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At NYFW, Willy Chavarria Puts Politics Aside for Womenswear Debut

In a salon-style presentation at Printemps, the designer showed his first full women’s collection — a departure from his politically charged menswear shows.
Willy Chavarria unveiled his full Spring 2026 womenswear collection in a salon presentation at Printemps.
Willy Chavarria unveiled his full Spring 2026 womenswear collection in a salon presentation at Printemps. (Courtesy)

“She’s a woman who’s confident,” said

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