Stylist Daniela Paudice puts together 'Sexy Couture' in Flair magazine. The season's most seductive handmade high fashions are photographed by Kenneth Cappello for the October 2009 issue.
For 'Sexy Couture' in Flair, model Elena Melnik appears in the blown-out shots decked in haute outfits. Inviting designs by Valentino, Dior, Christian Lacroix, Armani Privé and Givenchy were deemed as enticing enough to be featured in the racy editorial.
Implications - In contemporary culture, sexual appeal has the power to sell a product. Due to an overexposure of graphics and commodities, it is difficult to gain attention from consumers; however, fascination with a seductive human body still garners recognition. Companies should consider how to imbue their products with this sexual appeal in order to have leverage over their competitors.
Titillating Fashiontography
Elena Melnik Models 'Sexy Couture' in Flair Magazine
Trend Themes
1. Seductive Fashion - The use of seductive elements in fashion photography can capture consumer attention and increase product desirability.
2. Handmade High Fashion - There is a trend towards handcrafted, couture fashion pieces that offer exclusivity and luxury to consumers.
3. Blown-out Photography - The use of blown-out shots in fashion photography creates a dreamy and alluring aesthetic that appeals to the audience.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Fashion retailers can explore incorporating seductive elements in their marketing strategies and product presentations to attract more customers.
2. Luxury Fashion - Luxury fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of handmade high fashion by offering unique and meticulously crafted pieces that cater to discerning customers.
3. Photography Equipment - The demand for blown-out photography in fashion editorial shoots presents opportunities for photography equipment manufacturers to develop specialized tools and techniques to achieve the desired aesthetic.