Willy Chavarria
FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR, WILLY CHAVARRIA
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
Twice daily with food. I think I’m best in moderation, which is great because it allows me more time to myself. I enjoy being alone and quiet.
WHAT’S ONE BOOK, WORK OF ART, ALBUM, OR FILM THAT GOT YOU THROUGH AN IMPORTANT MOMENT IN YOUR LIFE?
William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist guides me through everything, visually and philosophically. The color, the costume, the sound—all exquisite. The story is ultimately about the fight between good and evil. I like that good wins.
““I think I’m best in moderation, which is great because it allows me more time to myself.””
NAME AN INFLUENCE OF YOURS THAT MIGHT SURPRISE PEOPLE.
Liz Claiborne. She was revolutionary in creating a new form of fashion for women in the modern age. I love how she took the obvious and built into it. She made women feel amazing in their newfound roles in the workforce. She helped to support the movement for the empowerment of women. I hope that my clothes can have a similar impact on people.
WHO DO YOU CALL THE MOST?
My mother. I make sure we speak often. We are quite close.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE MORE OF IN YOUR INDUSTRY? LESS OF?
More kindness. Less cheap shit.
in your life?
