Let me warn you now, this latest Ben Watts photoshoot is definitely not suitable for work. In fact, it may only be suitable for your wildest, roller girl fantasies--which remain safely in your own head. A super sexy photo series, it takes the Drew Barrymore's Whip It film to new sensual heights.
Starring Lauren James, Abby Brothers, Amanda Pizziconi, Nikki and Franki, this photo series by Ben Watts is as fun and playful as it is erotic and raunchy. Although I don't think I'll ever come across women as daring as these models on the roller rink, it is refreshing to see Ben Watts capture such lighthearted shots.
Ben Watts' shoot was styled by the talented Emma Trask.
Skin-Baring Roller Girls
Ben Watts Photographs 'Lauren, Nikki, Amanda, Abby and Franki'
Trend Themes
1. Erotic Roller Skating - Capturing the intersection of sexiness and athleticism in photography may inspire disruptive films, fashion lines, and performances.
2. Redefining Femininity - The use of traditionally feminine activities like roller skating in a sexual and powerful way creates opportunities for brands and media to embrace and empower a new brand of femininity.
3. Sensual Playfulness as Rebellion - The roller skating subculture can be seen as a microcosm of greater societal shifts towards empowerment, rebellion, and alternative expressions of sexuality and gender identity.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Clothing and accessory brands can leverage the trend towards sensual athleticism by combining performance and sexiness in their design language.
2. Film - Erotic roller skating has the potential to inspire filmmakers to create new kinds of sensual and empowering content that subvert traditional narratives.
3. Fitness - Fitness brands and boutique studios can take inspiration from roller skating's blend of playfulness and athleticism to create immersive, unique, and sensual fitness experiences.