Khaki-Clad Crushes Like Robert Irwin & Rob Rausch Are Taking Over

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As a longtime fan of Jurassic Park, I’ve always had a soft spot for a man in khaki (ahem, Dr. Alan Grant). This year, it seems like the rest of the world is catching on to what I always knew: a man who works in conservation, wears field-appropriate gear, and has a fondness for reptiles is always crush-worthy.

In 2025, this particular brand of outdoorsy men finally started getting their due — inspiring crushes, fan edits, and thirsty comments. Plus, according to Pinterest Predicts, an annual trend forecast based on consumer insights and data, searches for “paleontologist aesthetic” have gone up 35% over the past year, making it likely that these khaki-coded outfits will continue trending throughout 2026.

But khaki crushes weren’t always the norm. In 2024, a different type of man was the most sought-after: everyone was “looking for Read Entire Article