cowboy's 4 foot square gladrag, red unionsuit and Longhunter's fedora.

[Fufa]

Wow that is a really great look. I like it a lot. Not only do you have design skill but you are an artist too. I am jealous. I am trying to come up with something that will be comfortable, fun, and protect my red-headed Irish skin from the sun. LOL

I camped with someone last year that needed to avoid sun exposure due to the medication she was on. We wrapped her up in light weight sarongs, and had her carry a parasol around. Sun protection is easily achieved. Don't forget the sunscreen!

[Finxiekins]

Wow that is a really great look. I like it a lot. Not only do you have design skill but you are an artist too. I am jealous. I am trying to come up with something that will be comfortable, fun, and protect my red-headed Irish skin from the sun. LOL

I camped with someone last year that needed to avoid sun exposure due to the medication she was on. We wrapped her up in light weight sarongs, and had her carry a parasol around. Sun protection is easily achieved. Don't forget the sunscreen!

That's an awesome idea!

[Thorormr]

Took me a few moments, then I remembered. "Post apocalyptic bedoin" turned into post apocalyptic boudoir in my mind. About 0:50 in the clip.