By: Stephanie Burt

“It took me forever to come out as trans, and even longer to transition, but now I wear earrings every day.”

By: Alexandra Lange

“My beads say, I’m not here to smile and agree.”

By: Rob Horning

“It must seem as if I’m trying to signal that I’m on some sort of digital detox.”

By: Lynn Peril

“She and I were not particularly close, but we share the sin of vanity.”

By: Kanishka Raja

“The blue silk struts out from inside and from the discreetly cut side pockets as well.”

By: Paola Antonelli

“New York liberated me in so many ways, from head to fingertips.”

By: Kembrew McLeod

“I feel a bit megalomaniacal wearing them.”

By: Ann Shoket

“I wore it on Friday nights and Saturdays pushing a stroller.”

By: Ethan Zuckerman

“Laptop stickers are an invitation to have a conversation, and I want to hold up my end of the bargain.”

By: Cliff Kuang

“I didn’t think I’d ever be a Rolex guy. In a way, I’m not.”

By: PROJECT:OBJECT

Kicking off a series of 25 true stories about stuff we wear and carry!