Everyone has heard the words “sex sells,” but when does that line get crossed in the name of art? The August Elle brings this burning question to mind. The issue features the lovely, and extremely attractive, forces that are Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis. But were the clothes, and poses, borderline too sexy?
The answer really is quite simple in my opinion, no. This is not too sexy for a couple of reasons. First, this editorial was a refreshing breath from the stiff and cold Sarah Jessica Parker Vogue shoot. This was real, and the chemistry between Timberlake and Kunis is unmatched. Second, I believe that this is the epitome of Kunis. She has grown into an international sex symbol. Kunis is not Jackie Burkhart from “That 70’s Show” anymore. She is, for a lack of a better word, hot. These pictures just go along with the Kunis we all see and love now. Third, the artistic development of the pictures is simply breathtaking. They tell a story. Each photo creates a scene, an aspect of life, for the consumer to see.
There is the flip side though. There are provocative poses, and clothes that leave little to the imagination. You can almost feel the sex oozing from the pages. But, in a world full of sex is this just normal now?
So, the point is, were these pictures too sexy, or still not enough?
You tell us.
Text Dalton Brasington
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