# Risque Sacrilegious Spreads The Ashley Smith Dedicate June 2010 Editorial has a Bad Attitude By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-07-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashley-smith-dedicate-june References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Get-thee-to-a-nunnry-4453.html) & [dedicatemagazine](http://www.dedicatemagazine.com/) Rightfully entitled ‘Dark Habits,’ the [Ashley Smith Dedicate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluebella-and-ashley-williams) June 2010 editorial is taking [racy nun photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divine-skintervention) to a whole new level. Sacrilegious spreads have been appearing in several different publications and stirring up controversy, but there’s no denying it’s growing popularity. In the Ashley Smith Dedicate June 2010 editorial, this model is featured wearing either nothing at all or a full-on nun attire. With [rosary beads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luce), a black-and-white theme and cigarettes in every shot, this is one racy spread that you can’t help loving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Controversial Photography:** The growing popularity of sacrilegious spreads in publications presents an opportunity for photographers to push boundaries and provoke discussions. - **Creating Shock Value:** The rise in risque nun photography offers an opportunity for fashion brands and magazines to create provocative and attention-grabbing campaigns. - **Exploring Taboo Topics:** The increasing trend of incorporating religious themes in unconventional ways opens up opportunities for artists and designers to challenge societal norms and spark dialogue. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can leverage the controversial nature of sacrilegious photography to stand out, provoke emotions, and generate buzz. - **Photography Industry:** Photographers can embrace the trend of risque nun photography to experiment with unconventional styles and push the boundaries of art and expression. - **Media and Publishing Industry:** Magazines and publications can capitalize on the growing popularity of controversial spreads to attract attention, generate controversy, and spark discussions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Naughty Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesels-xxxmas.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Sin-Inspired Artful Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinful-feast.md) - [Sex-Positive Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-bollente-3.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Tongue-in-Cheek Underwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debute-x-stripe-stare.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md)