Drawer menu
We are deeply honored to see a Maria Elena headpiece featured in the July 2026 cover story and Weddings special from Vogue Australia, worn by Australian model Gabriella Brooks.
Photographed against the sweeping landscape of Gurley Station in New South Wales, Gabriella appears in a breathtaking Saint Laurent gown, wearing a Maria Elena headpiece styled with an exquisite Paspaley pearl necklace wrapped around the design. The look was completed with Paspaley earrings and rings, creating an unforgettable expression of modern bridal artistry.
Rare, natural and endlessly precious, pearls have long marked life’s most meaningful moments. Within this editorial, their timeless beauty takes on a distinctly modern presence as the Paspaley necklace is sculpturally intertwined with our Maria Elena headpiece.
The result beautifully reflects our belief that bridal accessories are not simply finishing touches. They transform a look, express individuality and become part of the story a bride carries with her.
More than a jewel, each Maria Elena creation is a work of art.
Seeing our headpiece reimagined through the vision of Vogue Australia and paired with Paspaley pearls is a meaningful celebration of craftsmanship, creativity and the enduring art of adornment.
Engaged to Liam Hemsworth, Gabriella Brooks was a fitting choice for Vogue Australia’s Weddings special. The editorial captures a feeling that is both intimate and cinematic, bringing bridal fashion into the vast and unmistakably Australian landscape of Gurley Station.
Under the creative direction of Vogue Australia editor-in-chief Christine Centenera and stylist Harriet Crawford, the Maria Elena headpiece became part of a striking bridal composition that feels elegant, unexpected and entirely contemporary.
The styling demonstrates the transformative possibilities of accessories. A pearl necklace becomes part of a headpiece. A bridal adornment becomes a sculptural focal point. Traditional materials are given a fresh fashion perspective.
This is the essence of Maria Elena: honoring timeless beauty while continually discovering new ways to wear, style and experience it.
This extraordinary moment would not have been possible without the support of our Australian flagship, Maria Elena Headpieces Australia.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to their team for helping facilitate this special collaboration with Vogue Australia and for continuing to represent the Maria Elena world with such passion, care, and dedication.
Located in Northmead, New South Wales, Maria Elena Headpieces Australia allows brides throughout the region to experience our handcrafted bridal headpieces and accessories in person. Their continued partnership has helped introduce the artistry of Maria Elena to brides, stylists, and leading editorial teams throughout Australia.
As a family-founded brand with a global community of trusted retailers and partners, moments like this remind us of the beautiful possibilities created through collaboration.
Every Maria Elena piece begins in our Miami atelier, where it is handcrafted by our artisans with attention to every detail. Each creation is designed to feel distinctive, transformative and worthy of becoming an heirloom.
From Miami to Sydney and now across the pages of Vogue Australia, this feature represents the global journey of our artistry and the shared passion of everyone who helps bring each creation to life.
We are incredibly grateful to Vogue Australia, Paspaley, Gabriella Brooks and the entire creative team for including Maria Elena in this exceptional Weddings special.
Most importantly, we thank Maria Elena Headpieces Australia for helping make this beautiful collaboration possible.
Cover star: @Gabriella_Brooks
Editor in chief: @ChristineCentenera
Styling: @HarrietCrawf_Ord
Photography: @Edward_Mulvihill
Story: @Alison_Veness
Hair: @DarrenSummors
Makeup: @KellieStrattonMakeup
Nails: @CindyVellisNailStylist
Tailoring: @ByWeave
Production: @DanicaOsland
Art direction: @MandyAlex_X
Pearls and jewelry: Paspaley
Headpiece: Maria Elena Headpieces
Australian flagship and collaboration support: @MariaElenaHeadpiecesAU
Discover the complete Vogue Australia Weddings feature and explore the artistry of Maria Elena bridal headpieces, handcrafted in Miami and available through Maria Elena Headpieces Australia.
