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This time, I'm once again reaching for CHIC magazine from April 2021. I've previously described ZZH's photos from this magazine, but in a different style. Today, for a change, we have photos of ZZH / 张哲瀚 from her photoshoot for CHIC magazine (小资CHIC / Xiaozi CHIC), but in a more casual, summery, vacation-themed style. The photoshoot took place in Beihai (Guangxi, China) around April 21–25, 2021, and I believe the photos in this style were taken on April 25, 2021. The title of this photoshoot is something like "瀚海有静时" (peaceful moments on the wide sea). It was a classic, vacation photoshoot by the pool with a tropical, relaxing vibe. ZZH looked very young here, but also with a slight "cool guy" vibe; he looked around 25-26, even though he was supposed to celebrate his 30th birthday in May. Looking at photos of him in this outfit, we can see his medium-length, slightly wavy hair hidden under a hat, with bangs falling over his forehead, appearing wet or damp from the water. It's impossible not to notice the subtle makeup accentuating his eyes and lips, which looks very natural. His figure is slim, athletic, and clearly visible in loose-fitting clothes. While posing for these photos, ZZH struck several poses: one of them is nonchalant, artistic—he sits on the edge of the pool, enters the water, turns his back, and looks at the camera or into the distance. The most striking thing about this outfit was a bucket hat. A denim, patchwork hat in shades of blue and indigo, with visible seams and abrasions. It's a product of Kangol, a classic brand known for bucket hats, often in denim versions. He also wore a loose shirt with long sleeves, almost to the elbow, in a tropical print featuring cacti, palm trees, and desert plants in beige, brown, and black against a light background. This shirt is from Acne Studios, and here we have their signature print. ZZH paired this shirt and hat with classic mid-length denim shorts in a shade of blue—casual and matching. Some claimed they were from Lanvin, for which ZZH was an ambassador, but this is difficult to verify today. When you look at these photos and focus on ZZH's figure, you don't see any accessories or jewelry. We only see a summery, vacation vibe. It's a mix of streetwear and high fashion (Acne + Kangol). It's a light, airy look, perfectly suited to the poolside setting with turquoise water and golden evening lighting. The shoot features a cinematic, nostalgic filter (grain, lens flare, warm tones). Admittedly, this was one of ZZH's most popular summer looks of 2021—very photogenic and often copied by fans. The April 2021 photoshoot for CHIC (小资CHIC) magazine in Beihai was very well received by fans. It was one of ZZH's last major fashion shoots before the August 2021 controversy, and is still fondly remembered as a summer, vacation highlight of his image. The overall reception of the shoot was positive and enthusiastic—fans praised the atmosphere of the photos: relaxing, artistic, and cinematic (grain, lens flare, warm tones, pool + sea). The photos conveyed an effortless cool and summer vibe, with ZZH portraying a nonchalant, boyish model. The look was emphasized for its photogenic nature (a Kangol denim bucket hat and a cactus shirt), naturalness, wet hair, interaction with water, and evening/golden lighting. The shoot and these photos showcased a more mature, calmer side of ZZH after the success of Word of Honor—"like the sea: sometimes calm, sometimes deep." The photos from this shoot were incredibly popular: teasers, making-ofs, and Q&As quickly spread, with fans buying the magazine (cover versions A and B), creating mood boards, and copying the styling.