Willy Chavarria Shares the Inspiration Behind His New Collection

Willy Chavarria, Downtown New York Favorite, Lands in Paris

The designer’s new collection was stellar, sumptuous, and full of hope

Willy Chavarria Shares the Inspiration Behind His New Collection

With a standout spring lineup, the designer pays loving tribute to his community. Karla Cornejo Villavicencio profiles the New York fashion stalwart.

Urban exponent Tokischa was invited by renowned American designer Willy Echavarria to participate in her fashion show focused on conveying the culture and roots of the Black and Latino community. The artist thanked Echavarria for the invitation and for “sharing such a strong and clear message with the world.”

American dressmaker Willy Chavarría premiered this Friday in Paris with a colorful and politicized parade, which included a fragment of the proLGTBQ+ speech from an bishop who irritated President Donald Trump, as well as excerpts from the film "Emilia Pérez", nominated for 13 Oscars. With Mexican and Irish origins, Chavarría was chosen best American designer this year. Its premiere at Men's Fashion Week took place in the American Cathedral of Pa…