The American designer, known for the subversive narratives intrinsic to his collections, launches his SS25 campaign in a ...

After an inspiring conversation days ago with Refinery29’s fashion director Irina Grechko at SCADstyle 2025, designer Willy Chavarria shared even more insights with ESSENCE behind the scenes.

But then I went to a Willy Chavarria show, where all the models looked like me and my family—every person and garment I saw that night challenged my limiting beliefs. After the show, Willy ...

I used to be intimidated by the fashion industry because I wasn’t sure that I belonged. But then I went to a Willy Chavarria ...