It's not easy attending the coolest music festival on earth. Between its expertly curated indie lineup (plus, you know, R. Kelly) and its legions of off-duty-model revelers, Pitchfork has earned its rep as the festival for the in the know.
But even for the terminally awesome among us, Pitchfork presents some challenges — namely, how to stay cool in the 90-degree heat while wearing a wardrobe of black, and more black. To solve these style challenges, we sent our editor, Leila Brillson, to scope out the best style Chi-town had to offer.
From one superstar DJ's year-round love of sweatpants to the best sunnies for moshing, check out the most offbeat summer-fashion advice, ever. This way, cool kids!