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, 2014FashionLightboxText Lily Pearson Photography Ben Toms Styling Mattias Karlsson Flex 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.TrendingThe internet wants women to stop acting like ‘birds’On TikTok, the word has become shorthand for being male-centred, prompting women to share their dating horror stories and unlearn their ‘bird’ behaviour before summertimeLife & CultureArts+CultureHow Prince almost ended up in The Fifth ElementOnFashionHow On and Loewe are shaping the future of footwear MusicThe 5 best songs from Drake’s new albums (plural) Film & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaFashionThis subculture archive is fashion’s best kept secretBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismBeautyEuphoria nail artist Caroline Cotten shares her favourite setsEscape 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