Maya Gunn in 'Garden of Eden' by Ina Lekiewicz for Harper's Bazaar UK April 2021

Rising model Maya Gunn is styled by Leith Clark in fair maiden tulle, virginal organza and celestial headpieces of positively royal pedigree. Call it wedding finery for the 21st century, modern woman committed to sustainable living. Precious extravagance, yes. But precious with an afterlife? Absolutely.

Consider the exquisite but recycled Carolina Herrera by Wes Gordon dress that The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wore in their official photograph announcing the summer arrival of their baby daughter. Gordon, a friend of the couple, made the dress for the Duchess when she was pregnant with baby Archie.

Photographer Ina Lekiewicz [IG] captures ‘Garden of Eden’ — and all the fantasy fashion escapes that accompany it — for Harper’s Bazaar UK’s April 2021 issue. The photographer and AOC are on the same page, with Lekiewicz’s Instagram bio line reading Artist: Documenting imaginary memories./ Hair by Tomi Roppongi; makeup by Andrew Gallimore