Sunglass Hut: Start With The Shades – Fire Trend ft. Cailin Russo
For the latest chapter in the Sunglass Hut “Start With The Shades” series, we teamed up with the talented Cailin Russo to awaken her inner fire in a truly captivating videoVideo is a powerful visual medium that combines moving images, sound, and text to convey messages, tell stories, and engage audiences. It is used across platforms and industries to inform, entertain, and inspire. collaboration. Working alongside our friends at RXM Creative, this project allowed us to bring our boldest creative visionA concept is a foundational idea or vision that serves as the starting point for creative projects, strategies, or campaigns. It shapes direction and provides a framework for development, execution, and storytelling. to life.
At RIOT, we took on the full creative spectrum—from the edit, motion graphics, and post-production to color treatment. This iteration of “Start With The Shades” gave us the freedom to experiment with dynamic visuals that transformed Cailin’s simple performance into an artistic spectacle.

Cailin Russo brings the Fire Trend to life with her striking hand movement amidst sparkling orbs, a visual representation of energy and confidence.
A Vision Transformed: From Simple Shots to Visual Art
We pushed the boundaries of creativityCreativity is the ability to generate new ideas, concepts, or solutions by thinking in unique, innovative, and unconventional ways. It is the foundation of innovation, problem-solving, and artistic expression., adding unique elements that elevated the conceptAn idea is a thought, concept, or mental image that emerges as a solution, inspiration, or innovation. Ideas form the foundation of creativity and problem-solving, driving progress and sparking new opportunities. into a work of artArt is the expression of human creativity and imagination through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, and digital design. It serves to communicate, inspire, and evoke emotions, often reflecting cultural and personal experiences.. Picture zero gravity debris floating in space, a silhouette igniting in flames, laser pointers casting sharp lines as if an FBI SWAT team was locking in on Cailin, and bokeh-type fireworks in vivid colors against a stark black and white backdrop. These stylistic elements were all crafted in post-production to amplify the film’s intensity and dramatic visual appeal.

Cailin Russo in a striking fire-effect silhouette for Sunglass Hut’s Fire Trend, capturing the essence of energy and power in motion.
Our work was further enhanced by an original composition from Kissey, whose rhythmic glitches and captivating beats became the heartbeat of the visuals, giving the film a fluid yet bold energy that aligned perfectly with the Fire Trend’s powerful aesthetic.
Shaping a New Approach to Visual Art

Cailin Russo exudes confidence in bold red sunglasses as part of Sunglass Hut’s Fire Trend campaign, capturing the essence of energy and style.
What made this project truly special was how we took a simple shoot and transformed it into something truly unique. From the fire sparks to the space rocks and lasers, every addition was a new creative layer we brought in during post-production. This project marked the beginning of a new phase in how we approachStrategy is a structured and goal-oriented plan designed to achieve specific objectives by leveraging resources and actions in an organized and intentional manner. It serves as a roadmap for success across various disciplines, from business to marketing. visual storytellingPhotography is the art and practice of capturing moments, scenes, and subjects through the use of cameras and lenses. It combines technical skill and creative vision to produce images that communicate, inspire, or document., where each frame is treated as a piece of art, much like how MUG5 treats his still art—but in moving pictures.
It’s this fusion of visual creativity and storytellingStorytelling is the art of crafting and sharing narratives that engage, inspire, and connect with audiences. It uses characters, emotions, and plotlines to convey messages and ideas in a memorable and impactful way. that makes this film one of our most exciting projects to date. Every shot is meticulously crafted to evoke a specific energy, bringing to life the spirit of the Fire Trend and Cailin Russo’s powerful performance.