In this Flaunt magazine cover for December 2001/January 2002, Brad Pitt’s black-and-white image, framed with a mischievous wink, served as a chapter of sorts. Coming at the end of a year that saw seismic shifts globally, his expression invited a closer look into the complexity that defined him as an actor.
The monochrome look eliminated the pretension often associated with Hollywood glamour, focusing instead on the man himself. In doing so, it seemed to echo a broader call for authenticity and depth in a world grappling with change.
