The accompanying music video for " The Pleasure Principle " was directed by Dominic Sena . It depicts Jackson entering a loft wearing only a T-shirt and jeans to practice her dancing . The video was seen by critics as iconic , and was nominated at two categories at the 1988 MTV Video Music Awards , eventually winning one . " The Pleasure Principle " was performed on many of Jackson 's tours , most recently on her 2015-2016 Unbreakable World Tour . The song was also performed on some promotional appearances , including at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards . In 2008 , Jackson 's lingerie line was named after the song . It has been included in two of Jackson 's greatest hits albums , '' Design of a Decade : 1986 – 1996 '' ( 1995 ) and '' Number Ones '' ( 2009 )
1988 MTV Video Music Awards
1988 MTV Video Music Awards
The Pleasure Principle (song)