# Scandalous Singer Photoshoots The Lana Del Rey GQ UK 2012 Editorial is Intimate By Cody Turner | Published 2012-09-08 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lana-del-rey-gq-uk-2012 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2012/09/07/lana-del-rey-woman-of-the-year-2012-by-gq-full-photo-editorial/) & [gq-magazine](http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/) The cover photo for the Lana Del Rey GQ UK 2012 Woman of The Year issue was recently released, and today the [full photo editorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) is out. Needless to say, these photos are a tad racy, but they have definitely caught viewers' attention. Shot by GQ photographer Mariano Vivanco, Lana Del Rey can be seen in this October issue getting pretty friendly with a window curtain, standing atop a lavished golden balcony, getting groped by a man in a suit and at times, completely nude. This sexy and intimate editorial is the [first risque shoot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova) the singer has done. It may be an attempt to get more attention, but it is understandable why she was chosen to be this year’s [Woman of the Year](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gapstudios-fw25). Lana Del Rey single handedly became an iconic name in just under a year with only one major album. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Risqué Celebrity Photoshoots:** The popularity of scandalous celebrity photoshoots presents an opportunity for photographers and publications to push boundaries and create provocative content. - **Iconic Celebrity Status:** The rapid rise of Lana Del Rey to iconic status in a short period of time showcases the potential for talented individuals to achieve fame and recognition through their art. - **Controversial Marketing Strategies:** The use of provocative and controversial photoshoots as a marketing strategy highlights the potential for businesses to generate buzz and capture the attention of their target audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Photography:** The growing demand for boundary-pushing photography in the fashion industry opens up opportunities for photographers to experiment with unique and provocative concepts. - **Music Industry:** The transformative power of a single album to catapult an artist to stardom suggests potential for emerging musicians to leverage their talent and strategic branding to achieve success. - **Entertainment Media:** The impact of scandalous celebrity photoshoots on viewer engagement signals opportunities for media outlets to create captivating and controversial content that attracts a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-holiday-campaign.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Avant-Garde Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-la-anthony.md)