Slideshow: Lucky Torres by Lauren Fleishman

As part of our current photo special, we decided to alter our usual style feature. In tune with the other photo essays in the issue, we styled, photographed and profiled Lucky Torres, a woman with a dark past and big dreams who strives everyday to survive right here in New York City. In the slideshow above, view all of the photos from the story as well as some outtakes, along with narration from Torres and the writer of her story, Laura Checkoway. Click here to read the full story from issue.