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 MORE BurberryKate Moss, Little Simz, and more celebrate 170 years of BurberryIn pictures: David Luraschi captures model of the moment, Serkan Deniz GANNIGANNI is yearning for a dreamy summer – and so are we FILAFrom track to concrete: Fila reimagines sportswear in the city for AW26Behind the scenes at Zomer and La Watchparty’s AW26 runwayLove machine: When robot HMND Alpha met model Angelina KendallSaint Laurent AW26 paid tribute to the iconic Le Smoking jacketDior AW26: Jonathan Anderson invites us to his (lily) pad Hodakova AW26 wants us to take a long, hard look in the mirrorPerfection and chaos collided at Vaquera’s AW26 showAre you ready for the return of the ‘everyday tiara’?Meryll Rogge takes Marni: ‘I need to make sure I don’t fuck it up’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