# Back-Baring Editorials The Vogue US 'Temptation Island' Takes Feature a Vixen on Vacation By Regan Canie | Published 2011-12-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-us-temptation-island References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/karlie-kloss-mario-testino-vogue/) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.com/) It's not uncommon for vacations to feature relaxing romps in sunny locales, but the [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-rules-club) US 'Temptation Island' editorial captures so much sand, surf, and sexual tension that it dangerously turns up the temperatures. The shoot follows a glamorous couple lounging in [luxury fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection), shot by famed photographer Mario Testino in a ridiculously flattering light. Iconic model Karlie Kloss gets seriously steamy with English actor Eddie Redmayne while decked out in designer looks like Givenchy, Nina Ricci, Etro and Stella McCartney. The takes follow the coy couple from pouty poses on a boat, to poolside where they playfully show off the fashions and their flexibility. From [skimpy swimsuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop) to dapper suits, the Vogue US Temptation Island photoshoot sure packs a tropical punch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 17% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Glamorous Vacation Editorials:** Opportunity for fashion brands and luxury resorts to collaborate on extravagant, aspirational vacation campaigns. - **Celebrity Fashion Partnerships:** Potential for fashion designers to work with A-list celebrities on high-profile editorial shoots that capture intrigue and desire. - **Sensuality in Advertising:** Companies can explore more provocative and alluring approaches to showcase their products through creative, sensual photography and storytelling. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage exotic vacation destinations to create captivating editorial content that resonates with their target audience. - **Luxury Travel:** Luxury resorts can use high-fashion collaborations to position themselves as desirable destinations for sophisticated travelers looking for unique experiences. - **Advertising:** Advertisers can experiment with bolder, more sensual approaches to capture attention and evoke emotions in their target market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern-Day Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernday-travel.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-degreas-x-sabine-getty.md) - [Sun-Soaked Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-hour-getaway-collection.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Resort-Ready Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-holiday-campaign.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md)