photo by John Curley

This is one of my favorite outfits, and some of my favorite photos by one of Burning Man’s most-loved photographers, John Curley.

We took this shot on top of the 3-story structure that forms the base on which the Burning Man stands. This year, the structure was designed to look like a city tower, befitting the 2010 theme, “Metropolis”.

photo by John Curley

I’m wearing the little black dress as an accessory in this outfit, over one of my most beloved articles of clothing: a Comme des Garçons / Rei Kawakubo dress that I’ve had since the late 1980s.

I was lucky enough to have a mother who was into fashion, and who would occasionally give in to my pleas. She bought me this dress, and I’ve always treasured it.

Last year, I went to a show at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, dedicated to female Japanese fashion designers. I wore this dress as a tribute. When I walked in, they had ten or so mannequins wearing iconic fashion pieces; this dress was on the second mannequin.

photo by Rei Dishon

Amber Clisura of Doedel Design did the styling for this outfit, and I love what she did with the dress. She tucked it under my wide black belt, letting it hang down in back like a sort of tailed jacket. She also added that pretty red scarf, and a dusty felt hat to top it all off. I think it fits the architectural background perfectly. Again, this is definitely one of my favorite shoots.

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See more of John Curley’s photos and read his recaps of this year’s Burning Man on the Burning Blog.

Also find Rei Dishon’s photos on Flickr!

This wear-a-thon is a collaboration with Love&Trash, a DIY blog for people who do things differently.