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Worlds Beyond

In summer 1969, space travelers from Houston left Earth’s atmosphere, landed on the Moon and stepped into history. Half a century later, Mission Control is still exploring celestial bodies.

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Editors’ note: We were into masks a year ago, and now everybody’s doing it! Jeweled masks and other fabulous custom accessories by House of Enid figured prominently into last year‘s summer swimwear shoot.

Swimsuit by Michael KorsSwimsuit by Michael Kors

Swimsuits by Michael KorsSwimsuits by Michael Kors

Jumpsuit, by Kimora Lee Simmons; Heritage necklace, $4,113, gold necklace, $1,990, earrings, $1,890, bracelet, $2,227, and ring, $5,726, all at Jianna JewelersJumpsuit, by Kimora Lee Simmons; Heritage necklace, $4,113, gold necklace, $1,990, earrings, $1,890, bracelet, $2,227, and ring, $5,726, all at Jianna Jewelers

Crystal face harness, $2,500, at House of EnidCrystal face harness, $2,500, at House of Enid

From left: Black mirrored suit, by Privilege; necklace, at Jianna Jewelers; sunglasses, by Gucci at 29 North. Dress, $2,950, by Tom Ford at Neiman Marcus; necklace, $3,800, drop earrings, $1,900, and horn bangles, $520 each, all by Matthew Campbell Laurenza at Tootsies. From left: Black mirrored suit, by Privilege; necklace, at Jianna Jewelers; sunglasses, by Gucci at 29 North. Dress, $2,950, by Tom Ford at Neiman Marcus; necklace, $3,800, drop earrings, $1,900, and horn bangles, $520 each, all by Matthew Campbell Laurenza at Tootsies.

Dress, at Dao Chloe Dao; Zani top, $195, and biker short, $295, by Lisa Marie Fernandez at The Webster; earrings, $225, by Mignonne Gavigan at 29 North. Dress, at Dao Chloe Dao; Zani top, $195, and biker short, $295, by Lisa Marie Fernandez at The Webster; earrings, $225, by Mignonne Gavigan at 29 North

Hand-embroidered full-face mask, $5,000, at House of Enid. Hand-embroidered full-face mask, $5,000, at House of Enid

Silver kimono, by PrivilegeSilver kimono, by Privilege

Clockwise from top left: Leotard, $800, leather hologram corset with harness, $1,000, and pink halo headpiece, $350, all at House of Enid. Jacket, $1,895, by Eskandar at Neiman Marcus. Swimsuit, $282, by Hanne Bloch at Maison Jolie; sunglasses, by Gucci at 29 North; starfish pave bangle, $6,950, by Matthew Campbell Laurenza at Tootsies; ring, $4,600, by Ivanka Trump at Deutsch Houston. Jacket, at Dao Chloe Dao, and bracelet, at Deutsch Houston. Leotard, $750, and hand-embroidered star corset, $1,500, both by House of Enid; earrings, $250, by Mignonne Gavigan at 29 North. Swim trunks, $85, by OAS at 29 North; mesh jacket, $165, by Koral at Maison Jolie.Clockwise from top left: Leotard, $800, leather hologram corset with harness, $1,000, and pink halo headpiece, $350, all at House of Enid. Jacket, $1,895, by Eskandar at Neiman Marcus. Swimsuit, $282, by Hanne Bloch at Maison Jolie; sunglasses, by Gucci at 29 North; starfish pave bangle, $6,950, by Matthew Campbell Laurenza at Tootsies; ring, $4,600, by Ivanka Trump at Deutsch Houston. Jacket, at Dao Chloe Dao, and bracelet, at Deutsch Houston. Leotard, $750, and hand-embroidered star corset, $1,500, both by House of Enid; earrings, $250, by Mignonne Gavigan at 29 North. Swim trunks, $85, by OAS at 29 North; mesh jacket, $165, by Koral at Maison Jolie.

Swimsuit, by Malanski; wrap, by Privilege; necklace, $5,400, Flower Core ring, $1,550, cuffs, from $3,500, all by Matthew Campbell Laurenza at Tootsies. Swimsuit, by Malanski; wrap, by Privilege; necklace, $5,400, Flower Core ring, $1,550, cuffs, from $3,500, all by Matthew Campbell Laurenza at Tootsies

wimsuit, by Michael Kors; earrings, $3,600, by John Apel at Deutsch Houston. On him, far left: Swim trunks, $225, by Montclair at Neiman Marcus. On him, center: Swimsuit at TargetSwimsuit, by Michael Kors; earrings, $3,600, by John Apel at Deutsch Houston. On him, far left: Swim trunks, $225, by Montclair at Neiman Marcus. On him, center: Swimsuit at Target

Swimsuit, $50, by Vuthy at Guyz ‘N’ Style, and crystal choker, $250, by House of EnidSwimsuit, $50, by Vuthy at Guyz ‘N’ Style, and crystal choker, $250, by House of Enid

Three-piece swimsuit, by Privilege, and earrings, $3,750, by Lauren K at Deutsch HoustonThree-piece swimsuit, by Privilege, and earrings, $3,750, by Lauren K at Deutsch Houston

Photos by Steve Visneau

Collages by Shawn Magill

Styling by Todd Ramos, 

Hair and Makeup by Edward Sanchez, Rosa Scott and Jennifer Oliver for Arched Beauty

Models Ashley Izundu, Ethan Marshall, Brandon Roder and Margo Whitley for Page Parkes

Shot on Location in Stablewood

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