Forums > General Industry > Are Bridal Wear Ads getting too Sexy

Photographer

Garry k

Posts: 30131

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

What do people think about those" sexy 'bridal ads like the ones for "Impression" that have nude male models featured along with the bridal model .Just curious .......

May 28 06 04:02 pm Link

Photographer

Brian Diaz

Posts: 65617

Danbury, Connecticut, US

I dig it.  Many of today's brides aren't so interested in the staid, formal weddings that their parents had, and the advertising reflects that.

For reference: http://www.impressionbridal.com/catalog.php?cat=22

May 28 06 04:07 pm Link

Photographer

Mann Made Imagery

Posts: 5281

Lubbock, Texas, US

i don't think it's getting too "sexy" at all. the ads that i see that have nude male models aren't doing anything vulgar in the picture nor are they showing anything that's all that "risqué" either.  they just seem more artistic than romantic.

May 28 06 04:07 pm Link

Model

Electra T

Posts: 15462

Brooklyn, Indiana, US

Hmmm its interesting... i didn't even notice the guy...

May 28 06 04:09 pm Link

Photographer

Doug Lester

Posts: 10591

Atlanta, Georgia, US

If they are "too sexy", then they won't work, meaning they will not sell merchandise, and will go away. If they stay, then you'll know they are effective ads, which means they are not "too sexy" (whatever 'too sexy' is).

May 28 06 04:55 pm Link

Photographer

Garry k

Posts: 30131

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Doug Lester wrote:
If they are "too sexy", then they won't work, meaning they will not sell merchandise, and will go away. If they stay, then you'll know they are effective ads, which means they are not "too sexy" (whatever 'too sexy' is).

Good point ...maybe they are testing the limits on what they can get away .

May 28 06 04:57 pm Link

Model

Adrienne Aurora

Posts: 2745

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Brian Diaz wrote:
I dig it.  Many of today's brides aren't so interested in the staid, formal weddings that their parents had, and the advertising reflects that.

For reference: http://www.impressionbridal.com/catalog.php?cat=22

I like those!

May 28 06 05:02 pm Link

Photographer

Stephen Dawson

Posts: 29259

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Please explain this concept of "too sexy".

May 29 06 01:37 am Link

Photographer

j-shooter

Posts: 1912

San Francisco, California, US

If it's in the US 2006, I doubt it's "too sexy".

May 29 06 01:56 am Link

Photographer

Uvision Media LLC

Posts: 440

Central Square, New York, US

Brian Diaz wrote:
I dig it.  Many of today's brides aren't so interested in the staid, formal weddings that their parents had, and the advertising reflects that.

For reference: http://www.impressionbridal.com/catalog.php?cat=22

If these are the same type of pictures Garry k is speaking of then hell no. I love these shots. Now weather they will work as an ad time will only tell. I know it would attract my attion a great deal. But then again I'm more attracted to the photography than the dress lol.

May 29 06 02:31 am Link

Photographer

BCI Photo

Posts: 938

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

Rafael  Alvarez wrote:
But then again I'm more attracted to the photography than the dress lol.

Ditto...

But then again, we aren't woman. lol

May 29 06 08:51 am Link

Wardrobe Stylist

stylist man

Posts: 34382

New York, New York, US

Stephen Dawson wrote:
Please explain this concept of "too sexy".

this is when you are unable to wear your shirt.

May 29 06 08:55 am Link

Model

Electra T

Posts: 15462

Brooklyn, Indiana, US

MHana wrote:

this is when you are unable to wear your shirt.

LMAO..Damn u beat me to it.

May 29 06 08:56 am Link

Wardrobe Stylist

stylist man

Posts: 34382

New York, New York, US

Electra T wrote:
LMAO..Damn u beat me to it.

Yes,  but if you have your shirt off,  you just might end up on an episode of COPS.


I like the photos.   Seems to be influenced by Skrebneski fashion work.

May 29 06 09:13 am Link

Model

Electra T

Posts: 15462

Brooklyn, Indiana, US

MHana wrote:

Yes,  but if you have your shirt off,  you just might end up on an episode of COPS.

Too late. Check me out saturdays at 9.

May 29 06 09:14 am Link

Wardrobe Stylist

stylist man

Posts: 34382

New York, New York, US

Electra T wrote:

Too late. Check me out saturdays at 9.

Ah the price you have to pay for being just too sexy.





http://skrebneskiphotographs.com/editorial_4.html
Image 4
He did a series of images in the late 80's using a nude male in the background of shots.

May 29 06 09:35 am Link

Photographer

Garry k

Posts: 30131

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Stephen Dawson wrote:
Please explain this concept of "too sexy".

Well that song by Right Said Fred comes to mind ..How did it go

I"m too sexy for my ............cat , too sexy for my cat etc


Bascially I would say the concept or definition of "too sexy " would be - does it/will it offend the target audience -in this case brides to be ......

May 29 06 06:48 pm Link