Head gear at music festivals often includes an embellished captain hat. Does it hold some kind of significance?

Embellished captain hats are a popular accessory choice at Burning Man, and anything on a boat such as Groove Cruise or Holy Ship. This is confusing because normally there is only one captain per ship. Are all these bitches captain? Or does the garment hold a special meaning, like they are the pilots of their own destiny?

To document the recent fashion movement at music festivals here is a compilation of some of the top trending captain hats.

Captain Hats for Festivals

The image on the top of the page is a custom bejeweled captain hat by Ineffable Glitter. Everyone on board would have to respect you with a captain hat as shiny as this one. Order yours early to make sure they have time for processing. This particular hat retails for $575.

Model Jasmine Tookes went to Burning Man 2017 prepared with a cup that attaches to her belt loop. That shows good captaining skills.

Faces in the crowd. I was in an urgent rush this afternoon so I didn’t get time to stop and connect with this playa gem but I managed to get a quick on bike shot of her. Incredible style and design and what a knock out pose. I’ve been informed she’s a professional model. I can see why! Thanks for posing @jastookes #burningman #burningman2017 #playa #playafashion #fashion #pose #captainhat

A post shared by Jamen Percy (@jamenpercy) on Sep 20, 2017 at 3:54pm PDT

 

Brianna Briazza is a yoga instructor and artist. Here she is at Burning Man 2017 showing off her Captain Crikey Hat by Soul Sergeants.

?HOLY SCHMOKES FOLKS? @_briannabarraza_ in her CAPTAIN CRIKEY HAT @burningman ?KEEP TAGGING YO SELF….we NEED to see ALL of the FUN and how DAMN FINE you all look in your #soulsergeants ⭐️ HAPPY MONDAY ⭐️ . . . #burningman #burnergirls #burnerfashion #barbie #barbiegirl #industwetrust #playa #blackrockcity #monday #vibes #festivalfashion #bestival #style #styleblogger #influencer

A post shared by SOUL SERGEANTS ? (@soul_sergeants) on Sep 4, 2017 at 1:54am PDT

 

Lady Lawrs Buttons is a fire dancer and headpiece designer. Her hat and feather epaulettes were spotted at Wilderness Festival 2017.

Wonderful crewbie @lady_lawrs_buttons looking like butter *might* not melt at @wildernesshq festival – photography by the wonderful @maximillian_webster … #wildernessfestival #wildernessfestival2017 #festivalfashion #festivalwear #festival #festivalstyle #festivaloutfit #militaryhat #militarycap #captainhat #captaincap #feathercape #pilotcap #sunshine #feathershoulders #angelwings #festivalhat #instaphoto #instastyle #instagood #instafestival #portrait #portraitphotography #festivalportraits #festivalphotography

A post shared by Isla Campbell (@islacampbellmillinery) on Sep 16, 2017 at 5:16am PDT

 

LA based makeup artist Taylor Martinez kept it classy at Groove Cruise 2017. This is at the EDM vs Hip Hop theme party.

EDM vs Hip Hop theme on @groovecruise Di$co Unicorn ? Ka$h Mon€y ?Lil KiM? #squadsohard @beth_ahh_knee @yelhsaaa . . . #groovecruise #groovecruisela #groovecruise2017 #groovecruisemiami #themedays #lilkim #hiphopvsedm #cashmoney #squad #deserthearts #captainhat #burnergirls #fashion #darkdeephouse #vibes #energy #housemusic #techhouse #music #dj #music #thisaintbristol #sunriseset #instapicofday #insta #photoshoot #newrOck #dirtybirdcampout #dolab

A post shared by Taylor Martinez (@taylor_jazz) on Oct 18, 2017 at 7:46pm PDT

 

Designer Bazinga Luna captured this shot at Burning Man 2017. She is breaking up her all black playa gear with a sparkly hat.

Dusty daydreams ☁️ @florenciamoers looking like a playa goddess in a Bazinga Luna creation made for @sizzzzzzzz ??✨ #bazingaluna #burningmanstyle #burningmanfashion #partyhat #captainhat #festivalhat #festivalfashion #festivalstyle #photooftheday

A post shared by Bazinga Luna ??✨ (@bazinga_luna) on Oct 8, 2017 at 9:47am PDT

 

One of Knight Beauties’ captain hats was photographed at Burning Man 2017. The jewelry designer also makes accessories for the playa.

What a beautiful sunrise and captain hat. Made by Knight Beauties. #burningman #blackrockcity #knightbeauties #sunrise #captainhat #wow_nature #specialplaces

A post shared by Knight Beauties (@knightbeauties) on Sep 17, 2017 at 2:29pm PDT

 

Unicorn Tears, a hat designer, posted an image of her Evil Eye Hat at Virgin V Festival 2017. It even matches the tent.

The evil eye hat made it to #vfest2017 ! ✨?? colour coordination right down to our tent! ?✨?. #hatmaker #handmade #festivalhat #lovemyart #unicorntears #unicorntearsdesigns #militaryhat #captainhat #captainshat #militarycap #festivalseason

A post shared by ✨?Unicorn Tears? ✨ (@unicorn_tears_designs) on Aug 22, 2017 at 3:48am PDT

 

Danish glitter manufacturer EcoSparkles captured designer Tyre Loe in a captain hat and sparkle makeup at Copenhagen Pride 2017.

Beautiful @tyre_loe showing of glitters and hat during today’s #copenhagenpride #happypride #lgbt #rainbowlove

A post shared by ✨EcoSparkles ✨ (@ecosparkles.dk) on Aug 19, 2017 at 8:26am PDT

 

Festival enthusiast and mother Becky Lewis wishes that she could wear her raver costume every day. Here she is at Boomtown 2017.

if only festival wear was everyday wear ????? #boomtown#festival#festivalwear#glittermakeup#unicornhair#rainbowhair#sequinshort#elsieandfred#labamba#festivalhair#festivalsparkle#festivalhat#captainhat

A post shared by Becky Lewis (@beckyx27) on Aug 16, 2017 at 8:44am PDT

 

Beach lover, festival fan and mother Malorie Sunshine wore a disco ball inspired captain hat and gloves at Holy Ship 2017.

Tip of the hat to all who are still booking! We’re ready to make some magic with you in 2018 ?

A post shared by Holy Ship (@holyship) on May 23, 2017 at 1:13pm PDT

 

Paris Hilton is super into EDM festivals and has been photographed backstage a lot. Here she is at Burning Man 2017.

#GoodTimes at #BurningMan with my love, @ShaninaMShaik & @DJRuckusOfficial. ?❤?

A post shared by Paris Hilton (@parishilton) on Sep 4, 2017 at 8:13pm PDT

 

Head pieces at music festivals range from flower crowns, to animal hoods and now captain hats.