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Willy Chavarria presented his celebratory tenth-anniversary collection in the American Cathedral during Paris Fashion Week<\/u><\/a>. This monumental moment marked Chavarria\u2019s first foray into the Parisian fashion arena. A debut that transformed the church into a stage for his singular vision. Titled \u201cTarantula,\u201d<\/strong> the Fall 2025 collection wove together the threads of Chavarria\u2019s deeply personal narrative. His queerness, his biracial heritage as the son of an Irish-American mother and a Mexican-American father. Plus his working-class upbringing in California\u2019s San Joaquin Valley. These origins, once stigmatized, now serve as the foundation of a brand that amplifies the beauty, resilience, and pride of historically marginalized communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Willy Chavarria Designer of the Year<\/h3>\n\n

Chavarria, who claimed the CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year award<\/u><\/a> last year. Was also Designer of the Year at the Latin American Fashion Awards<\/u><\/a>, he has not been shy about his ambitions. \u201cI feel very confident, very excited, very emotional. I\u2019m really happy to take both the business and the message of the brand to a much more global position,\u201d. His ambition to helm a major fashion house felt palpable in every tailored seam and silhouette that graced the runway.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

The show\u2019s soundtrack featured a speech by the Bishop of the Washington National Cathedral<\/u><\/a> at President Trump\u2019s inauguration. A starkly emotional moment for Chavarria. \u201cWhen I heard the bishop speak, I was in tears and I watched it over and over,\u201d he explained. \u201cThat\u2019s why it felt important to play it here in this sacred space. We\u2019re all living in fear right now because of our rights. I wanted to show us all together, standing unified. There\u2019s beauty in that, strength in that, positivity in that.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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Romanticized Chicano style Chavarria\u2019s signature<\/h3>\n\n

The collection itself unfolded as a visual symphony of Chavarria\u2019s signature bold tailoring and romanticized Chicano style. Broad-shouldered suits crafted in luxurious dark satins, jewel-toned crushed velvets, and checked flannels were complemented by nods to Parisian sophistication. Such as boucl\u00e9 jackets adorned with gold buttons. Yet, the heart of the collection paid tribute to his Mexican-American roots. Oversized workwear jackets, flannel shirts, and chinos were elevated through fine fabrics and meticulous construction. While unisex opera coats and cinched silhouettes brought fluidity and drama. Women\u2019s styles leaned into sultry, sculptural shapes. Including bustier tops, leather pencil skirts, and a striking red bodysuit emblazoned with the word \u201cDiablo.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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Romance and rebellion harmonized on Willy Chavarria\u2019s runway. Blazers bloomed with roses, Western hats were adorned with flowers, and sensual takes on suiting redefined formalwear. Midway through the show, reggaeton star J. Balvin<\/u><\/a> emerged in a bow-tied tuxedo. Delivering an intimate solo performance that electrified the cathedral.\u00a0Chavarria\u2019s aesthetic reach extended beyond traditional fabrics. Italian silks, velvets, and double-faced cashmere met the with the brand’s Adidas<\/u><\/a> partnerships. In the form of combat boot-inspired sneakers and fully recyclable eyewear with Return to Vendor. Silk scarves spotlighting photographer Carlos Jaramillo\u2019s Illumine Tu Camino <\/u><\/a>photo essay were created in collaboration with South Central Project<\/a><\/u>. Further rooting the collection in storytelling and cultural memory.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Pizza delivery worker<\/h3>\n\n

The casting was equally powerful, a celebration of diversity rarely seen on Parisian runways. Models of all ages, shapes and gender expressions, including Black and Brown bodybuilders, non-binary individuals. Together with Pachuca-inspired women with bouffant hairstyles and pencil-thin eyebrows, brought Chavarria\u2019s vision to life. Among them was a pizza delivery worker from New York City, discovered through a viral video at Scarr\u2019s <\/u><\/a>on the Lower East Side, Mahattan. \u201cIt\u2019s incredible to be part of such a big movement,\u201d he said. \u201cThere\u2019s not a lot of Latinos in Paris, so it feels good to represent. This is my first time on any runway.\u00bb<\/p>\n\n

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How we love is who we are<\/h3>\n\n

As the show closed, Chavarria emerged in a T-shirt reading \u201cHow we love is who we are,\u201d. Part of a partnership with Tinder <\/u><\/a>to support the Human Rights Campaign <\/u><\/a>and LGBTQIA+ rights<\/u><\/a>. His show notes summed it up best: \u201cWhen the thunder<\/a> breaks, it breaks for you and me. Under furled heavens, my kiss is as soft and gentle as the hair of a Tarantula.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Much like the arachnid\u2019s delicate yet powerful touch, Willy Chavarria\u2019s Paris debut left an indelible impression. It was a celebration not just of a decade of design but of the resilience, creativity and dignity that define his work\u2014and his community.<\/p>\n\n

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Fotograf\u00eda Luca Tombolini @lucatombolini<\/u><\/a>Director de Arte Jess Cuevas @jesscuevas7<\/u><\/a>Estilista @mr_carlos_nazario<\/u><\/a>Peluquer\u00eda @paulhanlonhair<\/u><\/a>Maquillaje @yad1m<\/u><\/a> @maccosmetics<\/u><\/a>Casting #brentchua<\/u><\/a>Calzado @adidasoriginals<\/u><\/a>Producci\u00f3n @bureaubetak<\/u><\/a>Relaciones P\u00fablicas @purplepr<\/u><\/a> @lucienpages<\/u><\/a> <\/p>\n\n

Patrick Michael Hughes Editor Senior de Moda Masculina Escritor de Moda Masculina<\/p>\n\n

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