What makes Skin Trade by Duran Duran notable?

'Skin Trade' received critical acclaim and showcased Duran Duran’s evolution into a more complex and adult-oriented sound. The track reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and highlighted the band’s willingness to push boundaries within the pop genre during the late '80s. Released on February 1, 1987, 'Skin Trade' came at a transitional moment for Duran Duran, following the band's commercial peak in the early '80s. This single marked their experimentation with a more mature sound after the release of their previous album, 'Notorious,' in 1986, which was notable for lineup changes and a shift toward a funk-influenced style.