English Version | Forever Alone

So what? A meager - or non-existent - social life does not prevent you from living a hot day to its fullest. Swap the popular circle for imaginary friends, the big people pool for the kids’ inflatable one and disregard good manners when eating an ice cream (after all, no one is watching). Bring on the best bathing looks, from the surefire to the controversial (socks and sliders? Yes, please!), swap the shower caps for wigs for a vibe that intends to be Barbie, but that's more life in plastic, is fantastic, and create that epic photo report. To show who? Well, to share on Instagram, what else? Follower count: 1. But I'm sure my mom will like & comment. And me too. Hashtag: blessed. Creative direction and styling by Gloria Alafarga. Photography by Élio Nogueira.

Translated from the original in The [Un]Popular Issue, published July 2023.Full stories and credits on the print issue.