It's
almost time for Burning Man
...are you ready?

Ra
asked for something "Egyptian themed," so this is
what I designed for him. Who
knows what the sam hell you'll get when you give me a similarly
open theme for your costume. Whatever it is will be really amazing.
But
whatever your tastes, you gotta order costumes well before the
Burn or you're TOAST! Thanks! Create an image file or a
clippings file, get in here to see me, and let's design your
costume..
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Ok....so
I reckon I have some explaining to do here.
This
is a pretty unusual costume. It's some far-out Egyptian themed
safari stuff, as worn by Ra here in these pics.
It's
a fitted Shenti wrap with high contrast aqua piping. Nifty beads
and fringe details at the hem. The fitted wrap is high waisted,
with darts and decorative button closures on the side. The appliqued
King's Apron worn over it hangs separately, from a wide belt.
Belt
loops even have the cutest biohazard applique details, as do the
gauntlets. Like 'em? I do!
Some
groovy greaves lace up over the lower legs.
Basically,it's
one whole bunch of Egyptian inspired and labor intensive applique
details here, lovingly and painstakingly executed, taking many
many sleepless hours (are you reading this, Ra?) in a variety
of fabrics and automotive rubber mat.
As
I recall, he ordered the pectoral necklace and the snake headband
from an Ebay vendor.
My
favorite thing about this costume is how the nibbed automotive
floor mat matches the rubber in the sandals as if they were made
to go together. It's pretty swell.
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