Summer of Love

For the season’s gypsy girls and boho boys, hot languid days mean loose layers, daring cuts and free spirits.

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Photos by Steven Visneau


Styling by René Garza

Models Grayson Auld and Mila Connally for Page Parkes Agency, Bay Berger for Neal Hamil Agency, and Brandon Connor

Makeup by Wendy Martin for Page Parkes Agency

Styling Assistance by Molly Jodeit

Hair by Zackery Chapa for Hue Salon

Shot on location at the Memorial home of Michael and Lisa Holthouse

On Grayson: Navy and white stripe trunks, $595, by Dolce & Gabbana. On Bay: Ariane Uni bikini bottoms, $169, by Phylyda at phylyda.com. On Mila: Bikini bottom, $195, and top, $325, both at Dolce & Gabbana. On Brandon: White swim boxers, $365, at Dolce & Gabbana; sting ray bracelet, $575, and gold and leather ring, $150, by Rene Garvey, both at bellamadrejewelry.com.
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