10/15/2026
OAXACANS YOU SHOULD KNOW
No. 01 | ENRIQUE LEYVA
Born in Oaxaca, photographer Enrique Leyva is part of a new generation redefining how Mexican beauty, identity, and culture are represented in contemporary fashion.
His striking photography has appeared in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, The New York Times, and other international publications. Drawing on Indigenous heritage and the visual richness of Oaxaca, his work challenges conventional beauty standards, bringing faces, identities, and perspectives historically overlooked by the fashion industry into the spotlight.
And that is why his work matters. It is not simply about creating beautiful images, but about changing who gets to define beauty.
I must confess that I have yet to meet Enrique, although he has photographed ExhaciendaGuadalupeOax and Casa Arrona Oaxaca , two of my favorite projects in Oaxaca. His work is inspiring and truly revolutionary in the way it challenges our perceptions of beauty and fashion.
If you are not following Enrique Leyva , you should be.