De Aqui y De Alla
For first-generation hispanics, life is a delicate balance shaped by the intersection of two distinct cultures, languages, and identities. De Aqui y De Alla explores how the latin community uses fashion as a language to belong – expressing identity, forging connections, and bridging tradition with modern aesthetics. Through editorial fashion photography, this project captures movement and spirit, from ballet folklorico to everyday style, where every twirl, ribbon, and textile tells a story. Whether their style leans more traditional, “American”, or somewhere in between, beauty emerges as a celebration of self-assurance and cultural pride. For them, beauty is found not just in aesthetics but in the bold act of being unapologetically themselves. Fashion is more than clothing—it reflects heritage, cultural assimilation, and communities that shape us.
“In Mexico, I never feel like I am Mexican but when I am here I never feel American.”
-Breanna Carlos
“I’m me, but I dont look it. I dont look Mexican enough. I didn’t look how my parents look, or how my sisters look.”
-Breanna Carlos
“It was hard finding people who are proud of where they come from.”
-Adriana Ramos
“Something my Abuelita used to tell me – we never forget where we come from or the language we speak.”
-Adriana Ramos
“At first, I thought home was a place. Nicaragua is still my home, but it’s not the same anymore. Home is wherever I make it. If it’s with the people i’m surrounded with, if its my family. If i make it home, it’ll happen.”
-Josselyn Guillen
