I created this vest and pocketbook from more than 4,000 re-used keys, garment labels, and purchased fabric and thread. I chose corduroy for its strength and because it provided a built-in grid. It took me nearly 3 months to hand-sew the keys. The 84 lb. vest represents the average weight of clothing each person in the U.S. and western Europe annually tosses in the trash, where it piles up in landfills. I chose a basic garment, a vest, so gallery guests could try it on and feel the weight on their body at assigned times. I chose keys for their weight, beauty, and the "siren song" of their movement, mirroring the way retail stores display the latest fashions. The audio that goes with the vest allows visitors to hear the melody of the keys when the garment is worn, tinkling ìBuy me, buy me!î Because the vest's weight makes it difficult to put on and remove, I made a pocketbook at 1/4 the weight. It can be lifted by most people, and it helps them imagine the weight of the vest.