Willy Chavarria on Runway Economics, Working With Kendrick & Why Doechii is the Best Dressed Rapper

In 2015, a son of immigrants from California's Central Valley had an idea. After nearly two decades working his way up in the fashion industry, Willy Chavarria founded his eponymous brand, with a mission to effect change through clothing. That passion led to working with artists like Kendrick Lamar, J Balvin, and Charli XCX. But it wasn’t always easy. With the business scaling, new and bigger problems arose. Despite the challenges facing the fashion industry as a whole, and shifting political tides, Chavarria's mission remains resolute. Chavarria’s next chapter includes a vision that expands beyond clothing… …and it all started with one idea.

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