COOL IT — Cover

COOL IT

Bleached platinum hair frames a face where soda cans replace sunglasses, lips parted and fingertips dusted in metallic gold against a pale blue void. In the opening shot, two zero-sugar cans rest over the eyes like oversized eyewear, gold pigment smudged from finger to mouth in a gesture that blurs consumption and adornment. The follow-up frame shifts to transparent visor sunglasses streaked with water droplets, pastel glitter scattered across the cheekbones, and a gaze that feels both detached and deliberate. The styling oscillates between pop-art provocation and Y2K futurism, treating everyday objects as high-fashion props with deliberate irreverence. Light is diffuse and clinical, reinforcing the editorial's cool, sugary irony and its refusal to take glamour—or refreshment—too seriously.

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FAQ

What concept inspired the COOL IT editorial?

It combines pop-art humor—repurposing soda cans as sunglasses and smudging gold powder across lips and chin—with Y2K aesthetics, expressing playful rebellion against consumer culture by turning everyday objects into accessories.

What colors and mood define COOL IT?

Bleach-blonde hair against pale blue backdrops, water droplets on transparent visor sunglasses, and pastel glitter evoke a futuristic chill. The overall tone is consistently cold, sweet, and ironically cool.

When was the COOL IT editorial published?

It appeared in the MAR. 2023 ISSUE.