Invisibilia

The Secret Emotional Life of Clothes

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Jul 22, 2016
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ANECDOTE

Sunglasses as a Shield

  • Cass Frankenstein was bullied as a child and tried different clothing strategies for protection.
  • Sunglasses finally worked, making him feel like a "ghost" and stopping the bullying.
INSIGHT

The Dark Side of Sunglasses

  • Despite solving his bullying problem, Cass's constant sunglass use created a social barrier.
  • His ex-wife, Beth, noted that the world seemed "as dark as the sunglasses you see it through."
ANECDOTE

Will's Transformation into Sarah

  • Comedian Will Franklin, struggling with loneliness after a breakup, explored his identity by dressing as a woman named Sarah.
  • He found comfort and a sense of excitement in this taboo exploration.
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