# Suggestive Pageantry Pictorials The Contendor Editorial for VMan is Scantily Clad By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-01-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contendor-editorial-for-vman References: [vman](http://www.vman.com/fashion/the-contender/?page=5) & [imageamplified](http://www.imageamplified.com/2011/09/v-man-magazine-the-contender-by-steven-klein-nicola-formichetti-wwwimageamplifiedcom-image-amplified.html) The 'Contendor' editorial for VMan bases its subject matter on the lucrative world of pageantry. The edgy and suggestive editorial features scantily clad male models in barely there ensembles. The guys participate in a male model search conducted by Ford Models and VMan, posing in a series of sexually charged photographs that dares to push the envelope. A slew of model contenders take the stage, judged by a female costar and wearing nothing but tight skivvies. Their body-conscious styling features avant-garde accessories that include laced veils, luxe pearls and even embellished crowns. From edgy underwear to impact-ful statement pieces and bold accessories, pieces in the 'Contendor' editorial for VMan push fashion boundaries. Models are outfitted in designer selects from the likes of Dolce and Gabbana, [Speedo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedo-x-beams), Tim Hamilton, [Comme des Garcons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cdg-postman-bag), Dior Homme and [Mugler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mugler1) among others. Image Credit: Steven Klein ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Suggestive Men's Fashion:** Opportunity to explore creating provocative and boundary-pushing menswear. - **Avant-garde Accessories:** Opportunity to experiment with unique, bold, and statement-making accessories for both men and women's fashion. - **Male Beauty Pageant-inspired Shoots:** Opportunity to capitalize on the growing interest in male beauty pageants through fashion editorials and campaigns. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands and designers to create boundary-pushing menswear and accessories that cater to diverse body types and shapes. - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore new themes and motifs that blend fashion and art. - **Beauty Pageant Industry:** Opportunity for beauty pageant organizers and fashion brands to collaborate on fashion editorials and brand campaigns that cater to a diverse and inclusive audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Naughty Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesels-xxxmas.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Dirty-Resembling Luxe Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-willy-underwear.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md)