Willy Chavarria F/W 2025.26 Paris

[fenty]

I don't understand the hype behind him

 

[Alquimista]

a lot of bad costumes here

 

[reese06]

You'd be surprised at how many people dress up like this now, just go to any gritty nightclub in LA or NYC. None of y'all are his target demographic, and that's okay. The way some of y'all just dismiss his work as if he's some diversity hire is just so insipid.

What people are wearing to gritty NYC clubs, is that really a meaningful metric in this conversation?

NYC nightlife is dying and while may be relevant to certain people, it has been shrinking and arguably no longer holds the cultural relevance it once did in fashion. If anything you are limiting and dumbing down his appeal which is broader than what you reference.

 

[rowjellies]

I don’t know anyone in real life who wears his brand. Sure, celebrities wear it on red carpets and in editorial.

That being said as far as New York designers go, he is better than “Luar”

 

[br3ncon1]

What people are wearing to gritty NYC clubs, is that really a meaningful metric in this conversation?

NYC nightlife is dying and while may be relevant to certain people, it has been shrinking and arguably no longer holds the cultural relevance it once did in fashion. If anything you are limiting and dumbing down his appeal which is broader than what you reference.

That IS a meaningful metric. You really think some rich Wall Street/quiet luxury type is buying Willy's stuff?

And how am I dumbing down his appeal? If anything you think people that go to clubs are stupid plebeians who know nothing about culture. I swear some of you aren't rooted in reality and don't go out to these places.

 

[Toni Ahlgren]

I love Paloma's look, so delightfully campy. Probably the best she's ever looked.

 

[jeremydante]

Having Jerry Lorenzo on the runway after his comments on gay marriage is wild

I was too focused on the models in looks 59, look no. 60 and look no. 61 to even realize his lil wanna-be self was there! haha

 

[jeremydante]

That was almost 10 years ago though. Maybe he's changed his views lol

This removes accountability, it was also 8 years ago. Someone (anyone) damning a group as notorious as the Gay community, while trying to make a way for themselves in fashion? Counterintuitive. LGBTQ+ buying power is at just over $2 Trillion, we are not the group to play with. To me, unforgivable. Adding Jerry's words for those unaware:

 

[jeanclaude]

How many "dirty but clean" underwear must he sell to finance this crap??

 

[youthinasia]

How many "dirty but clean" underwear must he sell to finance this crap??

By the looks of this whole collection, probably just a handful of pairs.

 

[FashionFanatico]

isn't it ironic with all people involved that it is giving strong gay alpha male vibes?
anyway... this designer has absolutely now sense for color.

 

[Nimsay]

idk i prefer my trade in LV Homme...

 

[LadyJunon]

This removes accountability, it was also 8 years ago. Someone (anyone) damning a group as notorious as the Gay community, while trying to make a way for themselves in fashion? Counterintuitive. LGBTQ+ buying power is at just over $2 Trillion, we are not the group to play with. To me, unforgivable. Adding Jerry's words for those unaware:

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I'd say that this would be career destroying, but Fear of God/Essentials is "dudebro fashion" AKA not really fashion at all.

 

[tourbillions]

just because people wear it in the clubs doesnt mean its good fashion... Besides most of these looks have already been done much better by others. I'll take amiri over this any time. Even les benjamins do these much better and cheaper with beautiful fabrications.

 

[neogrotesque]

I'd say that this would be career destroying, but Fear of God/Essentials is "dudebro fashion" AKA not really fashion at all.

does destroying one's career even happen in fashion industry? Even Galliano and D&G have fully made a comeback from their scandals.

 

[Lola701]

Hmm…
I feel like every now and then, we got an American showing up in Paris and who is betting on culture instead of design.

Yes the styling and the show were engaging but when a Chinese client wants to buy it, what is left out of the proposition? That’s my issue with being all about the story telling. If it’s not supported by strong design codes, it will never work.

Being black, Latino, Asian, Arab is not a design aesthetic.

And really I’m always uncomfortable when American comes to Paris with their cultural and political statements, are celebrated and embraced by the totally hypocritical Parisian scene because they shut doors to the same communities that are there in Paris and struggling to have the same covering. Willy is doing what CREOLE is doing in Paris.
The only difference is the hype, the support of Vogue and the crowd it attracts.
All for brands that will probably won’t be around or even relevant in 10 years.

 

[jeremydante]

I'd say that this would be career destroying, but Fear of God/Essentials is "dudebro fashion" AKA not really fashion at all.

Agree. Anyone who wears FOG/Essentials - what an eye roll. Same goes for Rhuigi's stuff. They are all in the same category.

 

[Phuel]

It’s easy to be dismissive of Jerry’s as homophobic not-real-fashion for dudebros for sure-- just as so many once great houses have employed lesser gays, along with the industry being overrun by trashy gays that offer not-real-fashions all the same. Jerry may have learned to be a better person 8 years on (thus walking for the trashiest gay designer here). Can’t say the same for someone like Willy, who’s pushing 60, and still designs with the sensibility and skills of a 12yo.

 

[oioioi]

Hmm…
I feel like every now and then, we got an American showing up in Paris and who is betting on culture instead of design.

Yes the styling and the show were engaging but when a Chinese client wants to buy it, what is left out of the proposition? That’s my issue with being all about the story telling. If it’s not supported by strong design codes, it will never work.

Being black, Latino, Asian, Arab is not a design aesthetic.

And really I’m always uncomfortable when American comes to Paris with their cultural and political statements, are celebrated and embraced by the totally hypocritical Parisian scene because they shut doors to the same communities that are there in Paris and struggling to have the same covering. Willy is doing what CREOLE is doing in Paris.
The only difference is the hype, the support of Vogue and the crowd it attracts.
All for brands that will probably won’t be around or even relevant in 10 years.

Fantastic coverage.

 

[br3ncon1]

Hmm…
I feel like every now and then, we got an American showing up in Paris and who is betting on culture instead of design.

Yes the styling and the show were engaging but when a Chinese client wants to buy it, what is left out of the proposition? That’s my issue with being all about the story telling. If it’s not supported by strong design codes, it will never work.

Being black, Latino, Asian, Arab is not a design aesthetic.

And really I’m always uncomfortable when American comes to Paris with their cultural and political statements, are celebrated and embraced by the totally hypocritical Parisian scene because they shut doors to the same communities that are there in Paris and struggling to have the same covering. Willy is doing what CREOLE is doing in Paris.
The only difference is the hype, the support of Vogue and the crowd it attracts.
All for brands that will probably won’t be around or even relevant in 10 years.

It's an aesthetic as much as the typical Parisian girl aesthetic.