Is There Such a Thing as being Too Pornographic for Fashion?

Sex sells. Whether we like it or not. It sells records and movies right off the shelves. Just look at Kellan Lutz. His six-pack abs are a stronger proposition than his acting ability. And definitely better exposure in the media coloumn for Calvin Klein underwear. It does sell really well in fashion too. At least, it sets tongues wagging.

Remember this Gucci ad by Tom Ford:



It's a cologne for men and yet the image explicitly shows bare female bosoms and lady's bits. It certainly served its' purpose as Gucci was engulfed in media fire and it placated the role of Tom Ford as that one designer who is sexually tasteful.

In fashion we often witness female models walking down the runway with or without sheer fabric proudly exposing their nipples...and breasts in most cases. The veil between pornography and art is like silk - thin, soft, and fragile. Just ask Terry Richardson, I'm sure he knows all too well.

However, the recent editorial of new mom, Adriana Lima, in high fashion magazine Vogue Spain, in my opinion went overboard.



For a fashion magazine, the editorial hardly featured any designs. The focus is not in the beautifully constructed garments and cascading woven materials but in the bodies. The purpose in this particular editorial is not to sell the clothes but to sell lust. As if its sole purpose is to arouse, not to inspire. I personally think that this editorial is more befitted to appear on men's magazine such as FHM, Maxim and Playboy. Hardly ever Vogue.