For the September 2012 issue, boundaries are pushed with the Harper's Bazaar Hong Kong Erotica editorial.
It's rare to find spread that is exemplary in its showcase of high fashion, visual exorbitance and taboo symbolism. Models Olga G and Maria Izyumova toy with themes of unmentionable religious deviance as they don edgy garments by Dolce & Gabbana, Pierre Balmain and Jean Paul Gaultier. These set the sensuous mood for the monochromatic editorial that follows with sleek leather and lace motifs.
Photographer Ethan Zhong perfectly captures the energy that comes with forbidden pleasures. The most striking facet of this piece is perhaps the contrasting mix of the religion with sexuality. Although the paradox is not new, it serves as a deviant theme for this editorial.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- High Fashion Erotica
- Combining high fashion with taboo symbolism opens up opportunities for provocative and boundary-pushing designs.
- Monochromatic Editorials
- Exploring monochromatic themes in editorials offers a visually striking and cohesive aesthetic for fashion brands to experiment with.
- Religion-sexuality Paradox
- Investigating the contrast between religion and sexuality in fashion shoots presents an opportunity for thought-provoking and conversation-starting designs.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Photography
- Incorporating taboo symbolism in fashion photography can create unique and attention-grabbing visuals for fashion brands and magazines.
- Luxury Fashion
- Luxury fashion brands can explore the use of monochromatic themes and provocative designs to appeal to bold and daring consumers.
- Art and Fashion Collaboration
- Collaborations between artists and fashion designers can explore the intersection of religion, sexuality, and visual exorbitance, resulting in disruptive and boundary-pushing creations.
