As a gamer who has lived through the vibrant and diverse world of fashion, I can confidently say that Willy Chavarria‘s Spring/Summer 2025 collection was nothing short of extraordinary. The show titled “América” truly resonated with me, not just as a tribute to unity, but also as a celebration of the immigrant experience.
Willy Chavarria suggested that you might want to wear adult diapers during our recent phone conversation about his Spring/Summer 2025 runway show. It’s uncertain if this suggestion pertains to his latest “Dirty Underwear” collection, which features soiled, stained undergarments selling for hundreds of dollars, or if he was referring to the exceptional quality of the show that could leave you feeling so exhilarated you might need them.
On Friday evening, curiosity was sparked on Wall Street as Chavarria took to the stage during the opening night of New York Fashion Week for a Spring/Summer 2025 show entitled “América.” This fashion statement was built upon a foundation of unity and was presented in an expansive, industrial setting. The performance began with Latin Grammy-nominated artists Yahritza Y Su Esencia delivering a touching rendition of the 1984 hit “Querida” by Juan Gabriel, heralding the start of Chavarria’s runway appearance.
As a gamer, I’d put it like this: The designer’s collection, split into two parts – personal and swaggy, if you will – was a fascinating exploration. The first segment showcased the timeless workwear ethos, blended with sporty vibes and grand draping, all artistic expressions of America seen through an immigrant’s perspective, as Chavarria himself explained.
In a conversation prior to the event, Chavarria expressed that she drew inspiration from significant movements of the past such as the United Farm Workers Movement, the Civil Rights Movement, and the women’s liberation movements. These movements have been instrumental in uniting people to bring about positive change. Moreover, she referenced an ordinary individual, perhaps an AT&T employee, with his name on his shirt and keys hanging from his pocket, ready to open the store, as another source of inspiration.
Therefore, keys were usually attached to the belt loops on many canvas pants, mirroring the style. Meanwhile, “Willy Chavarria Fashion Services” shirts, complete with tied neckties, honored the traditional work attire. This outfit was reminiscent of what his Irish-American mother and Mexican-American father wore as immigrant farmers in California’s San Joaquin Valley.
A flashing red light singled a transition. The second half of the show was dedicated to Chavarria’s newly-minted adidas collaboration, which included quarter-zip jackets, athletic jerseys, abstract tops, lightweight shorts and more emblazoned with the quintessential Three Stripes. In full sport mode, Olympic track and field sprinter Noah Lyles emerged as the runway’s anchor, before Chavarria himself led his 68-strong entourage to the finish line in one last lap.
Chavarria’s collection was labeled “honest” by one observer, a fitting description encapsulating the designer’s distinct strength: his raw, unapologetic expressions of identities rooted in his personal history – his queer identity, his biracial background, and his immigrant family heritage – which resonate deeply with individuals sharing similar experiences, making them feel acknowledged through his designs.
Following the performance, Savannah Sobrevilla, editor of V Magazine, eloquently captured this feeling: “They don’t warn you about a world where your culture is seen as threatening, and few from that culture get to display collections as expansive as Willy’s. He has transformed the hardships inherent in being an immigrant in this nation—hardships often associated with danger—into nothing but pride, compassion, and resilience.
Ultimately, there was no need for diapers, but a few tissues could have been useful for drying the tears of those deeply affected by Chavarria’s influence.
See Willy Chavarria’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection in the gallery above.
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2024-09-07 19:26