Once Upon a Dream

Shot at Poynatts Manor, this collaboration between photographer Sofia Wilkinson-Steel and designer Ruaa Elmansuri conjures up a tale of fairy princesses.

This ethereal editorial follows the fictional journey of a group of fairy princesses as they escape into dreamland. Lensed at the suitably idyllic Poynatts Manor, the story showcases designer Ruaa Elmansuri’s SS21 collection, which takes inspiration from fairytales and the regency era. 

Ruaa is a Libyan illustrator and designer, based in London. She recently graduated with a degree in Fashion Textiles from London College of Fashion, where she specialised in Print design.

PhotographerSofia Wilkinson-Steel
Designer and StylingRuaa Elmansuri
HMAUNibras
ModelsAllegra Cook, Jessie Wang and Jamilya Kuanysheva
LocationPoynatts Manor