Burning Man for Beginners

Celebrity style from the most out-there desert rave.

While all the burners finalise their packing lists of feathers, tassels, crystals and other hedonistic necessities in anticipation of the explosive Burning Man festival (26 August - 2 September), us sorry people will make do with scouring the elaborate costume ideas of celebrity attendees and imagining just how far would we go with our ‘radical self-expression’ (one of the 10 guiding principles the festival is based on).

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Scantily-clad guests span from tech billionaires to Victoria’s Secret models and Hollywood A-listers who gather in the Nevada sun for one week of ultimate freedom.

While the festival founders deplore shameless Instagram promotions, we can’t help but feel glad these celebrity burners gave us a sneak peek of the temporary Black Rock City. From superstar DJs like Diplo and Simi & Haze, to fashion favourites like Heidi Klum and Alessandra Ambrosio and even our native darling Nat Kelley. Indulge in our wild roundup of our favourite desert extravagances.