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We all know that we love a beautiful model or two, especially when it involves nudity and gorgeous figures that inspire everyone in an artistic way (and to sculpt your own abs.) The legendary Pirelli calendar was released nationwide today to worldwide fanfare at New York's famed landmark, The Armory, and the images are nothing short of spectacular. Please know that other than this gorgeous shot of Milla Jovovich, ALL of what you are about see is NSFW. View at your own risk.

OK, since THAT'S out of the way, let's move on. Shot by legendary fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti (who is famous for his gorgeous nudes), the calendar theme this year is called "Swoon." Sorrenti describing his vision this way: "The intense relationship between a photographer and his Muse is the very essence of the creation of a strong aesthetic dialogue which leads to the sublimation of natural beauty." The island of Corsica was the backdrop used to create these stunning images. In short, the images are going to inspire you AND make you insanely jealous you weren't there.

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The calendar features nine of the world's top models, with Isabeli Fontana, Natasha Poly, Saskia de Brauw, Lara Stone, Joan Small, Guinevere Van Seenus, Malgosia, Edita Vilkeviciute, and Kate Moss all appearing in gorgeous raw form. The calendar also features three actresses - Milla Jovovich, Margareth Madè and Rinko Kikuchi.

Would make lovely artwork for the home, no? Enjoy the gorgeous images!