Each season, Willy Chavarria pushes boundaries, and his latest collection is no exception. Known for his bold, thought-provoking designs, Chavarria continues to cement himself as one of the most distinctive voices in New York fashion. His Spring 2025 collection, titled América, takes workwear uniforms and turns them into striking pieces of art, playing with contradictions and reimagining everyday looks.
Chavarria reshaped his signature silhouettes into work uniforms with a twist for this collection. Models hit the runway in sculptural trousers with keychains hanging from belt loops, while wide-sleeve tops featured mechanic-style embroidery above the pockets. Cargo pants were reinterpreted as business casual attire, paired with skinny ties and oversized blazers. The mix of traditional workwear and sleek tailoring created an unexpected harmony highlighting the designer’s unique vision.
“It’s about the importance of democracy and how fragile it is,” Chavarria explained in an interview before the show. “I asked myself, ‘What is America really made of?’ and it became clear that the people who built this country are its backbone.”
For Spring 2025, Chavarria took a more refined approach, toning down his usual oversized proportions in favor of these labor-inspired uniforms. The details stood out—white socks peeking out from oxfords, rolled-up t-shirt sleeves, and bandanas worn with sun hats. His inspiration came from the United Farm Workers movement of the early ’70s, a nod to the uniforms worn by gas station attendants, hardware store workers, and AT&T employees.
As the runway show unfolded, the vibe shifted. After showcasing the uniform looks, the music amped up, and the night’s big surprise hit the stage: a full Adidas collaboration. Neon-ruffled shorts with shoulder pads, logo jerseys, sports bras, and hoodies added a fresh athletic twist to Chavarria’s workwear-heavy collection.
True to form, the show wasn’t just about the clothes—it was a performance. Held in a sprawling warehouse space on Wall Street, the venue featured a giant American flag and copies of the U.S. Constitution, courtesy of the ACLU, at each seat. The show opened with a live mariachi band and singer dressed in traditional Mexican attire, setting the tone for the night. Celebrities like Michael Kors and Tracee Ellis Ross watched from the front row, taking in the bold fusion of fashion, politics, and culture.
“This collection has a more commercial mindset,” Chavarria shared, noting that his designs were created with a global audience in mind. “I wanted to think about what would sell, what would work worldwide. It’s similar to what big American designers like Tommy Hilfiger or Ralph Lauren might do, but seen through my lens.”
