[Seinfeld voice] You ever notice how premium cosmetics always look like premium cosmetics? What's the deal with that?
I was browsing the pewter skull masks and other bobbles in Diablo 4's premium battle pass tiers when it occurred to me that premium cosmetics look like premium cosmetics. That is,"premium cosmetic" is a vibe with definite characteristics. In fantasy games at least, those characteristics tend to be intricate, shiny textures—often but not always precious metals—and lots of straps, belts, and other bits and bobs.
The skull above is a prime example of the premium cosmetic aesthetic: Intricately detailed metal with a characterful but mild tarnish level, leather straps around the horns, and a cloth blindfold which has not taken into account the glowing third eye on the forehead. One look and you just know this is a premium battle pass tier item.
Premium cosmetics also tend to look goofy when paired with non-premium stuff, and often come in sets with predictable themes. Off the top of my head, here are some of the more popular premium cosmetic themes, particularly in shooters with lots of gun skins:
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