Recently, I was asked to participate in The Uniform Project, the completely satisfying result of an artist's challenge to herself to make a dress so perfect that it could be worn every day for a year, with the proceeds from its sale going to support alternative education in, first, India, currently, the Lower Ninth Ward. Ladies and men, it turns out it really is all about accessories, because the designer, Sheena Matheiken, photographed herself in the dress every day for a year looking genuinely incredible. Millions of hits to the website and a barrage of press helped her raise over $100,000 in the opening run.
Now, the design has been tweaked and Sheena wanted to photograph other-looking women to dress up the dress with things from their own closets, to prove its versatility. I was only too happy to rise to the occasion, and though it was over 100 degrees in the studio, wore layered skirts and buttoned-up shirts, even a cumberbund and hat, for the cause. Incredibly, this 3/4 Rickenbacker 12-string guitar was gathering dust in a corner of the studio. It was not for sale (you know I asked), but I was welcome to have it in the picture. Of course, I couldn't wear the guitar, because that would obscure the dress. So I had to lean on it like Chaplin's cane. And me, in love with Buster Keaton all these years. Anyway, that explains the slightly claw-like right hand.
The dress is for sale for $150; you could buy the pattern and make it, or have it made for, yourself. I'm getting one. Perhaps I'll wear it at every gig from here on in. But it's too much fun to try to outdress Brandon.
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