There are families bound by blood — and then there are those bound by fashion. For Irina, Sarai, and Michelle Barrocas, it’s both. Between Milan and Paris, you’ll find the trio front row at Dolce&Gabbana and Chanel shows, effortlessly embodying the kind of glamour that turns fashion week into a family affair. Whether they’re filming, performing, or globe-trotting, they always reunite in Europe’s fashion capitals — their shared love of style is the thread that ties them together.

This season, that thread leads them to Los Angeles. For Vogue World: Hollywood, each of the Barrocas women appears in Oscar de la Renta gowns — selected as carefully for narrative as for silhouette. Their looks draw from the Latina actresses who defined Hollywood’s golden age — Dolores del Río, Lupe Vélez, Carmen Miranda, Rita Moreno, and Rita Hayworth — women whose style was inseparable from their ambition, and whose names redefined what power could look like on screen. In these gowns, the Barrocas women aren’t simply referencing history; they’re re-articulating it through a modern, distinctly Latin lens.

Sarai is already translating that legacy into her own orbit. A Latin singer-songwriter born in Miami, her sound blends reggaeton rhythm and pop lyricism, with visuals conceived by fashion photographer Greg Swales. Michelle, an actress who recently spent the summer in Rome filming Martin Scorsese’s The Saints, brings a cinematic intelligence to fashion, gravitating toward pieces that tell a story. And Irina — the matriarch — remains the family’s gravitational center. A Venezuelan model and actress regularly captured by Franco Rubartelli’s lens, she represents an enduring kind of allure: self-possessed, luminous, and impossible to imitate. Together, the three embody a generational dialogue — sisters Sarai and Michelle, and their mother Irina — united by artistry, elegance, and fashion.

Together, they reflect a continuum of Latin elegance that feels both inherited and entirely their own. As they get ready for the evening, surrounded by diamonds, glamour, and conversation, GRAZIA USA captures the in-between — the quiet ritual before the flash, where beauty becomes memory and fashion turns, once again, into family language.

Irina Barrocas:

GRAZIA: You each have such distinct beauty looks — how do you approach glam individually?

Irina Barrocas: For me, glam always starts with how I want to feel. I love looks that make me feel empowered, strong, and feminine. It’s about celebrating who I am from the inside out and letting that energy shine through.

GRAZIA: Any beauty rituals before a big event?

Irina Barrocas: I like to create a good vibe — nice music, warm tea, moisturizer, and positive energy. When your energy is good, your glam reflects that.

GRAZIA: How does your Latina heritage influence your sense of style?

Irina Barrocas: In South America, we say, “Primero muerta que mal arreglada” — you better dress well before you go out. We love color, sparkle, and music — a little over the top in the best way. It’s how we celebrate life and honor our roots.

GRAZIA: What does representation mean to you?

Irina Barrocas: Representation is about showing young Latina women that they belong in these spaces — that our culture, our beauty, and our power deserve to shine.

GRAZIA: How do you reinterpret classic Hollywood glamour with your own twist?

Irina Barrocas: I love sparkles, so I’m wearing an incredible gown by Oscar de la Renta, who’s an icon in fashion and in our Latin community. I bring my culture into the elegance — with color, shine, and joy. It’s classic glamour, but with my own Latin heartbeat.

GRAZIA: If you could embody one Hollywood icon, who would it be?

Irina Barrocas: Oh, so many! María Félix, Rita Moreno, Raquel Welch — fierce, elegant, powerful women.

GRAZIA: How does Oscar de la Renta capture Latina elegance?

Irina Barrocas: He’s always understood the magic of our culture — the joy, the color, the sparkle. He translated that spirit into fashion in a way that feels powerful and timeless.

Sarai Barrocas:

GRAZIA: What’s the energy like getting ready together?

Sarai Barrocas: I love getting ready with my sister and my mom — we’re laughing, playing music, hyping each other up. The energy is amazing, and it’s so special to share this as a family.

GRAZIA: How would you describe your sister dynamic in three words?

Sarai Barrocas: Fun, chaotic, and authentic. My sister is my best friend, and our bond is full of love, laughter, and realness.

GRAZIA: How has your mom, Irina, shaped your style?

Sarai Barrocas: My mom is a total fashionista. She always encouraged us to explore and have fun with our style. She wanted us to feel confident and happy in what we wore.

GRAZIA: What’s a beauty lesson she’s taught you?

Sarai Barrocas: Always go out put together. It’s not about looking a certain way — it’s about feeling powerful.

GRAZIA: How does it feel to share this moment with your family?

Sarai Barrocas: It’s so special. So many exciting things are happening right now, and having them by my side means everything. Going to Vogue World together is a dream.

GRAZIA: Does fashion influence your music — or vice versa?

Sarai Barrocas: Both. When I’m creating visuals or performing, fashion is a huge part of how I tell the story. They feed each other — it’s all one world for me.

GRAZIA: What message do you want your music to send to your listeners right now?

Sarai Barrocas: Right now, I want my music to make people feel confident, powerful, and free. My next single, “Sola”, is all about being single and happy, feeling good in your own skin, and owning your power. 

GRAZIA: How does your Latina identity show up in your art?

Sarai Barrocas: Honestly, everything about my artistry screams Latina. I’m proud to be bilingual and bicultural. It lets me tell stories that reflect where I come from and where I’m going.

Michelle Barrocas:

GRAZIA: What’s the energy like getting ready together?

Michelle Barrocas: Loud — hair tools everywhere, music blasting, everyone hyping each other up. It’s chaos, but it’s our favorite kind.

GRAZIA: How would you describe your sister dynamic?

Michelle Barrocas: Honest, chaotic, and creative.

GRAZIA: Who’s the most decisive about fashion?

Michelle Barrocas: Sarai knows exactly what she wants. I love mixing and matching until the look clicks.

GRAZIA: How has your mom shaped your confidence?

Michelle Barrocas: She made fashion fun and expressive, never forced. She taught us that confidence is beauty — to dress for ourselves first.

GRAZIA: Do you borrow from each other’s closets?

Michelle Barrocas: Always. Nothing is off-limits. Things “go missing” all the time and show up a week later (laughs).

GRAZIA: What family fashion moments make you laugh?

Michelle Barrocas: The matching outfits. Every party, every photo — we were twinning. We thought we looked incredible. Now we just laugh.

GRAZIA: What do you want your family’s style to say?

Michelle Barrocas: That we’re bold, united, and unapologetically ourselves. Fashion is part of our story as a family.

Photography: Francis Bertrand, Makeup: Victor Guadarrama, Hair: Jodie Meis, Dresses: Oscar de la Renta, Accessories: CHANEL