# Racy Dangerous Editorials Hilary Rhoda Plays With Knife in Purple Fashion By Ayman | Published 2009-05-01 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilary-rhoda-purple-fashion References: [community.livejournal](http://community.livejournal.com/fashion_screen/101663.html) & [purple.fr](http://www.purple.fr/fashion.php) The recent Fall/Winter 08-09 issue of Purple Fashion magazine featured top model Hilary Rhoda in a [dangerous, knife-playing editorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aprs-x-liquid-death). Shot by photographer Katja Rahlwes, the editorial recalls the infamous [Lindsay Lohan knife images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren) with Hilary Rhoda posing playfully with the sharp blade. Check out more [aggressive editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated) below. **Implications** - The sexiness that is associated with danger is a matter of mystery for many. Why two things as different as violence and sex seem to go hand in hand is perplexing; however, if one takes a closer look at human nature, they may find a better understanding. As sexual beings, consumers want to enjoy pleasure; however, years of reinforcement has lead them to believe that sex is wrong. Thus, wrong and sex go hand in hand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 71% | 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) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dangerous Editorials:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create provocative and edgy campaigns that challenge traditional norms. - **Knife-playing Aesthetics:** Potential for photography studios and artists to explore unconventional and controversial themes in their work. - **Sexuality and Violence:** Opportunity for psychologists and sociologists to delve deeper into the cultural associations between sex and danger. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the allure of danger by incorporating provocative elements into their designs and marketing. - **Photography:** Photographers and studios can explore unconventional and controversial themes in their work to create visually striking and thought-provoking images. - **Psychology:** Psychologists can study the cultural associations between sexuality and violence to gain insights into human behavior and desires. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Naughty Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesels-xxxmas.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md)