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Photography: Bela Borsodi adds a mythological twist to fashion editorial (NSFW)

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Date
12 December 2013

We’d imagine that Bela Borsodi divides opinion out there. On the one hand the majority of his shoots are laden with ultra-sexualised shots of beautiful women in what could be described as submissive postures. That said, there’s always a killer concept and pristine execution framing these sexual images that you just can’t help but be entranced – regardless of all the boobs. He’s also more than prepared to laugh at himself and not take his profession too seriously, which is pretty rare for a man who deals predominantly with fashion photography. Whatever your opinion we’d be prepared to wager you’ll be impressed by this recent shoot for Hunger that shows off all of Bela’s trademarks. We can’t get enough of it, but remember, if you don’t work in a hip, trendy palace of fun in East London, so take care if you’re viewing at work.

A collage featuring a high-contrast black and white image of a cow’s head placed atop a bare torso. The figure wears a thin silver necklace with a small pendant.
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Bela Borsodi: Mythology

A person in a black leather jacket and boots poses in a crouched position. Their silhouette is merged with a large, black ink painting of a bull against a plain white background.
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Bela Borsodi: Mythology

A person in profile wears a long, sparkling black coat and high-heeled patent leather boots. They stand in front of a flat, black cutout of a horse.
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Bela Borsodi: Mythology

A person wears a large, shaggy black horse head mask that obscures their upper body. They wear black stockings and high-heeled shoes with oversized, furry black heels.
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Bela Borsodi: Mythology

A person wearing a textured pig mask sits on the floor in profile. They wear long, black patent leather gloves and platform shoes, posing beside a large black leather handbag with a “Miu Miu” logo.
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Bela Borsodi: Mythology

A collage of a black fish silhouette against a cream background. A glossy black figure, a large white eye and a small black textured clutch bag are layered over the fish.
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Bela Borsodi: Mythology

A person in a shimmering black jacket and white tights poses on all fours against a large white circular backdrop. Several black handbags are balanced across their back.
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Bela Borsodi: Mythology

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About the Author

James Cartwright

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James started out as an intern in 2011 and came back in summer of 2012 to work online and latterly as Print Editor, before leaving in May 2015.

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