The Naturfreibad Großer Woog in Darmstadt – perfect for emerging and immersing. Against the striking brutalist backdrop, our muscular models showcase the latest fashion, proving that physical strength and femininity are not mutually exclusive. While women are often recognized for emotional strength or endurance, physical strength is rarely celebrated as part of femininity. Our aim was to challenge these norms, highlighting that muscular women should not be reduced to their athletic abilities or seen as “other” but embraced for their full spectrum of strength and individuality.

Photography: Kenny Germé / Total Management
Styling: Leonie Volk
Creative Direction: Kenny Germé und Leonie Volk
Hair: Rimi Ura / Calliste Agency
Make-up: Anga Borodina / Saint Germain Agency
Models: Tjiki, Koko, Jiahui
Casting Director: Chouaïb Arif
Production: Sina Linke / Services United
Light Assistance: Sebastian Mittermeier
Styling Assistance: Brittany Belo, Sophie Bell
Hair Assistance: Kim Angermann
Production Assistance: Oriana Gordon

Special thanks to Julia Verena Müller-Turnwald, Hermann Volk, Franziska Sandrock and the staff of Großer Woog in Darmstadt 

This story was published in Frankfurter Allgemeine Stil in September 2024.