Young, Chic, and Unapologetically Rural
Vogue Australia’s June 2015 issue delivered a breath of fresh air with a rural fashion story that felt effortlessly chic. Photographed by Benny Horne, the shoot featured Astrid Holler, Fernanda Ly, Grace Simmons, Kia Low, and Madison Stubbington, all embodying a youthful elegance that felt grounded yet aspirational. This was countryside glamour without the cliché of rustic kitsch.
Fresh Faces, Fresh Energy
The models brought vitality and personality to each frame. Astrid Holler and Fernanda Ly carried a breezy sophistication, while Grace Simmons and Kia Low injected playfulness into the editorial. Madison Stubbington anchored the shoot with a quiet intensity, creating a perfect balance between energy and poise. Together, they formed a cast that felt like a tight-knit clique of stylish friends exploring a sun-soaked rural landscape.
Rural, But Make It Fashion
Benny Horne’s lens captured both intimacy and drama. Rolling fields, wooden fences, and soft natural light provided the perfect backdrop for fashion that was young, wearable, and aspirational. The clothes—styled by Gillian Wilkins—blended rural motifs with modern silhouettes. Soft textures, layered fabrics, and unexpected tailoring choices created a playful tension between countryside ease and urban polish.
Hair by Mark Hampton and make-up by Benjamin Puckey reinforced the natural yet elevated aesthetic. Loose waves, gentle textures, and sun-kissed skin gave the models an approachable, effortless charm that contrasted beautifully with the considered styling. The result was fashion that looked lived in but thoroughly luxurious.
Why It Resonates
This editorial stood out because it balanced narrative and aesthetics so seamlessly. It was not just about pretty clothes in a pretty landscape. It told a story: young women confidently inhabiting a rural space, bringing contemporary style into a traditionally understated environment. It was playful, aspirational, and unmistakably Vogue.
The overall mood: a chic daydream in the countryside, youthful, confident, and full of understated glamour.
Credits
Photographer: Benny Horne
Fashion Editor: Gillian Wilkins
Hair: Mark Hampton
Make-up: Benjamin Puckey
Models: Astrid Holler, Fernanda Ly, Grace Simmons, Kia Low, Madison Stubbington
Publication: Vogue Australia
Issue: June 2015
Category: Fashion Editorial
Magazine: Vogue Australia June 2015
Model: Astrid Holler, Fernanda Ly, Grace Simmons, Kia Low, Madison Stubbington
Photographer: Benny Horne
Fashion Editor: Gillian Wilkins
Hair: Mark Hampton
Make-up: Benjamin Puckey
