# Sultry Symbolic Celeb Editorials Charlize Theron Stars in the Esquire UK July 2014 Cover Story By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-06-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esquire-uk-july-2014 References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/charlize-theron-hot-esquire-uk-shoot-terry-richardson/) & [esquire](http://www.esquire.co.uk/women/) No matter what she wears or who the photographer is, Charlize Theron looks good in any picture -- and in reality -- but for the Esquire UK July 2014 cover editorial, she looks absolutely flawless. Having been named the most beautiful woman in the world numerous times, the stunning actress takes it all off for the Esquire UK July 2014 cover editorial. The sultry black and white photoshoot has the blonde bombshell stripping down to just her lingerie. As the face of Dior, Theron shines in front of the lens of fashion photographer extraordinaire Terry Richardson. In the interview, the Marilyn Monroe lookalike opens up about the difficulty of fame and her life in the limelight with her new partner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrity Lingerie Editorials:** The trend of using celebrities to sell lingerie with sultry photoshoots presents an opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate and capitalize on the popularity of social media influencers. - **Natural Beauty Promotion:** With Charlize Theron being named the most beautiful woman in the world, the trend of promoting natural beauty over makeup and photo editing opens up opportunities for cosmetics and skincare brands to emphasize healthy, natural beauty and push back against unrealistic beauty standards. - **Intimate Interviews with Celebrities:** The trend of featuring intimate interviews with celebrities creates an opportunity for media outlets to produce content that gives insights into the personal lives of these public figures and appeals to readers' desires for exclusive access. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The lingerie industry can collaborate with celebrities for sultry photoshoots and capitalize on the popularity of social media influencers to market products. - **Cosmetics & Skincare:** The trend of promoting natural, healthy beauty presents opportunities for cosmetics and skincare brands to push back against unrealistic beauty standards. - **Media & Publishing:** The trend of featuring intimate interviews with celebrities provides an opportunity for media outlets to produce exclusive content and grab reader attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Empowered Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-talk-beauty-soulmates.md) - [Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-1.md) - [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md) - [Advanced Tech Skincare Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-capture-skincare.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Couture Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-2024-campaign.md) - [Vintage Glamour Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-beauty-icon-lipsticks.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md)