In this Flaunt magazine cover for December 2001/January 2002, Brad Pitt’s 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 stripped away the usual gloss of Hollywood, favoring something raw and intentional. It aligned with the moodier side of 2000s Y2K men’s fashion, where minimalism, contrast, and emotional presence replaced excess for a brief, impactful moment.
