A study in softness and strength.
Set on a working ranch, Year of the Horse explores a romantic yet grounded approach to bridal dressing. Airy chiffon, sculpted corsetry, and fluid silhouettes are styled with tactile elements such as leather boots and heirloom jewellery. Featured in Issue 42, the interplay of lightness and structure reflects a modern sensibility. Here, femininity is expressed with ease, confidence and a subtle nod to equestrian influence.
LOCATION Ness Valley Ranch, Clevedon PHOTOGRAPHER Jonny Scott FASHION STYLIST Greta Kenyon
MAKEUP Alex at Penton&Co. HAIR Lorine at Penton&Co. FASHION ASSISTANT Levi Tan MODELS Hannah Watene
& Fabienne Distelzwey from 62 Model Management
ABOVE Fabienne wears yellow tiered Willow chiffon dress by Brooke Tyson Ritual and Lacy snake charm necklace by Zoë & Morgan. Hannah wears a Love James vintage dress with Vanessa Bruno boots from Sisters & Co. paired with the Eagle necklace by Zoë & Morgan and Étoile ring and pearl necklace by Silk & Steel.
ABOVE Look 1: Fabienne wears the Capri gown and cape by Hera Couture paired with the Étoile ring by Silk & Steel and the Eternity snake bracelet by Zoë & Morgan.
Look 2: Fabienne wears a custom couture corset and skirt by Judy Gao Couture, paired with chunky gold chain necklace and the Supernova earrings both by Silk & Steel, and vintage cowboy boots.
ABOVE Fabienne wears blue Enid gown by Hera Couture; Eagle necklace with Huia charm by Zoë & Morgan, boots by Vanessa Bruno from Sisters & Co. Hannah wears the Capri gown and cape by Hera Couture
ABOVE Hannah wears the Sawyer corset by LVR Bridal with a custom tulle skirt by Judy Gao Couture, pearl necklace by Silk & Steel, and Eternity Snake bracelet by Zoë & Morgan. Rough Rider boots are by RM Williams
ABOVE Fabienne wears the Rei guipure lace blouse, Fleur corset and Orta Italian lace skirt, all by Hera Couture, with Hera hoop earrings by Silk & Steel. Hannah wears the Eclipse gown and Serana royal organza cape by Hera Couture, with Ella pearl earrings by Amélie George Bridal.
ABOVE Hannah wears Tiana corset and skirt by Judy Gao Couture, Vanessa Bruno boots from Sisters & Co, with Eagle necklace and Huia charm by Zoë & Morgan.
ABOVE Hannah wears custom corset and skirt by Bones Salon from Love James, with boots by Vanessa Bruno from Sisters & Co. Fabienne wears custom couture corset and skirt by Judy Gao Couture, paired with a chunky gold chain necklace and Supernova earrings, both by Silk & Steel.
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