Freedom: New York

10.16.2019

Photographs by Ben Grieme

40°47′0.35″ N, 73°57′58.5″ W Boroughs of New York City, USA

We asked creators around the world to interpret the meaning of latitude through the ultimate language of self-expression: fashion. The result? A global tapestry depicting modern-day culture and identity, woven together by threads that feel as universal as they do unique.

“What you wear and how you wear your clothes is often a person’s first choice in their expression of individuality. I wanted to photograph and document a wider spectrum of NYC’s youth with a focus on diversity across all five boroughs. Each individual is stylistically representing themselves and their local community within their borough.” Ben Grieme

Talent Alegra, Julissa, Nico, Ashby, Sergio, Toni, Nick, Jovian, Vladdy, Julian, Cameron, Tari

This story first appeared in Atmos Volume 02: Latitude.

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Latitude traces the lines that connect cultures around the world, from globalization and international efforts to stall the effects of climate change to personal freedom and the refugee crisis. The new issue features contributions from acclaimed screenwriter and actor Brit Marling, award-winning journalist Behrouz Boochani, and visionary photographers including Jamie Hawkesworth, Charlie Engman, Pierre Debusschere, Max Farago, and more.

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