Photography Ben Toms, styling Mattias KarlssonFashion / LightboxFlex by Ben TomsThe worlds of fashion and bodybuilding collide in the photographer's lo-fi vision of two distinct femininities – see the exclusive film hereShareLink copied ✔️November 3, 2014FashionLightboxTextLily PearsonPhotographyBen TomsStylingMattias KarlssonFlex by Ben Toms Taken from the Autumn/Winter 2014 issue of Dazed. For our Fantasy issue, long-term Dazed collaborator Ben Toms explored two contrasting ideas (and ideals) of femininity, as female bodybuilding champion Rosanna Harte was shot alongside Austrian model Helena Severin – both styled by Mattias Karlsson. "Female muscle should be feminine," says UK champion Harte, a trained dancer whose grace is evident in her elegant, meticulous poses, which challenge stubborn assumptions about gender in the sport. In this exclusive film, Harte demonstrates beauty and poise that, while unusual in a fashion context, shows that femininity comes in many forms. Hair Tina Outen at Streeters; make-up Gemma Smith-Edhouse at Total using M.A.C; nails Mike Pocock at Streeters; set design David White at Streeters; model Helena Severin at Viva London; women’s physique competitor Rosanna Harte; film music Pandora's Jukebox; film editor Sally Mumby Croft; photographic assistant Chris Rhodes; styling assistants Mara Palena, Patricia Villirillo; hair assistant Chrys Chamaldis; make-up assistant Bobanna Parojcic; set design assistants Alice Kirkpatrick, Ciara Halpim, Mariska Lowri; digital technician Lee Whittaker; production: Julia Hackel at Intrepid; post production: Studio Private; casting Noah Shelley at AM Casting Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORERosalía is my religion: Sacred street style from Lux Tour BarcelonaOakley Oakley’s new collection was designed to weather the storm Nike Airmaxxing with multidisciplinary creative Jake EliasThe best fashion exhibitions to see for spring 2026All the best dressed stars at Coachella 2026 Nike Airmaxxing with New York designer Annie Lian PumaPUMA and Jil Sander keep it simple with the K-Street Labubu obituary: Rot in hell you ugly little freaksIn the bag! Louis Vuitton gets nosy with new Speedy campaign Revisit this 20-year-old Margiela shoot from Dazed’s March 2006 issueThese photos reimagine Barbara Kruger’s seminal streetwear dropBuy a copy of Dazed MENA to support relief efforts in LebanonEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy