meet ALINE
Who’s that girl?
You’ve seen her before — in our
shoots, on our feed, radiating that La Dada vibe. And maybe you’ve wondered:
“Wait… is she part of La Dada?”
No. But in spirit? 100%.
Because Aline is a
world of her own — co-founder of Coco Y Maria, freelancer at Collé
Group, model, and one of our favorite La Dada Souls.
Doing Her Dada
For Aline, doing her Dada means living beautifully — literally.
Ever since she was little, she’s been obsessed with clothes, styling, and
colors. “I can’t help but imagine what would look good on people — shapes,
tones, accessories… Clothes create moods. They can turn the most ordinary
moment into something extraordinary.”
Aline often gets a little “epiphany” about tomorrow’s outfit and
just knowing what she’ll wear makes her look forward to the day. When she feels good in her
clothes, everything flows better. “Even standing in line at
the post office feels nicer when I can admire my shoes,” she laughs.
And when she talks about her work, her eyes light up:
“As a kid, I never thought I could make a living doing what I love. My parents
saw the passion — and now they’re proud to see it become reality. Being able to
see, feel, and share that joy… that’s what it’s all about.”
Real Talk
“I’m very open and extraverted —
except when I struggle,” she admits. “Then I go into survival mode. I solve
problems alone, very selective in who I share things with. It’s my way of
coping.”
I was 20 years younger, but my gutfeel was so strong,I went for it
The Bold Move
When Coco Y Maria was just an idea,
Aline made a spontaneous, gutsy move. “One of the founders told me they were
looking for a third partner. Without overthinking, I just said, ‘What about
me?’” She laughs: “I was 20 years younger, but my gutfeel was so strong, I went for it.
She didn’t tell anyone for months.
“It felt like being pregnant with an idea. It had to grow quietly first.”
That leap became one of her most defining choices — pure Pippi Longstocking energy: ‘I’ve never done it before, so I think I can do it!’
What Fuels Her
“MUSIC – FAMILY – MEETING NICE
SOULS!” she says instantly. Music gives me so much ‘goesting’ –
drive, joy, life. Her fire definitely also comes from people: her mom’s grounded energy, her dad’s entrepreneurship, her boyfriend’s drive, friends and the creative souls she
meets everywhere.
Balance or Beautiful Chaos?
“Definitely chaos,” she grins. “I’m not grounded — I’m up in the air. But it’s my purpose to become more grounded, to stand still and enjoy the beautiful chaos around me.”
Message to Other Dada Souls
“When you hesitate — break it down. What’s the worst that can happen? What would you do if it did? Usually, when you look at it that way, there’s nothing left to fear. So just go for it.”
a green sock at heart yet totally into fashion
the unexpected side
She loves hardcore techno parties and
dancing until sunrise — completely sober. She’s never touched any alcohol or drugs in her life.
She played classical piano for years — precision and emotion in every note. She loves languages, especially Portuguese — and speaks it with pure passion (and plenty of mistakes).
She’s spiritual, “a woo-woo green sock at heart,” yet totally into fashion, beauty, and all things material.
Success, Her Way
“Success is doing something that
aligns with your childhood dreams,” Aline says. “Yes, I love being around cool
people, at beautiful events, fashion shows — but true success is being able
to share that with the people you love, in good health.”
And eventually? “To reinvest what you’ve built — to help others rise too.”
What’s Next
“My dream? For Coco Y Maria to have its own house — The Coco House — a living, breathing space full of beautiful chaos, creativity, and energy.”
