Dark Matter
Published October, 2026 ISSUE 02, Feature
Creative Direction by MARGIE RIDDIFORD
Photography by HOLLY SARAH BURGESS
Make-up by RAEESAH SACHA
Hair by SEAN PATRICK MAHONEY
Photography Assistant WILLOW HANDY
Header image: Holly Rose wears Dew Drop Diamond Necklace and the Evening Star Sapphire and Diamond Necklace from Partridge. This image: Holly Rose wears McClurgs Jewellers Diamond Pendant. Edwardian Tambour Lace Veil c.1910 from Love James. Dôen Viviane Top from Muse.
Holly Rose wears Jessica McCormack Signature Diamond Gypset Hoop Earrings and Signature Heart-Shaped Diamond Gypset Earrings from Simon James.
Holly Rose wears Dew Drop Diamond Necklace and the Evening Star Sapphire and Diamond Necklace from Partridge.
Holly Rose wears Harris Tapper Knot Top. LVR Bridal Dolly Veil. McClurgs Jewellers Diamond Studs. Jasmin Sparrow Vintage Choker.
Holly Rose wears Niicole Exalted Choker and Exalted Earrings. Stylist’s own head scarf.
Holly Rose wears Rowan Panther’s ‘Pohuehue’, 2022, Muka, European Beech, Stg. Silver from Anna Miles Gallery.
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Holly Rose wears Jessica McCormack Signature Diamond Gypset Earrings and Signature Heart-Shaped Diamond Gypset Earrings from Simon James.
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Holly Rose wears LVR Bridal Dolly Veil. Jasmin Sparrow Vintage Choker.
Holly Rose wears Nili Lotan Della Dress from Muse. Jasmin Sparrow Grey Pearl Necklace, Veil Necklace and Sakura Earring.
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Holly Rose wears Rowan Panther’s ‘Pohuehue’, 2022, Muka, European Beech, Stg. Silver from Anna Miles Gallery.
Holly Rose wears Harris Tapper Knot Top. LVR Bridal Dolly Veil. McClurgs Jewellers Diamond Studs. Jasmin Sparrow Vintage Choker.
Holly Rose wears McClurgs Jewellers Diamond Pendant, Barcelona Ring and Round Claude Solitaire Ring. Edwardian Tambour Lace Veil c.1910 from Love James. Dôen Viviane Top from Muse.
This shoot was originally published in VEIL Issue Two. Discover this editorial, along with many more inspiring weddings, celebrations, and stories in the full issue. Purchase your copy here.
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