Willy Chavarria's Spring/Summer 2026 show in Paris focused on the struggles faced by immigrants, particularly influenced by conditions in El Salvador. Models wore T-shirts created with the ACLU, conveying strong political messages. Chavarria emphasized the importance of representing marginalized communities, specifically those impacted by ICE raids in his hometown, Huron, California. The collection featured bright colors inspired by worker uniforms, contrasting its serious themes with vibrant aesthetics, showcasing high fashion in luxurious fabrics while delivering a powerful critique of the current social situation concerning immigration.
"We're going to deliver a very strong message about the erasing of people. The name of the show is Huron, which is the name of the town I grew up in, in California. And right now, as we speak, my town Huron is being attacked by ICE."
"As an image, it resonated wide - it was also heartfelt, and brave. Speaking up against the Trump administration can have repercussions for US citizens and visitors alike."
"It's always important for me to speak about what's happening ... Everything we do, whether we want it to be or not, is political."
"The hues, Chavarria said, came from the humble uniforms of warehouse and factory workers from around the world - Colgate green, Amazon blue, the scarlet of Coca-Cola co."
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