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Fashion Film: We, Mexicans

by Marco Castro on 22 May 2019

We, Mexicans, directed by filmmaker Marco Castro, explores Mexican identity in the United States through the medium of fashion film. Showcasing fashion from the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs and Dior, the short sees model Afra Cuellar pose in the streets of New York, celebrating her Mexican and Latina heritage.

We, Mexicans, directed by filmmaker Marco Castro, explores Mexican identity in the United States through the medium of fashion film. Showcasing fashion from the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs and Dior, the short sees model Afra Cuellar pose in the streets of New York, celebrating her Mexican and Latina heritage.

Direction:
Production:
Dimitrios Poppis
Model:
Afra Cuellar
Styling:
Andre Jarrid
Make-up:
Make-up Assistance:
Marc Witmer
Hair:
Yohey Nakatsuka
Styling Assistance:
Lauren Blue

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