Mario Lopez pays homage to iconic poses of Hollywood hunks in a revealing shoot for People magazine’s annual Hottest Bachelor issue.
About choosing Lopez, Julie Jordan, People’s chief correspondent for special issues said, “We wanted to re-create the sexiest poses in history, so we needed a bachelor who was in really good shape. And I’ve got to say: We made the perfect choice.”
The most provocative pose is the re-creation of Burt Reynolds’ infamous bearskin-rug pose for Playgirl magazine. Lopez joked about this pose, “The thing with Burt is, he’s a lot hairier than I am. So he’s kind of one with the bear. You don’t know where the bear ends and Burt starts.”
Other sexy recreations include Marky Mark’s Calvin Klein underwear ad, Tom Cruise in Top Gun, Brad Pitt from Thelma and Louise, Richard Gere in American Gigolo, and Christopher Atkins in The Blue Lagoon.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Celebrity Pose Recreations
- Opportunity for photographers and magazines to create buzz and garner attention through provocative celebrity photo shoots.
- Hunks Reimagined
- Opportunity for fashion and beauty brands to showcase their products on well-known celebrities with a twist, creating new and fresh imagery that catches the public's attention.
- Sex Sells Nostalgia
- Opportunity for businesses to leverage nostalgia and sex appeal to attract attention and appeal to consumer emotions and desires.
Sectors Adopting This
- Photography
- Photographers can create a niche market by specializing in provocative celebrity photo shoots and offering a unique perspective on iconic images.
- Publishing
- Magazines can leverage these provocative shoots to create buzz and attract a wider readership.
- Fashion and Beauty
- Fashion and beauty brands can use these images to showcase their products on well-known celebrities, creating a unique and fresh angle on their advertising strategy.
