While it is a non-issue and pretty common occurrence in European magazines, it's very rare for mainstream American publications to show bare breasts or frontal nudity. However, that seems to be changing as the new issue of V magazine not only breaks the taboo, it shatters it.
Their latest issue features not one or two, but 18 nude shots of some of the hottest up and coming names in the modeling and fashion world from IMG modeling agency.
Jessica Stam, Liya Kebede, Sasha Pivovarova, Miranda Kerr, Hana Soukupova, and Hilary Rhoda all appear nude in amazing bed shots taken by Mario Sorrenti.
The result is a very daring yet tasteful shoot that does not come across as gratuitous or scandalous, proving that nudity can be art.
Maybe V magazine was encouraged to go the extra mile by having recently made itself digitally available for free:
American Media Embraces Nudism
V Magazine's Naked-Model Spread
Trend Themes
1. Mainstream Nudity - The acceptance of nudity in mainstream American publications creates opportunities for brands to leverage this trend and create bold and provocative marketing campaigns.
2. Breaking Taboos - The shattering of the taboo around nudity in American media opens up possibilities for pushing boundaries and exploring new forms of artistic expression.
3. Artistic Nude Photography - The success of V magazine's tasteful and artful nude photoshoots suggests a growing demand for high-quality, aesthetically pleasing nude photography in the fashion and modeling industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Modeling - The fashion and modeling industry can adapt to the changing societal norms around nudity by incorporating artistic nude photography into editorial spreads and advertising campaigns.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Marketers and advertisers can take advantage of the increasing acceptance of nudity in mainstream media to create bold and attention-grabbing campaigns that challenge societal norms and generate buzz.
3. Publishing and Media - Publishers and media companies can explore opportunities to incorporate nudity as a form of artistic expression, attracting a new audience and breaking away from traditional content restrictions.