Fashion

Country Club Confidential

River Oaks is raging this spring, as the most posh of Houston enclaves readies for one of tennis’ top tourneys. It’s the perfect backdrop for the season’s sporty styles — and for some sexy courtside shenanigans.

Steven Visneau
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Styling by Todd Ramos

Models Raliat Akinlolu, Wade Groux and Haylee Nesmith

for Page Parkes Agency

Grooming by Bianca Linette for Page Parkes Agency

Styling Assistance by Monica Lester

On him: Sweater, $365, by AMI Alexander Mattiussi at The Webster; jacket, $1,995, by Colombo at M Penner; pocket square, $80, at M Penner; pants, $750, by Valentino at The Webster; shoes, $495, by Magnanni at M Penner; watch, $15,900, by Bulgari at Tenenbaum Jewelers. On her: Jacket, $598, and pants, $225, both by Polo Ralph Lauren at Neiman Marcus; opal earrings, $5,750, by Rina Limor at Zadok Jewelers; rose-gold ring, $1,150, and naturally shed moose antler bangle, $895, both by Bella Madre.
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