Maria's Portfolio

Long form articles that touch on topics like streetwear, the sneaker industry, and gender representation.

Complex: I Finally Feel Seen: What It’s Like to Be Latinx In Streetwear Right Now

Cultured Mag: Here and Now: Bricks & Wood is Bringing Purpose Back Into Streetwear

Complex: How Evisu Became Lil Uzi Vert and Travis Scott’s Favorite Premium Denim Brand

Input Mag: What do Hideo Kojima, Nike, and Asus share? Acronym's raw vision of the future.

Complex: Meet Marine Serre, the Designer Behind the Crescent Moon Logo Worn by Beyoncé, ASAP Rocky, and Kylie Jenner

HYPEBAE: Women of Color Discuss Streetwear & Inclusivity on StreetHearts Panel

Medium: Truth by the Layers: An Ode to the Air Max 97

SoleSavy: Why Do General Release Sneakers Get Overlooked?

The Hundreds: 15 Years Since Married To The Mob: What’s Next For Women in Streetwear

The Snobette: Marcel Rosa-Salas And Isabel Flower Are ‘Documenting The Nameplate

Medium: HYPEFEST 2018 Recap

Westwood Westwood: Making Art Affordable Again: The Love Watts Project

MISSBISH: MISSBISH Went to ComplexCon | Here’s What Went Down

HYPEBAE: The Dangers of Fast Fashion & How You Can Make More Sustainable Shopping Choices

HYPEBAE: Here's Why the Rise of Appropriation in Streetwear and Fashion Is a Real Issue

Global Grind: There’s A Lack Of Female Producers When We Need Them More Than Ever

Medium: International Women’s Day with Aleali May and Maya Moore

HYPEBAE: Are We To Blame For Virtual Influencers Like Lil Miquela?

The Hundreds: Jazerai Allen-Lord and Four Other Trailblazing Women Launch "It's A Man's World" Reebok Collab

The Snobette: Incorp[HER]ated And Adidas Join For Teen Mentorship Workshop

HYPEBAE: Latinas in Streetwear Discuss Breaking Stereotypes, Influence, and Longevity

UNDO Ordinary Mag: Why I Broke Up With Online Dating

HYPEBAE: 'Black in Tokyo' Explores Life as a Black Person Living in Japan

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ABOUT

I had dreams of becoming the first Dominican astronaut, but instead, I became a writer.

CONTACT

As Seen In:

WGN Radio: Charlie Kane & Maria Mora | Documenting Women DJs and their experiences in “For The Record”

VICE: The Pursuit of High Self-Esteem Is Making Us Miserable

Collective Shades: Q&A with Maria Mora

The Snobette: Snobette Sneaker Awards: Panelist Maria Mora’s Top Five Picks

EXPERIENCE

Freelance Copywriter, May 2020 - Present Clients: House of Hoops, Blue & Yellow

Copywriter at Code and Theory
Jan 2019 - Present
Clients: adidas Originals

Freelance Journalist, 2012 - Present

Input Mag
HYPEBAE
Complex
Cultured Mag
Sole Savy
The Snobette
Finish Line
The IN Mag
The Hundreds
Digital Trends
Undo Ordinary Magazine
Missbish
Global Grind
ILY Mag