WILLY CHAVARRIA
Mexican American designer Willy Chavarria launched his eponymous label in 2015, more than two decades after entering the New York fashion scene. Chavarria uses his brand to celebrate his queer, Chicano, and working-class roots, while advocating for human rights and social justice issues. His extensive skill set, honed during his tenure as senior vice president of design at Calvin Klein, has garnered him consistent critical acclaim, including the 2023 CFDA Award for American Menswear Designer of the Year. The label’s bold, streetwise ensembles blend sportswear, tailoring, and workwear in grand proportions. With a cinematic approach, WILLY CHAVARRIA creates dramatic, conceptually rich clothing that empowers self-expression.
