Puff, Puff, Pass the Vibes: Smoking Makes a Stylish Comeback in "Materialists"

It’s a very smoky season for pop culture, and no one is doing it quite like Dakota Johnson in the new romantic dramedy "Materialists." Playing the vivacious Lucy, a New York matchmaker with a penchant for cigarettes, Johnson effortlessly elevates the cigarette to a coveted accessory. Whether she’s passionately flicking ashes while gossiping away at a work party or seductively holding a lit cigarette while flirting with an ex, Lucy shows us that smoking is back, baby!

Cigarettes: The New Cool?

Let’s face it: smoking was once the bad boy of the social scene, but these days, it’s enjoying a glamorous renaissance. From the world of TV to music, opportunities to light up are everywhere! Here are the highlights of this trending phenomenon:

• Musical Icons: Both Addison Rae and Lorde have been known to drop smoking references in their fresh hits, leaving fans wondering if there’s a new anthem just for the smokers.
• TV Stars: Sitcoms like "The Bear" showcase their stars puffing away, while reality royalty like the “Housewives” are seen raising their cigarettes alongside their cocktails.
• Film Fun: Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd show that lighting up can still be part of big-screen laughs in the upcoming comedy "Friendship." And let’s not overlook Seema from "And Just Like That," who nails that chic, sophisticated vibe with her smoking moments.

Even the pop queen herself, Beyoncé, has been known to light up on stage, throwing her smokes onto a piano that unexpectedly bursts into flames during her performance of "Ya Ya." (Talk about a hot performance!)

The Smoky Side of Glamour

What’s behind this captivating trend? It seems the cultural narrative is shifting back to glamorizing the act of smoking. Sure, the health risks are glaring, but there’s something undeniably stylish about a carefully curated cigarette.

Lucy’s elegant silver cigarette case screams chic sophistication, defying the health warnings while making smoking look effortlessly cool. Social media accounts like @Cigfluencers are thriving, showcasing celebs smoking in the most glamorous of ways. Jared Oviatt, the creator behind the account, notes an increase in trending content over the years, suggesting that the allure of smoking is undergoing quite the revival.

Smoke and Mirrors: Are We Romanticizing Risk?

However, let’s not be too smoky-eyed about the glam. While it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of stylish smoking in pop culture, it’s vital to remember the real-life repercussions.

So, what’s the takeaway here? Cigarettes may be back, but let’s not forget the lasting effects they bring. Whether you’re in a smoke-filled cocktail party like Lucy or jamming out to Beyoncé on stage, there’s no denying that smoking is flirting with a fashionable comeback—just don’t forget to check your lighter before hitting the town!

In a world where everything old is new again, who knows? Maybe we’ll be lighting up not just cigarettes but a whole new wave of cultural nostalgia. Cheers to that!

Jamie Li

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