Sex Sells: 15 Racy Fashion Ads
From Calvin Klein's iconic shoot with Mark Wahlberg and a teenage Kate Moss to Gucci's controversial body hair, we rounded up some of the most risqué fashion ads of the past. See which ones made the cut
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Yes, it is a little oxymoronic that the fashion industry attempts to sell clothes by having models wear as little as possible. However, it's proven to be a successful method—at least when it comes to getting our attention. From Calvin Klein's iconic shoot with Mark Wahlberg and a teenage Kate Moss to Gucci's controversial body hair, we rounded up some of the most risqué fashion ads of the past. See which ones made the cut.
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Emporio Armani Underwear Spring 2009
David and Victoria Beckham
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Gucci Spring 2003
Carmen Kass
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Calvin Klein Underwear Spring 2009
Eva Mendes and Jamie Dornan
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Dior Spring 2003
Gisele Bundchen
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Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2007
Shannon Click
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Donna Karan Hosiery Fall 1991
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Burberry Body Fall 2011
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
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Guess Spring 1990
Claudia Schiffer
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Marc Jacobs
Dakota Fanning
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Emporio Armani Underwear Fall 2011
Rihanna
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Briant Atwood Fall 2012
Candice Swanepoel
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Tom Ford
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Cesare Paciotti Fall 2011
Anouck Lepere and Bianca Balti
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Calvin Klein Spring 1992
Kate Moss and Mark Wahlberg
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Versace Couture Fall 1994
Claudia Schiffer
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