Usher and Camilla Araujo were among the most high-profile names seated front row at Willy Chavarria’s Fall/Winter 2026 menswear showcase, held Tuesday at Dojo de Paris during Paris Men’s Fashion Week.
The duo headlined a packed lineup of celebrities for what the designer described as a "world-building" event .
"I wanted to show the value of the range and tell a story that is emotional and exciting and lets me connect with people," Chavarria told WWD backstage after the show.
The star-studded front row also included Arlo Parks, Thundercat, Davido, Pa Salieu, Kim Turnbull, Lucky Love, and Sharon Adeleke.
Araujo wore a blue floral trench with black lace visible beneath, while Usher paired a grey Willy Chavarria tee with a leather overcoat and gold accessories.
The show, The World of Willy, leaned into cinematic production.
Live musical performances from artists including Santos Bravos, Mon Laferte, Feid, and Lunay scored the presentation.
Chavarria’s collection ranged from slimmed-down silhouettes, like tailored bomber jackets and shirtdresses, to bold statement pieces, including a leopard-print shearling coat and snakeskin outerwear.
"It’s a natural progression for us to want something new after a period of time," Chavarria said.
"I always design what I feel like wearing in the moment and what my team feels like wearing. I’ve lost a lot of weight, so I’m fitting into slimmer clothes now, which makes me very happy."
While less overtly political than past seasons, the collection retained Chavarria’s signature messages.
The designer cited the view from his street-level New York apartment as inspiration and said the show was rooted in everyday humanity.
"The theme is love: eternal love, the love that connects us all, and the love that will live on beyond our flesh existence," he said.
Chavarria closed the show in a "Protection is Love" T-shirt, which will be sold to benefit Rainbow Railroad, an LGBTQ+ nonprofit.
"The politics are written into the show and after the show, there will be a lot of questions, because it’s a lot to take in," he said. "But I’m not going to answer very many questions, because I really want the viewer to ingest the collection, ingest the music, ingest the film, and come to their own conclusions."