Second Skin

Similar to the Second Self the Second Skin is a masquerade which allows you a time out from being ‘yourself’, with the difference that it is a piece of clothing or accessoir which is the framework for the change. The inspiration came from an interview with a friend who is the singer of a rock band in Berlin. The band has a uniform to perform in made from jogging suits decorated with sequins. He said the moment he puts on the suit he slips in the role of the performer which is significantly different from his normal personality. He then feels empowered to be more outgoing, brave, maybe vulgar and spontaneous, which he enjoys being ones in while. He also says it makes him feel more balanced in his live off the stage.