Born in California and a veteran of Ralph Lauren, Willy Chavarria masters the alchemy of blending his Mexican-American heritage with precise tailoring. This season, he transformed the Dojo de Paris into a living cinema titled “Eterno,” continuing his mission of sublimating workwear into “political elegance.” This was not merely a runway show; it was a profound excavation of Chicano culture, reclaiming dignity for marginalized street identities within the lexicon of high fashion.

The womenswear was aggressively armored; even knitwear featured exaggerated shoulder pads, projecting a defensive power. The menswear doubled down on the brand’s signature volume—amplified shoulders and stacked trousers captured the relaxed yet controlling aura of old-school gangster cinema.

The palette broke free from monochromatic darkness, exploding into deep Burgundy Red, mustard, and dusty pink, clashing against stark blacks and bold prints. The texture play was equally audacious: wild leopard prints and luxe python footwear juxtaposed against rugged workwear fabrics created intense visual tension. The gold key chain dangling casually from the waist—a utilitarian staple of street life—was elevated here into a talisman of status, perfectly encapsulating the brand’s philosophy: street-bred, but meticulously refined.